The 'highly collaborative' major projects and construction team at Clayton Utz has notable strength in the transport infrastructure sector. Its renewable energy projects work is also a standout element of the practice, working with the firm's energy and resources group. Team head Graham Read is based in Sydney, providing strategic advice and often working with government entities on the development and maintenance of major projects. In Brisbane, Sergio Capelli has a 'wealth of experience' in large transport projects, while Melbourne-based Joanna Pugsley offers significant social infrastructure expertise. Frank Bannon, in Sydney, is the go-to for dispute resolution; his practice involves complex, high profile, and often multi-jurisdictional construction disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Responsive, technically able, bringing a sense of partnership, supportive, accommodating. You really couldn't ask for a better external counsel.’
‘I rely on Graham Read and Katherine Mallik a great deal and trust their judgment. They have our best interests front of mind at all times.’
Key clients
- Australian Rail Track Corporation
- Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
Work highlights
- Advising Australian Rail Track Corporation on the A$14.5 billion Inland Rail Program.
- Advising the State of Victoria on the A$15.8 billion North East Link Project.