Tom Cottrell
Clayton Utz
Tom is recognised by clients as a front-end construction specialist. He advises on the development, procurement and delivery of major projects with a particular focus on energy transition, water and transport infrastructure. With a strong understanding of the commercial dynamics involved in projects delivery, Tom has a proven track-record advising project owners on contracting strategy, along with the preparation and negotiation of construction, engineering, operation and maintenance agreements.
Stanwell Corporation: advising in connection with the development of two large-scale battery energy storage system projects in the Southern Renewable Energy Zone and the Central Renewable Energy Zone in Queensland.
Queensland Hydro: advising on the exploratory and enabling works associated with the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project.
Sydney Water Corporation: advised on it is innovative "Partnering 4 Success initiative", through which Sydney Water will deliver all of its capital upgrade works, routine maintenance and facilities management (a total estimated value of $5 billion) for a 10 year period.
Sydney Water Corporation: advised on the procurement of the North West Treatment Hub, which involves significant brownfield works to link the Castle Hill Water Recycling Plant, the Rouse Hill Water Recycling Plant and the Riverstone Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Squadron Energy: advising in connection with the delivery of Stage 1 of the Clarke Creek Wind Farm Project.
Squadron Energy: advising in connection with the development of a gas fired "peaker" power station in NSW.
Brisbane City Council: advised on the procurement and delivery of the Brisbane Metro Project, including the key packages of Brisbane City Council's most significant and high-profile project.
Brisbane City Council: advised on the procurement and delivery of the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge Project.
NEC4 contracts: advises clients in the implementation of NEC4 contracts in Australia. Tom advised Sydney Water Corporation on the large-scale implementation of NEC4 on its "Partnering for Success" Initiative, and has since advised other Australian clients on the implementation of NEC4.