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Norton Rose Fulbright

Construction

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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Construction - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright represents construction contractors as well as government entities in the design, construction and operational aspects of major transportation projects, including roads, railways and ports. It also focuses on a wide range of EPC matters in the renewable energy sector. The team covers complex disputes, and has won appointments from public authorities and contractors alike. Norton Rose Fulbright fields project finance expertise, representing lenders and sponsors with regard to large projects in the energy, land and air transport sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised DBS Bank, SMBC and Siemens in their capacity as mandated lead arrangers on the project financing of the Gunsynd Solar Farm.

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Kane Constructions on all aspects of its successful tender to Plenary, engaged by La Trobe University as the head contractor under an individual development licence, to design and build a new clinical teaching building for La Trobe University.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright were extremely timely in their advice. Because of the deep industry knowledge of the legal team, they have been invaluable in the insights that they have provided to us.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The team always provide advice in a timely fashion, including in relation to emerging issues. Based on their experience, they are prepared to make firm recommendations on how to progress matters.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Arkwright
    Kevin Arkwright

    Kevin Arkwright

    Kevin Arkwright regularly advises bidders and government clients on complex construction and engineering matters associated with strategic infrastructure projects. He is based in Sydney.

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  • Alex Whiteside
    Alex Whiteside

    Alex Whiteside

    Alex Whiteside represents both public authorities and contractors in disputes arising from major infrastructure and urban development projects.

    • Alex is extremely sophisticated when it comes to addressing the legal issues in a commercially pragmatic fashion. He also thinks outside the box, which is very necessary in project delivery.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Alex Whiteside possesses a comprehensive understanding of our business and strong familiarity with our legal team. He demonstrates exceptional capabilities across all key areas.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Ren Niemann
    Ren Niemann

    Ren Niemann

    Ren Niemann is based in Brisbane and regularly advises public authorities and other parties on major strategic infrastructure construction projects, both in Queensland and further afield.

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  • Glen Warwick
    Glen Warwick

    Glen Warwick

    Glen Warwick is an adept defender of contractors involved in construction disputes stemming from significant energy and transport infrastructure projects. He offers experience acquired in Australian, Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern contexts, and also handles matters pertaining to contractual law in his field.

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