Government | Asia-Pacific

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.

Thomson Geer boasts a team recognised for its expertise in public sector initiatives and strategic advisory services. It provides strategic guidance and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and is proficient in managing complex contractual negotiations. The team ably handles intricate and sensitive projects for government clients across Australia.

Allens has an established reputation in this sphere, underpinned by noted strength in the infrastructure and procurement arenas. The firm is also a prominent actor on major government asset sales and privatisations, first-to-market transactions and urban renewal projects, and is regularly engaged to provide support in respect of royal commissions, other official inquiries and litigation. The team advises government bodies at both a federal and state level.

Ashurst is renowned for its expertise in large-scale infrastructure, energy and public sector projects, adeptly manages complex legal frameworks and offers strategic guidance to major undertakings throughout Australia. The team’s proficiency extends to public sector modernisation, where it provides critical advisory services for government agencies, enhancing operational systems and compliance, and is backed by Ashurst’s impressive dispute resolution capabilities.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth provides a respected offering, covering a diverse range of government work that includes major infrastructure and procurement projects, complex litigation and assistance with inquiries and commissions. The firm attracts particular praise for its work on behalf of state government bodies. The team is experienced in acting on significant energy project mandates but is also known for both its regulatory expertise and its advice on such areas as employment, planning and the environment.

King & Wood Mallesons is active at both Commonwealth and state government levels. The firm is especially well known for its handling of major infrastructure and procurement mandates, as well as for representing government bodies before inquiries and in class action litigation. The team also addresses a variety of fintech and technology issues, the latter including developments in the digital identity sectors.

Gilbert + Tobin's growing Government department boasts expertise across the entire practice area, including in procurement processes, major infrastructure projects, especially in the technology sphere, and commissions and inquiries. The firm regularly advises an array of government departments and agencies, as well as private sector clients who are engaging with state actors.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer maintains a well-resourced practice, principally focused on high-value commercial transactions for major state government clients. The team is particularly noted for its handling of major public projects in the health, social housing and transportation sectors. The practice is also recommended for capabilities in the procurement, planning and environment, and PPP spheres.

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.