Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
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Thomson Geer has an established practice that provides front-end construction expertise, particularly in the energy and transport infrastructure areas. It acts for a client roster of construction and engineering contractors, as well as government authorities. It has a strong focus on assisting clients on tenders and the negotiation of D&C and EPC contracts. It also advises in relation to disputes arising from substantial construction projects.
Work Highlights
- Thomson Geer advised ACACPB JV on the bid for and negotiation of separate packages of the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I am very impressed with Thomson Geer's knowledge and application of legal matters and risk mitigation in this subject area."
"Thomson Geer is our go-to firm for the management of complex and sophisticated matters. It provides full service legal support in an efficient, highly commercial and strategic manner."
"I am very impressed with Thomson Geer's knowledge and application of legal matters and risk mitigation in this subject area."
"Thomson Geer is our go-to firm for the management of complex and sophisticated matters. It provides full service legal support in an efficient, highly commercial and strategic manner."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Kelly maintains a versatile contentious practice from the Brisbane office of Thomson Geer, handling claims pertaining to delays and variations in construction or to design and operational issues in infrastructure projects.
Franco Aversa often assists contractors in major infrastructure and construction projects. He is based in Sydney.
"Franco is very approachable and works to budgets and provides timely and sophisticated advice with no fuss. He is highly recommended in the front-end construction and infrastructure sectors."