Government | Asia-Pacific

Clayton Utz offers a substantial, highly experienced bench, which is consistently recognised as one of the foremost providers of advice to government bodies in Australia, handling matters for major federal departments, state governments and a wide range of local authorities. The firm's comprehensive coverage of public sector issues includes a particularly renowned specialism in the area of major infrastructure projects. The practice is further noted for its ability to engage with especially complex or potentially contentious questions. Its notable clients include the Queensland Health, Department of Defence and Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

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. The practice's notable clients include Australian Securities and Investment Commission, Emergency Management Victoria, DevelopmentWA and NSW Department of Customer Service.

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. The practice's clients include New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Queensland Rail and Transport for Victoria.

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 is active at Commonwealth, state and local levels, attracting especially strong praise for its work on behalf of state government bodies. The team is experienced 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. The Western Australian Department of Treasury, Homes Victoria and Infrastructure NSW are clients of the team.

Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an established team noted both for its regular representation of Commonwealth Government bodies and for its prominence on numerous state government panels, most notably in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The practice offers a broad range of capabilities but stands out for particular expertise in the areas of litigation, procurement and ICT-related issues, as well as investigations, transportation and development projects. The firm's notable clients include the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Victoria Police and Department of the Environment and Energy.

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. Department of Home Affairs, Health Infrastructure NSW and HealthShare NSW are top clients of the firm.