Projects & Infrastructure

‘Optim Legal provided a highly professional approach from the commencement of the engagement through to the completion. We selected their services over those of other firms based on their ability to deliver in a cost and time effective manner.’

We understand that the success of a project depends on the timely and cost efficient delivery of project milestones, meeting the expectations of the developer and satisfying obligations to lenders.

Our team of lawyers have advised clients involved in some of the largest construction, engineering, energy and resources projects in Australia. Optim Projects makes this know-how accessible and cost efficient for small to medium-scale construction and engineering projects.

Clients regularly turn to us for advice ranging from front end contract drafting, legal project management to back end dispute resolution and litigation.
Services

Finance Construction and Operation Issues

  • Construction Contracts and Professional Appointments
  • Energy Projects
  • Project Finance / PFI
  • Joint Ventures
  • Procurement and Strategy
  • Dispute Avoidance and Risk Management

Adjudication, Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We represent clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including:

  • Adjudication
  • Arbitration
  • Litigation

Areas of expertise

We draw on knowledge from high profile infrastructure projects to advise on small to medium-scale construction and engineering projects including:

  • Energy – power stations and renewable energy installations
  • Plants – manufacturing and engineering plant construction
  • Office – procurement and construction of new headquarter buildings
  • Housing – residential and mixed-use developments (including environmentally efficient design and construction)
  • Development financing – acting for banks in relation to the construction aspects of development financing
  • Resources – structuring construction and supply contracts for construction, refurbishment or extension of mines and associated facilities