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Infrastructure projects and construction

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Thomson Geer’s wide-ranging practice includes advising both domestic and international clients on procurement, tender preparation, contractual matters and construction-related claims. The team provides expert advice across the full remit of dispute resolution matters, from arbitration to expert determination and litigation. Franco Aversa is well versed in advising on project administration and construction disputes, while Andrew Kelly is a key name for principals, contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects in the construction and engineering sectors. Jack Fan is an experienced dispute resolution lawyer specialising in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team has experienced substantial growth in 2025 with the arrivals of Phillip Coady from Clyde & Co LLP and Steve McKinney and Sarah Ross-Smith from Ashurst (along with their teams), bringing expertise in procurement, construction and infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Strong bench strength in this area of the law, meaning turnaround times are very fast. Also a high degree of expertise in specialist areas.’

  • ‘Amiable, friendly and very easy to work with - Shannon Schwarz in particular is a fantastic trusted advisor.’

  • ‘Andrew Kelly has a smart collaborative team who deliver a quality product every time. Their ability to get on the same level as their client and quickly grasp very technical aspects of a business and industry has been outstanding.'

  • 'Within this team everyone has the opportunity to shine. Clients don't just get exposure to the senior lawyers and partners, Andrew Kelly's juniors have the opportunity to grow and impress too.’

  • ‘It goes without saying that Andrew Kelly is technically savvy. His ability to distil complexity is second to none and you can be confident that you have the right lawyer to achieve a strong outcome. He is always alive to the competing drivers that are often in disputes, and he is responsive to them.'

  • 'A special mention should be made in respect of Brodie Roberts who is a great advocate who can get across complex matters quickly, is a lateral thinker, hardworking and is efficient with his time.’

Key clients

  • Roberts Co
  • BCS New Zealand Ltd, a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd
  • DT Infrastructure and Samsung Joint Venture
  • Acciona and Genus Joint Venture
  • Richard Crookes Constructions
  • Alstom
  • Canstruct Pty Ltd
  • Civil Mining & Construction Pty Ltd
  • Greystar
  • SA Department of Infrastructure and Transport
  • Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd
  • Paynters Pty Ltd

Work highlights

Advising Australian tier 1 construction company Roberts Co in its bid with Webuild as an unincorporated joint venturer for the design and construction of the A$1.8 billion Women and Babies Hospital in Perth, Western Australia.
Advising the TasVic Greenlink Joint Venture on all aspects of its bid for the proposed A$16.5 billion Marinus Link undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria across Bass Strait.
Acting for BCS New Zealand Ltd, the New Zealand arm of listed Japanese material handling giant Daifuku, in relation to an adjudication claim under the Construction Contracts Act 2001 (NZ) against New Zealand Post Ltd.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Other key lawyers

Franco Aversa; Andrew Kelly; Jack Fan; Shannon Schwarz; Brodie Roberts; Phillip Coady; Steve McKinney; Sarah Ross-Smith

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