Housing a ‘diverse range of experience’, Ashurst remains at the forefront of the development of major projects across Australia, evidenced by its work on the Perth Metronet and the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade. Sydney-based Lee McDonald, Krista Payne and practice head Angus Foley continue to support the Parklife Metro consortium as the successful bidder on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport rail PPP project, with counsel Ben Kipic advising on contracts and tender documentation for construction and infrastructure projects. Grant Rowlands leads the front-end construction, infrastructure and contracting team in Melbourne, which also includes David Jardine, a specialist in PPP, concessions, outsourcing and construction procurement.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The strength in depth is testament to the calibre of recruitment, retention and performance of the team. The leadership from partners through to senior associates is unparalleled from my experience of Australian law firms.'
- 'Diversity of skills covering the commercial, policy and regulatory context, which is valuable in documentation drafting. Experience on both sides of transactions to provide an understanding and assessment of why certain positions are being put and how they can be navigated. Depth of experience to provide real life context to inform consideration of positions.'
Key clients
- Sydney Metro
- Capella
Work highlights
- Advising TfNSW on all aspects of the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade.
- Advising Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads on the A$7.1bn Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, which involves the procurement and maintenance of 65 trains, a manufacturing facility, a maintenance depot and a stabling yard.