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Disputes as to the validity of an agreement - a matter for arbitration or the courts?
A recent decision of the High Court confirms the scope of arbitration clauses that refer disputes under a deed or agreement can be broad enough to capture disputes about the validity of the agreement ...
Getting The Deal Through: Boom in renewables
Allens Partners Ben Farnsworth Michael Ryan and Tim Stewart were part of the global panel analysing the boom in renewables in the Australian project finance market In Getting the Deal Throughs third annual issue focusing on the global project finance markets Ben Michael and Tim look at the trends ...
Allens advises Barings and Rest on acquisition for state-of-the-art logistics estate
Access Logistics Park will deliver 90,000 square metres of sustainable, high-quality logistics and industrial space across 20 hectares of land. The development is strategically located near major ...
Value capture for major transport infrastructure projects discussion paper
The Federal Government has released the discussion paper foreshadowed in its Smart Cities Plan about how to use value capture to fund infrastructure projects in Australia Infrastructure Transport Sector Leader Leighton OBrien Government Sector Leader Paul Kenny Special Finance Counsel Phillip ...
Increasing private investment in the urban water sector
Water Services Association of Australia and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia the peak bodies for water utilities and infrastructure respectively have released a joint report that calls for major reform in the provision of urban water services across Australia The report suggests that there is a ...
Allens advises Symphony Infrastructure Partners on $488m energy transition infrastructure financing
The Series-A financing sees Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment manager, invest $300 million into the business, supported by a $188 million senior debt facility from Commonwealth ...
Investing in WA – what are the land options for your renewable energy project?
Western Australia's distinctive energy system presents unique challenges and opportunities for developers considering renewable energy projects in the state. Understanding the nuances in regulatory frameworks, land tenure arrangements and infrastructure development requirements is critical ...
Judicial review of adjudication determinations - a new expansive approach?
In a recent decision the Supreme Court of Western Australia quashed two adjudication determinations on the basis of jurisdictional error At the core of the decision was a finding that the adjudicator had misapplied the terms of the relevant construction contract The decision suggests that an ...
Allens advises on first construction contract for WestConnex project
Allens has advised WestConnex Delivery Authority on the first construction contract for the WestConnex road project, being the widening of Sydney's M4 motorway. Under the contract, signed last week ...
The next frontier: challenges and developments in the transport of hydrogen in bulk
Hydrogen export presents a significant opportunity for Australia. However, there are challenges associated with bulk hydrogen transport that need to be overcome before the industry can take off. This Insight provides an update on some recent developments in transporting hydrogen by sea, and the work being done on the rules around road transport of hydrogen in bulk. ...