Highly recommended, Construction
PLC Which lawyer 2009
First-tier ranking, Construction
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2008/2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques was highly praised among clients ALB interviewed, particularly noted for it strength in construction.”
Australasian Legal Business 2009
“This is ‘an excellent construction practice that provides national coverage and serves an impressive range of clients’. The team is ‘technically excellent and responsive to the client’s requirements’, commented one source, and, although they are involved in a lot of large transactions, ‘the lawyers are always up-to-date and they know instinctively what the other side will find acceptable.’ As a result they ‘provide excellent practical and commercial advice’...”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“The group’s client base includes the likes of Laing O’Rourke, Thiess and Multiplex. Clients appreciate the 'level of competence and responsiveness’, and continually instruct the group as their ‘typical firm of first choice’…”
APL 500 2009/2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ position in the top tier is undisputed. Highlights include Geoff Wood’s advice to Veolia Water on the Sydney Desalination Plant, the largest of its kind in the world, and Andrew Chew’s continuing role acting for RiverCity Motorway Consortium on its successful bid for the A$1.9bn North-South Bypasss Tunnel.”
APL 500 2009/2009
Leading individuals - Chambers Global Guide 2009
- Peter Pether
- Geoff Wood
- Scott Budd
Leading individuals - PLC Which lawyer? 2009
- Peter Pether
- Geoff Wood
- Peter Megens
Leading individuals - APL 500 2008/2009
- Geoff Wood
- Peter Megens
Best Lawyers International (Australia) 2009
- James Forrest
- Geoff Wood
- Peter Megens
- Peter Pether
“Geoff Wood heads the practice and is described as a lawyer who is ‘always accessible and whose work represents outstanding value for money.’ He provides ‘great commercial advice and really keeps things moving.’ His recent work highlights include advising Veolia Water on establishing a joint venture with John Holland, and subsequently advising on all aspects of the successful bid for the Sydney Desalination Plant design, build and operate project.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Peter Pether is ‘one of the best lawyers in Australia’, and he enjoys a reputation as ‘a no-nonsense litigator who does not mess around.’… ‘He’s the best litigator I’ve dealt with’, commented one client, ‘and he has fantastic tactical and technical skills – a delight to work with!’ In one of the major matters he dealt with recently he represented Sydney Airport Corporation in proceedings against design and construction contractors and their foreign guarantors regarding defective work affecting Kingsford Smith Airport.”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Scott Budd benefits from more than 18 years’ experience in front-end construction work and is described by clients as ‘a client-focused and razor-sharp lawyer who has a very commercial approach’…”
Chambers Global Guide 2009
“Adam Wallwork 'impresses’, and Peter Pether is also recommended.”
APL 500 2008/2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques has an impressive array of talent in the Asia-Pacific region, fielding five leading nominees from offices in Australia and Hong Kong.”
The International Who’s Who of Construction lawyers 2007