Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons maintains a well-respected presence in the construction arena. Its team advises major contractors and developers on various matters pertaining to infrastructure projects, including procurement and both contentious and non-contentious matters arising out of design and construction contracts. The department is active on mandates in the public transport, energy and water sectors. Key clients include Webuild and Ventia.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons continued to act for Goldwind, one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers and renewable energy companies, in connection with the construction of the Clarke Creek Wind Farm in Queensland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons have excellent construction depth, especially in Melbourne. They are very knowledgeable and are experts in their field."
"Pinsent Masons are very responsive, available and conscious of deadlines. They are able to focus on key issues in a complex matter and assist with strategy and response to claims."
"Pinsent Masons have excellent construction depth, especially in Melbourne. They are very knowledgeable and are experts in their field."
"Pinsent Masons are very responsive, available and conscious of deadlines. They are able to focus on key issues in a complex matter and assist with strategy and response to claims."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Waddell maintains a strong, Sydney-based practice handling construction contract matters. He focuses on D&C, O&M and EPC-related advice for major developers and contractors.
"Mark is a big thinker."
Matthew Croagh is based in Melbourne and regularly represents contractors and subcontractors from various sectors in high-value litigation and international arbitration proceedings.
James Morgan-Payler regularly advises developers and contractors on major PPPs and infrastructure projects, offering particularly focused expertise on procurement models and frequently acting, during the delivery phase, to head off potentially contentious issues.
"James is the definition of a trusted adviser. He is an immediate go-to when new issues arise and also provides guidance on longer-term strategic initiatives."
"He has a clear understanding of the touch points requiring attention for any given transaction."
Robert Buchanan operates a versatile practice from the Sydney office, frequently representing contractors in construction disputes, while also advising on project delivery and risk management questions.
"Rob is a first-class sounding board on all commercial strategies."
Greg Campbell is a respected, Melbourne-based front-end construction adviser who often assists contractors and subcontractors on PPPs.