Baker McKenzie grows its construction team in Melbourne with the appointment of Matt Coleman
08/23/2021
Baker McKenzie grows its construction team in Melbourne with the appointment of Matt Coleman
Baker McKenzie has appointed Matt Coleman as a construction partner in Melbourne. Matt joins Baker McKenzie from MinterEllison.
Baker McKenzie's National Managing Partner, Anthony Foley stated: "Matt is a true specialist when it comes to infrastructure, major projects and construction law. He has considerable experience in the development and delivery of complex large-scale projects across a broad range of industry sectors including rail, roads, education, energy, water and property. Matt complements our growing and market-leading national construction practice."
Baker McKenzie's Head of Construction in Australia, Leigh Duthie stated: "Matt is a first-class operator and welcomed addition to our growing team. Matt has acted for all types of market participants, with particular expertise advising government on construction and services procurement. His experience nicely aligns with the needs of our clients and supports our growth strategy."
Matt is experienced in project management, project structuring, procurement and delivery strategy, risk analysis, and drafting and negotiating all forms of infrastructure and construction related agreements, with specialist experience in public-private partnerships and collaborative contracting models.
When asked, what it means to join Baker McKenzie, Matt responded: "I am very excited to be taking on this challenge and joining a growing team, with the opportunity to act for both domestic and international clients on market leading infrastructure and construction matters at one of the largest law firms in the world. I am looking forward to hitting the ground running, knowing the calibre and experience of the construction lawyers I am joining.”
Baker McKenzie grows its construction team in Melbourne with the appointment of Matt Coleman
Baker McKenzie's National Managing Partner, Anthony Foley stated: "Matt is a true specialist when it comes to infrastructure, major projects and construction law. He has considerable experience in the development and delivery of complex large-scale projects across a broad range of industry sectors including rail, roads, education, energy, water and property. Matt complements our growing and market-leading national construction practice."
Baker McKenzie's Head of Construction in Australia, Leigh Duthie stated: "Matt is a first-class operator and welcomed addition to our growing team. Matt has acted for all types of market participants, with particular expertise advising government on construction and services procurement. His experience nicely aligns with the needs of our clients and supports our growth strategy."
Matt is experienced in project management, project structuring, procurement and delivery strategy, risk analysis, and drafting and negotiating all forms of infrastructure and construction related agreements, with specialist experience in public-private partnerships and collaborative contracting models.
When asked, what it means to join Baker McKenzie, Matt responded: "I am very excited to be taking on this challenge and joining a growing team, with the opportunity to act for both domestic and international clients on market leading infrastructure and construction matters at one of the largest law firms in the world. I am looking forward to hitting the ground running, knowing the calibre and experience of the construction lawyers I am joining.”
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