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Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
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MinterEllison maintains a standout practice, prominently active at both Commonwealth and state levels, particularly where major social, transport or technology infrastructure projects are concerned. The team is regularly engaged on the most complex or potentially contentious issues, especially in such sensitive sectors as employment, health, immigration and taxation. The firm is also renowned for its handling of transactions involving the transfer of large-scale government assets.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison advised the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources on compensation claims related to an audit of the procurement of delivery partners for the Entrepreneurs' Programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MinterEllison has a highly skilled group of people working there and takes an open and respectful approach to fully understand the issues."
"MinterEllison is responsive, pragmatic and practical. The partners and lawyers we deal with are readily available to discuss matters and are responsive to our complex external legal service needs."
"MinterEllison has a highly skilled group of people working there and takes an open and respectful approach to fully understand the issues."
"MinterEllison is responsive, pragmatic and practical. The partners and lawyers we deal with are readily available to discuss matters and are responsive to our complex external legal service needs."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Brennan is a highly experienced practitioner who has advised a number of government departments and agencies in relation to procurement and contract work.
Peter Block is noted for his expertise in infrastructure projects, with experience acting for government clients at both the state and Commonwealth levels.
Stewart Nankervis is broadly regarded as a leading lawyer with regard to construction and infrastructure matters and acts for state governments across Australia.
Andrew Rentoul is based in Brisbane and advises departments of the Queensland Government, as well as the governments of Victoria and New South Wales, which he assists on a variety of transactional matters.
Kylie Diwell is based in Melbourne, where she advises public and private sector clients on procurement and regulatory compliance. She has particular expertise in intellectual property, especially where it intersects with technology and research.