Government
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
Email address
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+61 7 3228 9333Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth provides a respected offering, covering a diverse range of government work that includes major infrastructure and procurement projects, complex litigation and assistance with inquiries and commissions. The firm is active at Commonwealth, state and local levels, attracting especially strong praise for its work on behalf of state government bodies. The team is experienced acting on significant energy project mandates but is also known for both its regulatory expertise and its advice on such areas as employment, planning and the environment.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised CuString, the developer of the CopperString development which involves the proposed development of a privately owned, project-financed 1,100-kilometre electricity transmission network from Townsville to Mt Isa in Queensland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs is very strategic in its way of providing advice and has good communication skills with the non-legal personnel."
"The firm has depth of expertise, excellent knowledge of the subject matter and great teamwork as well as communication skills."
"Corrs is very strategic in its way of providing advice and has good communication skills with the non-legal personnel."
"The firm has depth of expertise, excellent knowledge of the subject matter and great teamwork as well as communication skills."
Notable Practitioners
John Walter is a highly regarded and established figure who is noted for his experience acting for the Victorian Government in relation to infrastructure projects.
Jared Heath acts for a number of government clients in Victoria on a variety of issues, including legislative and regulatory reviews, projects and inquiries.
"Jared consistently provides excellent, actionable legal advice."