DLA Piper has developed a wide infrastructure projects and construction practice, providing clients with an integrated commercial and contentious offering across the water, transport, energy and renewables sectors. Leading the team from Perth, Richard Edwards is a name to note in the disputes sphere, with his expertise spanning the construction, transport and insurance sectors. John Gallagher is particularly well placed to advise on alliance contracting and collaborative project delivery strategies, while Gitanjali Bajaj is adept in handling complex international arbitrations in the oil and gas, renewables, defence and transport sectors. Alyson Eather advises across a range of procurement, construction and EPC contracts for major projects, as well as advising on contractual market risk allocation and risk mitigation strategies.
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Key clients
- National Intermodal Corporation Limited
- PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia Unilever
- BE Power Solutions
- Hyundai Movex Co., Ltd
- Suez Water Pty Ltd
- Western Australian Cricket Association Limited
- Hydrostor Australia Pty Ltd
- Country Fire Authority (CFA)
- Lower Murray Urban and Rural Water Corporation (Lower Murray Water)
- Samsung C&T Corporation
- Kanadevia Inova Australia Pty Ltd
- Hyundai Rotem Company
- Merricks Capital
- Asia Development Bank
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
- Engie Energie Services and Mitsui & Co, Ltd
- Solar United Network Pte. Ltd
- Downer Energy
- Kalapataru Power Transmission Limited
- McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Cobra as part of the ACEREZ consortium on its role in delivering the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Network project.
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Practice head
Richard Edwards
Other key lawyers
John Gallagher; Gitanjali Bajaj; Alyson Eather