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Working in partnership with all levels of government and publicly owned bodies, we provide a multi-disciplinary approach to complex issues and projects.
Search our PeopleGovernments worldwide are striving to deliver effective services and build resilient infrastructure that promises sustainable, economically responsible outcomes.
Innovative and secure uses of technology will be key to public sector transformation, enabling access to services as well as building infrastructure across a range of areas such as transport, health and education. Governments are reviewing their broader roles as decision-makers, including as regulators on issues such as sustainability, access to critical goods, gathering and using data in decision-making, as well as new challenges such as cyber security.
We understand the challenges of evolving policies, competing demands and increasing pressure to deliver value and cost-effective solutions. We have deep experience advising across a wide range of areas including major procurements, infrastructure, privatisations, complex commercial, financial and regulatory matters, work health and safety, and insurance. We seek to optimise the public-private interface. Our integrated global team of public sector experts from across our global network provide a seamless service to share international expertise and lessons learned across jurisdictions to find solutions to fit local challenges.
Collaborative and responsive
As an external adviser we know we are part of a broader government team and seek to collaborate and respond to objectives and priorities.
Global expertise to deliver local solutions
We remain focused on what global trends are emerging and identifying those that will impact our public sector clients with the aim to deliver an integrated service. We aim to meet objectives and deliver on policy. We consider localised solutions as each government has their own unique set of challenges.
Front line of innovation
Our team are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our clients. Our people are experts of law; progressive thinkers, in tune with economic, political and market conditions of your business environment. This combination allows us to give you the commercial advice you need to maximise your opportunities and overcome your challenges.
How we can help
Our core legal team also works seamlessly with our Ashurst Risk Advisory team to provide practical and commercial approaches to managing risk, driving change and operational performance. We also draw on our technology team to provide advanced electronic collaboration, automation and production tools to provide faster, more consistent and cost-effective legal services.
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Legal development Supporting a future 'Made in Australia' – Energy policy announcements in the 2024-25 Federal Budget
17 May 2024
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Legal development High Court facilitates wasted expenditure claims in breach of contract cases
08 May 2024
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Legal development Business implications of Issues Paper on employment restraint clauses released by Australian Government
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Legal development Federal Court re-confirms settlement common fund orders are available to funders (and paves the way for simpler applications)
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Business Insight Privacy risks for AI and ADM in an evolving regulatory ecosystem
Discover how to align AI and ADM with rising regulatory demands and upcoming privacy reforms.
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Legal development The new Future Made in Australia Act – incoming changes to Australia's foreign investment regime
01 May 2024
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Legal development UKJT releases Legal Statement on Digital Assets and English Insolvency Law
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Legal development Federal Court to take a cautious approach to "soft" class closure where opposed
30 Apr 2024
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Legal development Australia's Capacity Investment Scheme – Consultation opens on the design for Western Australia
18 Apr 2024
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Legal development The Year Ahead: 2024 Competition & Consumer Law in Australia
21 Mar 2024
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News Ashurst advises on landmark UK Export Finance-guaranteed loan for supply of ex-Royal Navy minesweepers to Ukraine
26 Apr 2024
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News Ashurst expands cybersecurity expertise with Risk Advisory partner hire
05 Feb 2024
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