
Moray & Agnew’s infrastructure projects and construction team covers a wide array of matters, from regulatory and risk management advice to construction litigation. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Bill Papastergiadis in Melbourne, who specialises in both advisory and contentious construction matters, and Joel Sturgeon in Newcastle, who focuses on projects within the government, construction and utilities sectors. Phillip Vassiliadis is a name to note for clients handling major infrastructure and renewables projects, with particular expertise in handling mixed-use built form precinct developments.
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Testimonials
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- 'What sets Moray & Agnew apart is their genuine commitment to building long-term client relationships rather than just transactional engagements. They consistently invest time in understanding our business context, which translates into practical and commercially-focused advice.'
- 'The team's proactive approach to client service stands out - they've presented at our office and regularly invite our team to their events, showing they're strategic partners who help prevent issues before they arise. This relationship-first mentality extends well beyond individual matters.’
Key clients
- ANU Corporation
- University of Newcastle
Work highlights
Advising the international developer Far East Consortium on its two-tower Perth Hub development in Perth, WA as part of the redevelopment of Perth Citylink.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Bill Papastergiadis; Joel Sturgeon
Other key lawyers
Phillip Vassiliadis; Nathan Cutts; Billy Liolios
