Government

Ashurst has a market-leading practice, notable for its representation of an impressive range of departments at various levels of government across Australia. The firm is noted for its multidisciplinary teams, often staffed by lawyers with in-house experience of the public sector, which provide expertise across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, work health and safety, and insurance. The practice is additionally able to bring to bear expertise acquired working on government projects in various South-East Asian jurisdictions and in Europe.

Ashurst advised Sydney Metro on the Sydney Metro West Project which includes the procurement for the line-wide, trains and systems, and operations and maintenance contracts package and other construction packages.

Paul Vane-Tempest is highly regarded for his experience acting for the Commonwealth Government and for public bodies. He is noted for his expertise in relation to employment and health and safety matters.

Steve McKinney regularly acts for departments of the Commonwealth Government, most notably the Department of Defence, which he advises in relation to procurement, contracting and infrastructure projects.

Angela Summersby is noted for her experience acting for the Commonwealth Government on technology, procurement and contracting matters. "I like working with Angela. She is very experienced in the government space and has an established digital practice and very good understanding of government. requirements."

Sarah Ross-Smith has experience acting for government departments and agencies at both a Commonwealth and state level. She provides advice on a range of matters, including material procurement projects, government schemes and governance issues for public bodies.

Jon Lovell acts for Commonwealth, state and territory government clients, and is particularly noted for his work in relation to employment and industrial relations matters.