Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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+61 2 8272 0500Chambers Review
Jones Day is able to leverage its international network to handle significant national and cross-border construction mandates from its offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. It has a notable reputation for handling high-profile disputes, representing clients in arbitrations and litigation proceedings, as well as in adjudications. Jones Day is active on matters involving the implementation of energy and infrastructure projects as well as residential and industrial developments. Key clients include DRA Global and Kongsberg Maritime.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day acted for Kongsberg Maritime in relation to a dispute arising out of ten supply contracts with Keppel Fels relating to drilling equipment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day ensure that adequate resources are committed for the efficient conduct of proceedings."
"The firm have a sound range of appropriate skills, and there is strong focus on achieving good commercial outcomes for clients."
"Jones Day ensure that adequate resources are committed for the efficient conduct of proceedings."
"The firm have a sound range of appropriate skills, and there is strong focus on achieving good commercial outcomes for clients."
Notable Practitioners
John Cooper is based in Brisbane and regularly acts on sizeable construction disputes.
"John Cooper is an outstanding construction lawyer and litigator."
"John is one of the finest all-round solicitors, in terms of knowledge, experience and ability to deal with clients. He has a remarkable capacity to be on top of legal proceedings."
"John Cooper is a great team leader, is someone who ensures harmony within work groups and is a very good manager of large litigation."