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About
Provided by Matthew Buchanan
Practice Areas
Matthew Buchanan specialises in the construction aspects of infrastructure projects including in the oil and gas, power and mining sectors.
Matthew acts for lenders, sponsors and contractors in relation to the full suite of construction documentation, from complex EPC turnkey arrangements through to EPCM, CM, subcontracting structures, technical services agreements and relevant security documentation.
Career
University of Queensland (Bachelor of Commerce) 1996
University of Queensland (Bachelor of Laws (Hons)) 1999
University of Queensland (Bachelor of Economics) 1999
Baker & McKenzie 2000
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice 2001
Admitted as a solicitor and barrister in New South Wales 2001
Pinsent Masons 2004
Joined Clifford Chance 2006
Partner since 2013
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Asia-Pacific
Matthew Buchanan heads Clifford Chance's Asia-Pacific construction practice and has notable expertise relating to the construction aspects of international energy projects, including EPC documentation.
Matthew Buchanan is best known for his advice on the construction and development of renewable and conventional energy projects. He earns particular praise for his expertise in wind energy projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matthew Buchanan is a very strong negotiator and is able to work through some of the most complex contracting issues. Matt was able to bring his extensive experience to some very bespoke situations."
"He is an outstanding project development practitioner."
"Matt has strong experience with large, complex projects. He offers practical and at times creative advice regarding contract structuring and project administration."
"Matt is really strong with construction contracts and the interplay with project finance."
"Matthew Buchanan is a very strong negotiator and is able to work through some of the most complex contracting issues. Matt was able to bring his extensive experience to some very bespoke situations."
"He is an outstanding project development practitioner."
"Matt has strong experience with large, complex projects. He offers practical and at times creative advice regarding contract structuring and project administration."
"Matt is really strong with construction contracts and the interplay with project finance."
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