Squire Patton Boggs > Sydney, Australia > Firm Profile
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LEVEL 17, AURORA PLACE, 88 PHILIP STREET
SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Australia
Profiles
Squire Patton Boggs > The Legal 500 Rankings
Australia > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 2
Squire Patton Boggs benefits from the firm's large global footprint and is successful in domestic and international commercial arbitration. In Perth, Greg Steinepreis is strong in disputes relating to major construction projects, whilst Simon Adams and Caroline Brown both have expertise in the energy and utilities arenas. Cris Cureton, who is also based in Darwin, and David Starkoff are notable team members in Sydney.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd
Kingdom of Spain
MSP Engineering Pty Ltd
Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Melbourne Olympiad Development
Proprietors of Unit Title Schemes BC2014/023 and BC2015/079
Dover Investments v Northern Territory of Australia
Woolworths Group Limited
Pindan Capital East Perth Pty Ltd
Cockburn Cement
Work highlights
- Acting for the Kingdom of Spain in Federal Court of Australia proceedings concerning the enforcement of ICSID investor-state arbitration awards in Australia.
Australia > Construction Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs‘ practice, divided between Sydney and Perth, is well-known for advising clients on commercial contracts underpinning real estate and urban renewal projects. In addition, the team has a strong presence in construction litigation, with a particular focus on claims arising during the course of energy and mining projects. In the Sydney office, Cris Cureton is a key name to note, with a wealth of experience in Northern Territory developments and related disputes. Brent Henderson, a recent addition to the Sydney office, specialises in project delivery support and claims management, both in the private and public sector. In Perth, new joiner Donna Charlesworth regularly assists clients with project structuring and contracting arrangements, including tender processes, power purchase agreements and EPC contracts. The team is rounded off by Greg Steinepreis (Perth) who is a well-known arbitration expert.Other key lawyers:
Cris Cureton; Brent Henderson; Greg Steinepreis; Donna Charlesworth
Testimonials
‘While each team member at Squire Patton Boggs is a legal professional, they can understand clients’ internal policy and help manage their in-house legal team, which is instrumental to our organisation.’
Key clients
Far East Organisation
DOMA Group
Itochu Corporation
Laing O’Rourke Australia
MSP Engineering
Pareto Securities
Square Kilometre Array Organisation
Tennis SA Inc
Veolia Central and Eastern Europe
Australia > Energy (transactions and regulatory) Tier 4
Focused on corporate deals and project development, Squire Patton Boggs is best known for its work in the mining, utilities and renewable energy sectors. Alongside its strong transactional practice, the firm has the capabilities to manage disputes relating to developments and insolvency issues. Recently, the team has advised numerous clients on the divestment of traditional energy assets, and separately in relation to the planning and construction of wind and solar projects. Simon Adams, who is based in Perth, assist power and gas companies with corporate transaction and competition law issues. In Sydney, Natalie Lonergan supports international energy companies with corporate arrangements, construction and procurement matters. Associates Gemma Chenik and Ben Williams are also recommended.
Other key lawyers:
Simon Adams; Natalie Lonergan; Simon Rear; Gemma Chenik; Ben Williams
Testimonials
‘Their long term and specialist expertise in regulatory energy law, particularly in relation to access arrangements. Considerable corporate knowledge and understanding of the Western Australian energy regulatory frameworks.’
Key clients
GE Renewable Energy
Itochu Corporation
Luco Energy Pty Ltd
Pareto Securities
Pilot Energy Pty Ltd
Southernpec (Australia) Pty Ltd
Synergy
Tamboran Resources Limited
TransAlta
Veolia Central and Eastern Europe
Australia > IT and telecoms Tier 4
The technology practice at Squire Patton Boggs has a particular focus on venture capital financing, tech sector M&A transactions and technology transactions in Australia, the United States and globally. Richard W Horton leads the team and is dual qualified in Australia and the US, with expertise in Silicon Valley technology deals. James Konidaris has expertise in advising regulatory authorities in the Middle East.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘SPB is highly responsive to client needs and they provide practical, risk-based advice.’
‘Responsive to our needs, willing to understand our business and technology, flexible and practical.’
Key clients
Ahuit Holdings Pty Ltd
Biarri Holdings
Biarri Rail
CT Operations Pty Ltd
Intalock Technologies Pty Ltd
Morse Micro
Pine Island Capital Partners
Sezzle, Inc.
Sine Group
Singular Health Group Ltd
Swarmfarm Robotics Ltd
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain
Work highlights
Australia > Natural resources (transactions and regulatory) Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs covers the entire value chain in the energy and natural resources sector, providing support in relation to the transactional and regulatory aspects of mining, energy and utilities projects. Recently, the team has focused on advising companies on supply chain issues and changes to the foreign investment rules. Simon Adams handles corporate and commercial matters, including the competition aspects of M&A transactions. Caroline Brown is a go-to lawyer for energy and natural resources clients engaged in disputes before the Supreme and Federal Courts; she also advises clients regarding arbitration and mediation.Other key lawyers:
Simon Adams; Caroline Brown; Simon Rear
Key clients
Aust Sino Resources Group Limited
Detour Gold Corporation
Itochu Corporation
Pareto Securities
Thiess Pty Ltd
YGH Australia Investments Pty Ltd
McKay Drilling
Lawson Grains
Boral Group
Australia > Real estate Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs’ Sydney practice focuses on urban renewal projects, commercial and retail leasing, structured investment, and disposals. Its work also encompasses projects in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Michael Swift combines extensive real estate expertise with large-scale infrastructure projects and Mary Pringle is well-versed in project development. Margie Tannock left the firm in early 2021.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Always available and competent.’
Key clients
Brookfield Property
Boral Resources
Development WA
EG Group
Far East Consortium
Hawaiian
IDOM Group
Jandakot Airport
Lawson Grains
Macquarie Group
M Group
Australia > Corporate and M&A Tier 5
Squire Patton Boggs has continued to expand its Australian presence, with the hire of Sydney-based Michael Gajic from Minter Ellison deepening the office’s private equity and public M&A capabilities. Broadly, the firm specialises in cross-border transactions, early-stage investments and venture capital transactions, and technology work. Key names in Sydney include managing partner Campbell Davidson , who primarily advises on public M&A, and Ashley Rose, who has a notable financial services focus. In Perth, Simon Rear , Simon Adams, and Caroline Brown are noted practitioners.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team are pragmatic, quick and efficient – available at all hours and understand our business drivers. Amazing to work with, understand that CEO does not want or need chapter and verse during verbal briefings.’
‘Ashley Rose is driven yet relaxed, pragmatic yet has excellent attention to detail, responsive and commercial.’
Key clients
Ahuit Holdings Pty Ltd
Biarri Holdings / Biarri Rail
Capitary No. 3 Pty Ltd
Fox
Go West
Government of the Republic of Fiji
ITOCHU Corporation
Ligentia
Janison Education Group Ltd
Luco Energy Pty Ltd
Live Nation
McKay Drilling Pty Ltd
Pilot Energy Ltd
Pine Island Capital Partners
Sherwin Williams
Sine Group
Southernpec (Australia) Pty Ltd
Tamboran Resources Ltd
Thiess Pty Ltd
Vmoto Ltd
Vortiv Ltd
YGH Australia Investments Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Pine Island Capital Partners on its acquisition of Meggitt Training Systems.
- Advised YGH Australia Investment on a number of Australian transactions, complicated by changes to foreign investment rules.
- Advised a consortium comprising Fini Group, Linc Property and Birchmead on its acquisition of the business and the assets of Midland Brick from Boral Bricks Western Australia.
Australia > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5
Squire Patton Boggs is adept at handling complex projects and construction disputes, and the team often undertakes mandates for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Caroline Brown has strengths in the energy disputes arena. Shareholder and board-level disputes, and contentious regulatory matters and investigations are also a focus of the team. Alexis Martinez has moved back to the firm’s London office.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘SPB lawyers are strong across the board in the critical areas for providing excellent legal advice and representation in general litigation. Their lawyers are all clever, highly motivated, hard working and easy to get along with.They work very well as a team, successfully calling upon the skills and experience of all involved. They remain client and outcome focused at all times.’
‘Cris Cureton has the ideal combination of intelligence, experience, judgement, toughness and common sense to conduct modern litigation successfully. He never loses sight of the client’s interests, being always alert for a better, quicker and cheaper way of achieving the desired outcome. Equally, if litigation is required, he brings those same skills and abilities to the conduct of the matter, building and maintaining successful relationships with the client’s representatives, counsel and his own team to drive the matter forward in the most effective way. It would be unwise to go to court without him.’
Key clients
Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd
Kingdom of Spain
MSP Engineering Pty Ltd
Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Melbourne Olympiad Development
Proprietors of Unit Title Schemes BC2014/023 and BC2015/079
Woolworths Group Limited
Pindan Capital East Perth Pty Ltd
Cockburn Cement
Work highlights
Australia > Labour and employment Tier 5
Squire Patton Boggs acts in disputes and major incidents, workplace investigations and executive level advisory work. Bruno Di Girolami in Perth is a notable team member. In team news, John Oakes and Barnaby Austin have departed to establish Oakes Austin Pty Ltd, while Nicola Martin joined the team in Sydney from McCabe Curwood.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
Technip Oceania Pty Ltd
Alloy Steel Australia (INT) Pty Ltd
RotoMetrics Australia Pty Ltd
Australia > Transport: shipping
Australia > Restructuring and insolvency
Squire Patton Boggs > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Partner, Corporate | Simon Rear | simon.rear@squirepb.com | +61 8 9429 7483 |
Partner, Labour and employment | John Oakes | john.oakes@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7804 |
Partner, Real estate | Dannelle Howley | dannelle.howley@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7822 |
Partner, Real estate | Rahul Parrab | rahul.parrab@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7848 |
Of Counsel, Restructuring and insolvency | Denee Muller | denee.muller@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7841 |
Partner, Restructuring and insolvency | Shaan Palmer | shaan.plamer@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7837 |
Of Counsel, Restructuring and insolvency | Susan Goodman | susan.goodman@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7873 |
Partner, Restructuring and insolvency | Amanda Banton | amanda.banton@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7850 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Mr Campbell Davidson | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Susan Goodman | Of Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Richard W Horton | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Dannelle Howley | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Denee Muller | Of Counsel | View Profile |
![]() | Mr John Oakes | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Rahul Parrab | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Avendra K Singh | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
We give clients a voice, support their ambitions and are committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in over 40 offices across four continents, we provide unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. We deliver a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
We offer solutions shaped by a clear, commercially focused understanding of clients’ business. Our robust and open culture enables us to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognizing the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, we have a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
We advise a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom we place at the core of everything we do.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Ken Kurosu | ken.kurosu@squirepb.com | +81 3 5774 1800 | |
Dan Roules | daniel.roules@squirepb.com | +86 21 6103 6309 | |
Campbell Davidson | campbell.davidson@squirepb.com | +61 2 8248 7878 | |
Tony Chong | tony.chong@squirepb.com | +61 8 9429 7688 | |
Barry Stimpson | barry.stimpson@squirepb.com | +65 6922 7870 | |
Joon Yong Kim | joon.kim@squirepb.com | +82 2 2010 8848 |