The infrastructure, projects and construction team at Allens provides expertise across the lifecycle of an infrastructure asset, from origination through to end of life. David Donnelly heads the projects and development team from Melbourne, often advising clients in the energy sector, while Sydney-based Kip Fitzsimon leads the infrastructure sector team with a specialism in major projects and construction and experience handling public-private partnerships. Also in Sydney, 'seasoned infrastructure professional' Leighton O’Brien has notable experience in road and rail projects, acting for financiers, government and private owners, concessionaries and contractors.
Testimonials
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‘The team work as one, despite a number of people being behind the scenes being instrumental to providing advice/assistance at any one time. They have deep infrastructure and contracting knowledge and are a good litmus test to market acceptable positions given the amount of work they do in this space.’
‘The Allens infrastructure projects and construction team provides advice that is not only strong and clear from a legal perspective, but is also both commercial and solutions-focused. They provide exceptionally high levels of responsiveness and client service. The team takes strong 'ownership' of its matters and ensures that objectives are aligned with those of their client. The team is experienced and adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters whilst remaining commercial and pragmatic in their approach.'
Key clients
- Stockland Development
- Vic DoT and V/Line Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Snowy Hydro Limited (Snowy Hydro) on all aspects of strategic energy projects being developed in Australia – namely Snowy 2.0 and the Hunter Power Project.
- Advised Transport of NSW on the rollout of Zero Emissions Buses in Sydney including on the electrical upgrade of network and depot infrastructure, the construction of new depots, the procurement of zero emissions buses, the procurement of chargers and the negotiation of changes to existing Bus operator contracts.