Piper Alderman continues to work with the government on a number of significant construction projects in the defence, health, transport and hydrogen sectors, including acting as the lead adviser on the $13bn Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub. In Adelaide, Martin Lovell is active in the development and funding of major infrastructure and construction projects, and Kathryn Walker has a strong focus on all forms of construction documentation, water infrastructure, planning, approvals and land access. Melbourne-based Megan Calder and Geoff Emmett are the other key figures.
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Testimonials
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- 'Number of experienced practitioners, all very responsive. Excellent knowledge, but also provide practical solutions. Excellent value for money.'
- 'The individuals I work with are exceptional in several ways and possess a unique combination of qualities and values that make them stand out. We appreciate their transparency and client-centric approach, extensive legal knowledge, fairness, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to serving their clients' best interests.'
- 'Piper Alderman stands out as a truly unique law firm in Australia, offering a distinctive blend of innovative thinking, sector-focused expertise, and a collaborative culture that sets it apart from the rest.'
- 'Martin Lovell is the lawyer I ring when I have a bet-the-house judgement call to make. He is commercial, has a great gut instinct, understands the competitive tensions, and understands the business. When I need to emphasise a point internally, I add Martin’s name into the conversation.'
- 'Geoff Emmett is exceptionally bright and a great lateral thinker.'
- 'Megan Calder comes up with practical, down-to-earth solutions. Very responsive.'
- 'The Piper Alderman infrastructure and projects team continue to impress me as we work together on more deals. There is depth on the bench, and the team is very well led by Martin Lovell. We have predominantly used Piper Alderman for our bet-the-house alliance deals, and we view them as our in-house lawyers.'
- 'The practice has a broad depth of knowledge and expertise and all are very approachable. A very commercial approach to working through challenges.'
Key clients
- Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
- Renewal SA
- ElectraNet
- Hitachi Rail
- Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure
- Lucas Total Contract Solutions Pty Ltd
- coNEXA Infrastructure Partners
- Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia
- Department of Infrastructure and Transport (SA)
- Department of Treasury and Finance (SA)
- Australian Naval Infrastructure
- Century Engineering and Liquitek
- SEE Civil
- ASC
- Symal Infrastructure Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising the Department of Infrastructure and Transport on the $15.4B River Torrens to Darlington North-South Corridor road and tunnelling project.
- Acting for Symal in its tendering and negotiations with its joint venture partners and the Victorian Government (through the North East Link project) for the NEL South Freeway Package.
- Acting for the South Australian Government in relation to its planned $13 billion Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Lovell