Transport and Logistics

Move fast on opportunities and stay ahead of regulatory change. We’ll help you anticipate potential risks and achieve commercial excellence.

How we can help

Expect more than conventional support. Our proactive transport and logistics advice anticipates challenges, simplifies complexities and maximises returns. From M&A and competition law to litigation and contracts, our team works across diverse practice areas to help you move forward with confidence.

Working with leading aviation, transportation and supply chain management clients as well as government agencies, we bring extensive transport and logistics experience and regulatory knowledge to navigate tight timelines – without compromising quality. Every commercial and legal aspect impacting your business is communicated clearly, with straight-talking advice. This unique blend of industry insight and sharp commercial mindset is your strategic advantage.

Transport and Logistics experience

Virgin Australia

On the successful ACCC authorisation of novel pricing arrangements with a range of international airlines, ACCC Airline Monitoring and the Aviation Green Paper.

Korean Air

On its unconditional ACCC clearance for the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Asiana, valued at approximately $1.6 billion.

ACFS Port Logistics

On its acquisition of LINX Cargo Care Group’s Enfield terminal and port shuttle operations.

Qube

On its $12.6 billion bid for Asciano, ACCC clearance for acquiring Maritime Container Services and ACCC engagement for acquiring shares of Newcastle Agri Terminal.

SG Fleet

On its acquisition of LeasePlan ANZ (enterprise value of $1.5 billion) using cash and SG Fleet scrip and its related ANREO to part fund the acquisition.

Transurban

On the procurement and implementation of a multi-tenanted tolling system across multiple toll roads in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

Sydney Trains

On a project for the procurement of technology systems for a newly established Rail Operations Centre.

CHC Group

On its successful acquisition of the Australian offshore helicopter business, Babcock International, in circumstances where the acquisition was blocked in the UK.

Patrick Terminals

In Federal Court proceedings against the Port of Melbourne regarding Patrick’s long-term lease, involving allegations of misleading, deceptive and unconscionable conduct.