HFW
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HFW is well known in the market for engineering and infrastructure projects within the renewable energy, resources and transport sectors. Spearheading the practice in Melbourne, Alex McKellar combines significant experience in front-end, project advisory and disputes matters. The firm’s reach was extended with the arrival of Sean Marriott from Clifford Chance in November 2024, adding expertise in renewable power projects and engineering disputes to the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have great understanding of the commercial realities of legal decision making. They provide sensible advice that considers the value of the transaction or dispute. There is a distinct effort to understand the commercial drivers of the business to provide tailored advice and support.’
‘Alex McKellar is a great support for our business. He deeply understands the needs of our organization, enabling him to provide relevant advice that importantly balances the need to be commercial and not overly risk adverse.’
Key clients
- WSP
- John Holland
Work highlights
Representing John Holland in an ongoing multi-party proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia arising from the administration of the Hastie Group in May 2012.


