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Australia > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 2

Cris Cureton leads the arbitration group at Squire Patton Boggs from Sydney, bringing expertise in both international and domestic arbitration, with an emphasis on the construction, energy and mining sectors. In Perth, Greg Steinepreis has particular expertise in disputes arising in the gas and natural resources industries. Director Vicky Kossaris is a key name in Darwin, and Sydney managing partner Graeme Slattery is noted for his corporate arbitration experience.

Australia > Energy (transactions and regulatory) Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs‘ bi-coastal energy and natural resources offering utilises its broad corporate and projects expertise to advise on a vast range of mandates relating to renewables, oil and gas, LNG, transitional fuels. Simon Adams in Perth and Sydney-based Natalie Lonergan both exhibit deep experience in project structuring, acquisitions and divestments, jointly leading the team.

Australia > IT and telecoms Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs services international and domestic clients, offering legal advice across tech matters, covering cybersecurity, digital media, AI and fintech. The work is overseen by James Konidaris, who often deals with high-profile global tech companies and leading TMT providers, along with Richard W Horton, who works with start-ups and emerging companies from key industries such as software, biotechnology and robotics.

Australia > Labour and employment Tier 4

A range of Australian, multinational, private and ASX-listed corporations from the retail, mining, oil and gas, entertainment and telecoms sectors turn to Squire Patton Boggs for advice on contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The Sydney office fields key practitioner Nicola Martin, who takes the lead on whistleblowing, modern slavery and sexual harassment cases, and Erin Kidd, who acts for employers before state and federal courts. Kim Hodge practices in Perth; his practice is focused on industrial relations strategy and enterprise agreement negotiations.

Australia > Natural resources (transactions and regulatory) Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs‘ offering spans both coasts in Australia and meshes corporate and projects expertise with expertise in the renewables, oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, CCS/CCUS, minerals, power and energy storage sectors. Key figures include corporate law experts Tony Chong in Perth and Michael Gajic in Sydney. The multidisciplinary group as a whole continues to grow its transport practice alongside its mining, energy and renewables work.

Australia > Real estate Tier 4

Noted for its capabilities in commercial and retail leasing, Squire Patton Boggs is a strong choice for global retailers, institutional investors and real estate owners and investors. Dannelle Howley leads the team from Sydney and specialises in real estate transactions, while Mark Palermo in Perth is experienced in real estate developments and joint venture contracting.

Australia > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

Squire Patton Boggs acts for both buyers and sellers on a range of transactions, from mergers and de-mergers to joint ventures and privatisations. The corporate team is renowned for its ability to navigate cross-border transactions, especially those within the technology, energy, media and life sciences sectors. Tony Chong, who leads from Perth, is a first point of contact to a host of domestic and international corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

Australia > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5

Squire Patton Boggs‘ litigation and international dispute resolution teams acts across Sydney, Perth and Darwin in conjunction with the firm’s wider global offering. The group's particular strength lies in acting for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including notable strength in construction-related disputes. Graeme Slattery leads the team from Sydney and Perth, and Cris Cureton is a noted practitioner in Sydney and Darwin.

Australia > Infrastructure projects and construction Tier 5

Recognised for its strong capabilities in the energy and mining sectors, Squire Patton Boggs boasts front-end construction expertise spanning all forms of construction ducumentation, project delivery and PPP. Key figures in the Perth office include Greg Steinepreis, Brent Henderson, Melissa Koo, Cris Cureton and David Starkoff.

Australia > Transport: shipping

Australia > Restructuring and insolvency

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms

Squire Patton Boggs‘s arbitration practice represents clients in international commercial arbitrations, investment treaty arbitrations, and public international law disputes. The team acts across the energy, shipping, commodities, and infrastructure sectors, with a renowned energy and gas price review practice. Based in Singapore, managing partner Barry Stimpson co-leads the team with Rodman Bundy. In Australia, Cris Cureton  leads the group out of the firm’s Sydney office, with an emphasis on the construction, energy, and mining sectors. Key practitioners include Greg Steinepreis in Perth and Vicky Kossaris in Darwin.