Piper Alderman is home to an experienced infrastructure projects and construction team specialising in electricity transmission, large-scale hydrogen, defence infrastructure, and road and rail projects. The department is under the leadership of Adelaide-based Martin Lovell, who is a key contact for clients in the gas, hybrid power, defence and transmission infrastructure sectors. Juniper Watson is recommended for her expertise in construction, infrastructure, resources and defence projects. The team’s expertise was further strengthened in late 2024 and early 2025 with the arrivals of Cris Cureton, Brent Henderson and David Starkoff from Squire Patton Boggs.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Piper Alderman’s team delivers technically strong and commercially practical advice with a deep understanding of the construction space. Their responsiveness, consistency, and hands-on involvement set them apart from larger firms. The team is collaborative, solutions-focused, and operates as a true partner to us as a client.’
- ‘The team seeks to understand the problem or issue at hand rather than just responding to requests for action.’
Key clients
- Department for Energy and Mining
- Hitachi Rail
Work highlights
Advising the State Government on the $15.4B Torrens to Darlington (T2D) road and tunnelling project and significant procurement transactions.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martin Lovell
Other key lawyers
Juniper Watson; Cris Cureton; Brent Henderson; David Starkoff