Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz’s practice spans an array of industries, with the firm placing an increased emphasis on energy transition and social infrastructure projects. Practice strengths include the full spread of construction-related projects and complex disputes, including international arbitration. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Steven Murray in Melbourne, who specialises in the full range of front-end matters in the energy, housing and public sectors, and Chris Slocombe in Brisbane, who provides notable expertise in the full spectrum of project delivery models. Sergio Capelli is lauded for his knowledge of advising on procurement within the transport, mining and defence industries, while Joanna Pugsley, whose expertise encompasses all areas of procurement and contracting structures, is regularly sought after by clients in the energy, housing and healthcare sectors. Disputes fall under the remit of Frank Bannon, whose experience encompasses dispute resolution, expert determination and arbitration.