Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 5
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Squire Patton Boggs offers construction expertise from its offices located in Darwin, Perth and Sydney. It is noted for its work on large construction disputes, notably including international arbitrations, often concerning energy and resources projects. The firm also fields front-end expertise for residential developments. Its clients include construction and engineering companies, contractors, property groups and government bodies. Key clients include Pilot Energy and Talison Lithium.
Work Highlights
- Squire Patton Boggs advised Talison Lithium on its lithium mine and processing operation at Greenbushes in the south of Western Australia. This included advising on the planning, delivery method and procurement strategy, as well as drafting and negotiating the construction, mining services and related project documents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Squire Patton Boggs are a responsive and nimble team."
"The firm provide timely service and have good client focus. They have a very capable team and provide very practical advice."
"Squire Patton Boggs are a responsive and nimble team."
"The firm provide timely service and have good client focus. They have a very capable team and provide very practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Steinepreis advises contractors and international consortiums on both contentious and non-contentious aspects of large public transportation and urban redevelopment projects. He is widely regarded as one of Western Australia's standout construction practitioners.
"Gregory has very good soft skills. He is approachable and down-to-earth."
"Gregory is a market leader in Perth."
Cris Cureton is an experienced, Sydney-based practitioner who frequently acts for large construction companies on international disputes and project finance matters.