Energy & Resources
Support across the life-cycle of your energy and resources project
Our team has advised on some of Australia’s most significant energy and resources projects, including mine infrastructure, gas pipelines, power stations, metals and plant infrastructure. Our experience spans the full project life-cycle from development and procurement to disputes advisory.
Our work has included preparing and reviewing project documentation, identifying a wide range of options and addressing concerns regarding the common risks arising on energy and resources projects.
We also have extensive experience supporting delivery, and the conduct and resolution of disputes, on some of Australia’s most complex energy and resources projects.
Experience highlights
Roy Hill Iron Ore Project
Providing strategic advice and overseeing claims preparation, and acting for our client in the mediation of disputes.
Major Gold Mine Development
Acting for a large resource company in a dispute concerning the construction of a gas pipeline for a major gold mine, involving delays and events of force majeure.
Gas Pipeline Dispute
Acting for a utilities contractor in court proceedings and arbitration in relation to alleged defects in the installation of underground gas assets.
Other industry sectors
Renewable Energy
We have advised on a range of complex renewable energy projects including generation and storage (spanning wind, solar and pumped hydro) and transmission infrastructure.
Transport Infrastructure
Our team has advised on some of Australia’s most iconic major transport infrastructure projects across the whole project life-cycle, including major road, rail, airports and port projects.
Social Infrastructure
We have significant experience on social infrastructure projects, including hospitals, prisons, schools and major water infrastructure such as desalination plants.
Defence & Aviation
We have acted for principal contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on defence upgrade projects, supply agreements for vessels and heavy equipment, through to life support contracts, IT service agreements, teaming agreements and alliance contracts.
Technology
We work with clients on a range of technology related matters, having assisted on major procurement activities and the resolution of technology related disputes.
How we can help
Project Procurement & Advisory
We understand the current market and sector conditions affecting the procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia and the delivery models and project documentation adopted on these projects.
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We assist our clients during the implementation of a project by providing clear and pragmatic advice on all aspects of contract interpretation and administration – including in relation to claims and dispute management and avoidance.
Read moreDisputes
Dispute management and resolution is an important part of the services we offer. We are experienced in all forms of dispute resolution and are geared to support the conduct of significant disputes.
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