Norton Rose Fulbright's projects and construction team provides an 'exceptional service', with 'expertise in both transactional and litigious matters'. It works closely with the firm's global energy team, advising on the infrastructure elements of renewables projects. Based in Sydney, Glen Warwick heads up the team's infrastructure sector group, experienced across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. Luke Van Grieken, in Melbourne, heads the projects and construction team with a focus on front-end construction work. For both government and private sector clients, Sydney-based Kevin Arkwright is a go-to. Also in Sydney, Alex Whiteside is highlighted as 'incredibly strategic and commercial in navigating complex disputes'.
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‘The team has exceptional service and expertise in both transactional and litigious matters. There do not appear to be any gaps in their ability to service construction matters.'
- 'The team is well resourced to meet client expectations and demands with excellent partner involvement and oversight.’
'Alex Whiteside is exceptional. He is always available and can be relied upon to always deliver as required. He is able to provide expertise with both transactional and litigious matters and leads a high performing team.'
‘The team are very responsive and easy to work with. The team has a solid understanding of the industry and of our sector.’
‘Alex Whiteside is an excellent construction lawyer who understands our business needs and provides well considered advice. ’
‘This team provides advice from the start to the end of a project, seamlessly traversing front end to back end advice and a change of team members. ’
‘Alex Whiteside is incredibly strategic and commercial in navigating complex disputes. He's also regularly available and turns around work promptly.’
‘Alex Whiteside and his team bring commercial savvy to their legal judgement. They demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing the infrastructure market and provide those insights and strategies in their legal advice.’
Clients clés
- AirTrunk
- Acciona
- Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV
- Ampol
- Besix Watpac
- Brookfield
- Built
- Canadian Solar
- Commonwealth Department of Defence
- Engie
Points forts
- Advised the Design Joint Venture (lead design consultants) on negotiating a substantial commercial “reset” of their contracts with the Future Generation JV for the Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro battery A$12B megaproject in NSW, Australia.
- Advised on various high value and complex PPP projects in Victoria. Our team has advised on numerous closed PPP transactions, including the Public Housing Renewal Project Ground Lease Model Stage 2 PPP (Icon) and the tender for the New Melton Hospital PPP (Honeywell).
- Acted for Canadian Solar in successfully obtaining judgement in the Supreme Court of QLD against the Principal, Re Oakey Pty Ltd (REO) for payment of $4,030,714.71 (excl. GST) (plus interest) pursuant to section 78(2)(a) of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (QLD).
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Glen Warwick
Responsable de la pratique
Luke van Grieken; Glen Warwick
Autres avocats clés
Kevin Arkwright; Alex Whiteside