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McCullough Robertson

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McCullough Robertson

About

Provided by McCullough Robertson

At McCullough Robertson, they have a proud history of supporting Federal, State, and Local Governments, including government-owned corporations and statutory bodies. Their expertise spans various legal requirements for government entities, including administrative law, construction, major projects, disputes, employment relations and safety, planning and environment, property, native title, cultural heritage, public-private partnerships, project finance, insurance, technology, and intellectual property.

As a trusted adviser and legal panel firm for government clients at all levels, particularly in Queensland, New South Wales, and Canberra, they understand the urgency of delivering timely advice within tight deadlines. Their work with government is complex; it sets new precedents and helps to shape best practice application of the law while evolving with community expectations.

Their commitment extends beyond legal counsel; they focus on harnessing their expertise to achieve optimal outcomes for government clients and the communities they serve. They prioritise tasks effectively and leverage the firm’s collective experience to develop creative solutions aligned with clients' objectives.

Clients (4)

  • Commonwealth Gov
  • Qld Gov
  • NSW Gov
  • Local Gov

Industries (5)

  • Public Administration
  • Regulatory Services
  • Native Title and Land Rights
  • Planning and Environment
  • Probity and Procurement

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Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McCullough Robertson is recognised for its leading Queensland offering for state government and local authority clients undertaking major public works projects. The firm is frequently sought out by major departments of other East Coast state governments in project development and administrative matters, most notably in relation to resources, energy and transport infrastructure.

Notable practitioners

Troy Webb is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • McCullough Robertson advised Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited in relation to investigations of the derailment of a NSW Trains' XPT train at Wallan, Victoria on 20 February 2020, in which two people died.

Strengths

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  • We have been extremely impressed with the knowledge, experience and level of service of the team at McCullough Robertson.

    Government respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team truly understand the nuances of government projects, which allows them to provide advice that is both technically sound and commercially strategic.

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Members

Provided by McCullough Robertson

  • Liam Davis

  • Jason Munstermann

    Head of Department

  • Guy Humble

  • Matt Bradbury

  • Dominic McGann

  • Kate Swain

  • Ian Hazzard

  • Troy Webb

    Head of Department

  • Eva Vicic

  • Michael Rochester

  • Stuart Macnaughton

  • Alex Hutchens

  • Cameron Dean

  • Peter Stokes

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