Government
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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Provided by Allens
Allens has extensive experience in advising departments, agencies and statutory authorities at all levels of government in Australia. We are renowned for advising governments around Australia on some of the country's most complex reform, infrastructure development, divestment and privatisation projects. We are also entrusted to assist our government clients in relation to the day-to-day challenges they face.
Our extensive experience working with governments means that we know how government processes differ from private sector transactions and the special issues that face government sales and reforms. We are attuned to the roles played by various stakeholders, and experienced in balancing policy, market, legal, commercial, regulatory and logistical issues. We understand the importance of early, focused advice in setting the course for a transaction.
We also act for many private sector clients in doing business with government. This gives us a clear understanding of the priorities, practices and expectations of the private sector in their dealings with government entities.
Our clients appreciate the real value we can bring on the operational aspects of running effective departments and agencies given our in-depth understanding of and experience from the more complex matters in which we have traditionally been involved. From the simplest to the most complex, we apply our detailed understanding of government to advise our public sector clients on a diverse range of issues.
Chambers Review
Allens has an established reputation in this sphere, underpinned by noted strength in the infrastructure and procurement arenas. The firm is also a prominent actor on major government asset sales and privatisations, first-to-market transactions and urban renewal projects, and is regularly engaged to provide support in respect of royal commissions, other official inquiries and litigation. The team advises government bodies at both a federal and state level. The practice's clients include New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Queensland Rail and Transport for Victoria.
Nicholas Ng is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Allens advised Energy Corporation of New South Wales on the procurement of the Waratah Super Battery, which, once completed, will be the largest standby network battery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The solicitors at Allens are exceptionally skilled at handling complex and sophisticated matters. They deliver exceptionally high levels of service and are extremely responsive to client needs."
"The firm thrives on more complex matters and is able to navigate and explain complex issues simply."
"The solicitors at Allens are exceptionally skilled at handling complex and sophisticated matters. They deliver exceptionally high levels of service and are extremely responsive to client needs."
"The firm thrives on more complex matters and is able to navigate and explain complex issues simply."