Social Infrastructure

Support across the life-cycle of your social infrastructure project

Our team has advised on some of the most significant social infrastructure projects in Australia, including hospitals, prisons, schools and major water infrastructure such as desalination plants.

We are well versed in the key issues and drivers relevant to social infrastructure projects, with our experience spanning 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 social infrastructure projects.

We also have extensive experience supporting delivery, and the conduct and resolution of disputes, on some of Australia’s most iconic social infrastructure projects.

Experience highlights

New Royal Adelaide Hospital

Advising in relation to the delivery of hospital infrastructure, including the management of upstream and downstream claims and providing ongoing advice on operational and maintenance issues following project completion. We acted in multiple arbitrations, mediation, a Federal Court proceeding, and a multi-party arbitration regarding disputes which arose during the construction phase.

Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment

Advising on project delivery issues, assisting with the resolution of claims made by the managing contractor for extensions of time, delay costs and variations, including in an expert determination process.

Ararat Prison

Acting for the managing contractor and advising in relation to the delivery of the project including the resolution of upstream and downstream issues, and acting in formal disputes including Supreme Court proceedings in relation to claims for extensions of time, variations and other contractual payments and defending counterclaims.

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.

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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.

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Energy & Resources

We act on major energy and resources projects, gas pipelines, power stations, mining projects, metals and plant infrastructure.

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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.

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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.

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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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Project Delivery & Contract Administration

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.

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Disputes

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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