Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth is renowned for advising on the full range of construction matters, including contract development and contentious issues. It demonstrates skills in handling high-value infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the transport, energy and healthcare sectors. The team can cover the life cycle of a project from the bidding and procurement stages to risk assessment and planning approvals. Corrs Chambers Westgarth maintains a strong reputation for representing both state governments and commercial contractors in large-scale disputes, including arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Corrs advised the ACEREZ Partnership on its successful bid to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain the transmission network infrastructure for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
- Corrs advised Incitec Pivot on AUD235 million financing for additional well development and corporate guarantees for the Moranbah Gas Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs has excellent market knowledge, drafting skills, responsiveness and solution-oriented thinking."
"Corrs has access to a broad range of subject matter expert lawyers who can be relied upon when needed."
"Corrs has excellent market knowledge, drafting skills, responsiveness and solution-oriented thinking."
"Corrs has access to a broad range of subject matter expert lawyers who can be relied upon when needed."
Notable Practitioners
John Walter is based in Melbourne and is an eminent authority in the Victorian infrastructure field.
Andrew Stephenson is highly regarded for his work in high-stakes construction disputes, particularly those relating to contractual or subcontractor claims.
"Andrew is an exceptional legal talent who is able to marry his skill with impeccable commercial judgement."
Chris Ryder operates across an impressive range of construction-related questions including FPSO, EPC, EP&PM and D&C issues. He is particularly active on large-scale projects in such key areas as energy and transportation. He is based in the firm's Perth office.
"Chris is one of the best dispute lawyers. He is sharp, excellent with clients and responsive."
Adam Stapledon is based in Sydney and regularly assists banks and various lending groups on finance matters pertaining to PPPs in the transportation and natural resources spaces. He also advises borrowers and lenders in the energy sector.
"Adam is a highly capable and commercial lawyer."
Airlie Fox works frequently on key transport and social infrastructure projects. She is also adept at handling transmission network infrastructure projects. She is based in Sydney.
Ben Davidson is a versatile, Melbourne-based practitioner assisting clients from a range of sectors on all stages of construction projects. He handles both contentious and non-contentious matters and also offers valuable experience of involvement in regulatory investigations and Royal Commissions.
"Ben Davidson is a good operator."
Andrew Chew advises across a broad range of front-end construction and infrastructure issues, bringing to his work particularly extensive experience in the handling of major hospital, property and transportation developments and the valuable advantage of being himself a qualified engineer.
Anthony Arrow operates out of the Melbourne office, advising a diverse roster of domestic companies and global corporations on their energy, industrial and residential development projects.
"Anthony is extremely skilled as a transactional lawyer. He is solution-oriented, consistently responsive and willing to go the extra mile for us."
"Anthony is very commercial. His in-house experience is also very helpful."
Matthew Muir is a Brisbane-based lawyer who frequently works on construction and infrastructure transactions and disputes for clients from the energy and transportation sectors.
"Matt is a highly capable individual who we can rely on to provide commercially-astute counsel and advice."