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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- ‘HFW have a good understanding of engineering construction projects and are very efficient in providing legal support.’
- ‘Vast experience and knowledge across the industry sector working with Ken Hickman. He is always willing to consider alternative perspectives and provide practical and workable solutions that fit within the risk appetite of the business.’
Key clients
- WSP John Holland Alstom Jacobs Group Australia DRA Global AECOM Mammoet TT-Line Salini Impregilo S.p.A and NRW Pty Ltd Joint Venture Cobra Group COVA Group Downer EDI Ltd Daewoo E&C Hanwha Ocean Co Fulton Hogan Doosan Enerbility Doosan Heavy Industries GHD Hutchison Ports Hutchinson Builders ADB Safegate GenusPlus KPMG Askin Group Webuild Wartsila AIG Monadelphous
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.


