The team at Clayton Utz is highly sought after in the infrastructure, energy, natural resources and construction sectors, among others. The practice is co-headed by Brisbane-based partner Shae McCartney, who assists private and public sector clients with incident response, prosecution management and policy review, along with Dan Trindade in Melbourne, who is well versed in dealing with court prosecution. Another name to note is Hilary Searing, who advises on incident response (including how to deal with police and media after serious incidents), conducts safety investigations and has litigation experience in defending complex matters.
Testimonials
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- 'The practice, led by Shae McCartney, is responsive and acts with all due haste. Advice is succinct and precise. Good access to the best Counsel. Use of meeting technology is second-nature to them.'
- 'A deep interest in the client and their organisation - and interest in how it can assist to make the organisation better.'
Key clients
- Austal Ships
- Major Projects Canberra
Work highlights
- Advising Sunshine Coast University regarding an Improvement Notice received by the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland regulator.
- Providing safety advice for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, as well as advice, support and training on OHS matters.