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Jones Day

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Construction - Australia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day is able to leverage its international network to handle significant national and cross-border construction mandates from its offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. It has a notable reputation for handling high-profile disputes, representing clients in arbitrations and litigation proceedings, as well as in adjudications. Jones Day is active on matters involving the implementation of energy and infrastructure projects as well as residential and industrial developments.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day acted for Kongsberg Maritime entities in disputes arising from ten contracts with Keppel Fels relating to drilling equipment.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day demonstrated quality and thoroughness of advice. The team has significant experience, which lends itself to understanding the commercial realities of the market.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Jones Day has a strong team of lawyers with extensive knowledge of the construction industry, allowing for very proactive legal support.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Cooper
    John Cooper

    John Cooper

    John Cooper is the partner in charge of the firm's Brisbane office, and regularly acts in sizeable construction disputes in the infrastructure and resource sectors.

    • John has been an exceptional leader and resource to us throughout the project.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

    • John Cooper has been an excellent adviser to our firm.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
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