About
Provided by Clayton Utz
The Clayton Utz Government team is trusted by Commonwealth, State and Local government entities with their most difficult and complex matters, they deliver outstanding service on some of the highest profile public sector matters across a wide range of disputes and every facet of public and commercial law, as well as major road, rail and social infrastructure projects.
Many of the lawyers with the team have come from government entities and / or have spent time on secondment in a range of government entities. This enables the team to provide our clients with a unique insight into the inner workings and the specific issues that government face.
The team has a proven track record of meeting government requirements in terms of transparency, accountability and probity our advice accords with constitutional, legislative and ethical obligations.
Chambers Review
Clayton Utz offers a substantial, highly experienced bench, which is consistently recognised as one of the foremost providers of advice to government bodies in Australia, handling matters for major federal departments, state governments and a wide range of local authorities. The firm's comprehensive coverage of public sector issues includes a particularly renowned specialism in the area of major infrastructure projects. The practice is further noted for its ability to engage with especially complex or potentially contentious questions. Its notable clients include the Queensland Health, Department of Defence and Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz advised the Queensland Government on the establishment of Queensland Hydro, a new SPV for the planning and delivery of its pumped hydro energy storage projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides excellent strategic advice, underpinned by strong technical skills and experience."
"In relation to commercial contracts and government procurement, Clayton Utz has demonstrated a significant level of expertise."
"The team provides excellent strategic advice, underpinned by strong technical skills and experience."
"In relation to commercial contracts and government procurement, Clayton Utz has demonstrated a significant level of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Cain Sibley has expertise with regard to administrative law and litigation and is a frequent adviser to a variety of government clients.
"Cain is a very astute administrative law litigator. He is versatile and has excellent judgement."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz
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Members
Provided by Clayton Utz
Andrew Leece
Brian O'Callaghan
Head of Department
Davis Davis
Eleanor Dickens
Joanna Pugsley
Jonathan Corby
Matt Kelleher
Robert Dearn
Industries
Provided by Clayton Utz
Aviation
Construction, Infrastructure and Project Finance
Dispute Resolution
Employment
Intellectual property
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