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MinterEllison has a top-tier construction team that regularly assists government bodies and developers on high-profile front-end and back-end mandates. The team advises on social housing programmes, novel construction loans, major infrastructure redevelopments and PPP projects. It also handles disputes relating to various aspects of infrastructure projects execution. The firm fields the resources to support infrastructure projects in the rail, aviation, energy, healthcare and education areas. MinterEllison is rated as one of Australia's leading advisers to public sector entities. Key clients include CPB Contractors and Rail Projects Victoria.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison advised on the third and final package for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line.
- MinterEllison advised the Victorian Government on the design and implementation of the second Victorian Renewable Energy Target programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MinterEllison have very good breadth of experience with a strong core delivery team."
"MinterEllison have an experienced team and are a safe pair of hands."
"MinterEllison have very good breadth of experience with a strong core delivery team."
"MinterEllison have an experienced team and are a safe pair of hands."
Notable Practitioners
Stewart Nankervis enjoys a stellar reputation for his work on behalf of both major developers and public authorities on strategic infrastructure PPPs in such sectors as transport and education. He is based in Melbourne.
"Stewart is a leading projects adviser."
Elizabeth McKechnie is based in Sydney and regularly advises developers on bids and acquisitions, implementation and development management agreements relating to urban infrastructure projects.
"Elizabeth is excellent to deal with. She is very experienced, has a wonderful attention to detail, and does not lose sight of the big picture. Her problem-solving skills and collaborative approach are key strengths."
Peter Wood acts on complex construction disputes, representing builders and contractors in class actions and other high-profile proceedings arising out of PPPs and other infrastructure projects.
"Peter Wood is exceptionally good."
"He is a very good disputes practitioner."
Peter Block maintains a diverse infrastructure practice and offers particularly extensive experience in the stewardship of large public transport, hospital and prison projects.
"Peter is a versatile operator who is very astute commercially."
"Peter is very reliable in a crisis."
Andrew Orford leads the Australian construction disputes team with a strong focus on transport infrastructure and energy projects.
"Andrew Orford is exceptionally good."