Ashurst fields a ‘top-notch, market-leading arbitration team’ with a strong track record in international arbitration and disputes across infrastructure, energy and natural resources. The practice, led by Georgia Quick, is praised as ’agile, competent and full of talent’. Quick specialises in dispute resolution in the areas of energy, construction and major projects, conducting high-value and complex international arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and ACICA rules. Jeremy Chenoweth is active in major energy and infrastructure disputes and contributes as a legal advisor, advocate and academic. Matthew Blycha is particularly active in complex infrastructure and energy matters, leveraging experience in the Middle East and Asia. Adam Firth advises on EPC and PPP projects across transport, renewable energy and defence, offering end-to-end project expertise. Erin Eckhoff is also a key practitioner in the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘This is a top-notch, market-leading arbitration team - operating in Australia and beyond. The team is agile, competent and full of talent.'
- ‘Jeremy Chenoweth and Georgia Quick: Both excellent lawyers and excellent team leaders. They are at the top of the local market, and they do very well in South East Asia and East Asia.’
- 'Technically very strong. Have a deep understanding of the issues, and provide targeted advice. Partners are actively involved in the brief providing their experience and guidance.'
Key clients
- AGL Energy Limited Airservices Australia Alcoa Corporation Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd CBRE Pty Limited Gold Coast City Council Hochtief AG Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Limited LafargeHolcim Ltd Leighton Offshore Pte Limited MMA Offshore Limited MMI Indonesia Investments Pty Ltd Nexus Infrastructure Pty Ltd Northern Oil & Gas Australia Pty Limited Northern Star Resources Ltd NorthWest Healthcare NSW Government Orica Limited Paladin Solutions PNG Ltd Roads and Maritime Services Shell International Limited SRG Global Limited Sydney Metro Whitehaven Finance Company Pty Ltd Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Limited Woodside Energy Ltd. WorkPac Pty Ltd WSA Co Limited Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adam Firth
Matthew Blycha
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Georgia Quick
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Chenoweth; Matthew Blycha; Adam Firth; Erin Eckhoff