Construction

Our national Construction group works on some of the most significant infrastructure, energy and projects in the Asia-Pacific region for public and private participants.

Overview

Our integrated team's clear and practical understanding of all types of project delivery structures, documentation, and the key commercial and legal project drivers enables us to deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions and provide commercially effective advice and dispute management.

We offer a depth and breadth of resources at both a national and international level, so we can work on the ground at the project site, and provide the most effective resource wherever it's required.

Recognition

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific: ranked Band 1 for Construction and Infrastructure (2013-2025)

  • Asia Pacific Legal 500:

    • ranked Tier 1 for Construction and Project Development (2015-2022)

    • ranked Tier 1 for Infrastructure Projects and Construction (2023 - 2025)

  • IFLR1000: 

    • ranked Tier 1 for Project Development, Transport and Project Development: Oil & Gas (2015-2023)

    • ranked Tier 1 for Projects (2024)

  • Best Lawyers Australia: named Law Firm of the Year in Construction / Infrastructure Law (2016-2017, 2020, 2022, and 2024 and 2025)

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How we can support you

Advisory

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Disputes

Early identification + strong representation = winning strategy.

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Projects

Your project can take years. And we're with you for the long haul.

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Regulatory

If you know what they need, you can help them make a good decision.

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Transactions

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