HFW's construction practice is 'a cohesive unit with a depth of skill and expertise', with a focus on acting for head contractors on large scale complex projects, both domestic and international. Alex McKellar heads the team from Melbourne, handling front-end, project advisory, and dispute resolution matters across the transport, energy, and process engineering sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Team has excellent understanding of our company and the industry generally, and market positions, is readily available and is able to collaborate directly with our inhouse legal and commercial teams to reach positions acceptable to the company and our customers.'
‘Michael Debney is practical and well versed in the Australian infrastructure and transport markets. He is efficient and knows how to deliver up effective and practical advice. His personal experience of both private practice and working in-house is a real benefit for clients who want to get the right deal done in a timely manner.’
Key clients
- WSP (Global consultant)
- John Holland
Work highlights
- Acting for the WSP the design consultants in proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW brought by the construction contractors John Holland and Leighton Contractors. Our client was responsible for the design of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning), plumbing and lighting services in each of the new stations.
- Representing John Holland in an ongoing multi-party proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia arising from the administration of the Hastie Group in May 2012.