Steven Power

Department of Defence
Pacific Patrol Boat Programme: Advised on the appointment of a contractor for the conduct of a life extension programme for 11 Pacific Patrol Boats, the conduct of slipping arrangements for the ongoing maintenance of the vessels and the provision of general advice in relation to the conduct of the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme. Under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme, Australia has provided 22 vessels to 12 Pacific Island nations to carry out surveillance and enforcement activities in their exclusive economic zones and provides ongoing support in relation to the maintenance and administration of the vessels.

Defence equipment: Advised on the establishment of a number of standing offer arrangements and long-term transport agreements for the movement of Defence equipment and personnel by air, rail and road including the acquisition of specialist rolling stock for the movement of Defence equipment.

RailCorp: Advised on the Rolling Stock PPP Project for the design, build, finance and maintenance of trains, simulators and a maintenance facility for the trains. The new trains will replace about one-third of RailCorp's current fleet and provide additional trains for future growth on Sydney's metropolitan rail network. The project is the largest single order for new passenger trains and one of the largest privately financed PPPs undertaken in Australia.

Northern Irish Government: Advised on the Omagh and Tyrone Colleges PPP Project for the design, build, finance and operation of two further education colleges in Northern Ireland. This involved advising on all aspects of the project including drafting the tender and contract documentation, facilitating the tender process, evaluation of tenders and negotiations with the preferred tenderer.

Nippon Steel Corporation: Advised on the acquisition of an interest in a number of mining joint ventures including the Hail Creek Coal Mine, the Glennies Creek Coal Mine and the Carborough Downs Coal Mine and the establishment of a joint venture in relation to the Beasley River iron ore deposit. These matters included the conduct of due diligence, advising on the terms of and amendments to the relevant joint venture agreement, drafting/reviewing the acquisition agreements and the completion of each acquisition.