Norton Rose Fulbright has a comprehensive infrastructure projects and construction offering, allowing the team to advise private and public sector clients on social, transport and renewable energy infrastructure projects. The firm’s work has a notable emphasis on energy transition infrastructure, with the team advising sponsors, international contractors and government bodies in this area. Spearheading the practice in Melbourne, Luke Van Grieken has a high level of experience and knowledge in the energy industry, advising clients on wind, solar, hydro, storage and thermal power projects. Kevin Arkwright is a reference for clients in the road, rail, mining and social infrastructure sectors. Glen Warwick is well known in the market for drafting and negotiating construction and mining contracts, while Alex Whiteside handles the full range of dispute matters, from expert determinations to adjudications and court proceedings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Norton Rose Fulbright have excellent matter management and always meet or exceed timeframes for work required. They are uniquely exceptional at both front end construction matters and litigation matters.’
‘Alex Whiteside consistently offers practical and well thought out advice. He is highly responsive and a talented construction lawyer.'
‘I have had an excellent experience working with Norton Rose Fulbright. Their service is consistently outstanding, characterized by a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. The firm is innovative, always staying ahead of industry trends and providing creative solutions to complex legal issues. Moreover, they are incredibly reliable, ensuring that all matters are handled efficiently and effectively.'
‘I have had the pleasure of working with Troy McKelvie from Norton Rose Fulbright, and I am consistently impressed by his expertise and professionalism.'
‘The team has a good structure of working for both developers and contractors/builders, therefore they have oversight of and creative responses to issues relevant to all parties. This means they can foresee issues the opposing party will raise.'
‘Luke van Grieken - approachable, accessible, and works across a broad range of parties and projects, meaning he is never surprised by the issues that arise and always has a strategy to manage risk and commercial issues. His assistance with commercial issues is just as valuable as the advice on legal issues, and he makes himself heavily available during the most difficult negotiations to get the deal done.'
Key clients
- Plenary Group
- Samsung
- State Government of Victoria
- Taurus Century
- TEC Hedland
- Thales Australia
- University of Wollongong
- WSP Australia Pty Limited
- Holder East
Work highlights
Advised global energy client ENGIE on the procurement of the Goorambat East Solar Farm in Victoria, including advising on procurement structures and drafting and negotiating the EPC and O&M contracts and PV module supply arrangements.
Advised Honeywell Ltd within the Exemplar Health consortium on all aspects of its bid as the hard facilities management contractor on the Melton Hospital PPP.
Acted for Canadian Solar Construction (Australia) Pty Ltd in successfully obtaining judgment in the Queensland Court of Appeal against the principal, Re Oakey Pty Ltd (REO), for payment of $4,030,714.74 pursuant to section 78(2)(a) of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld).
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Glen Warwick
Practice head
Luke van Grieken
Other key lawyers
Kevin Arkwright; Glen Warwick; Alex Whiteside; Lachlan Wood