Ella advises sponsors, contractors, developers and owners on the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects. Her practice spans the energy transition, renewables, transport and social infrastructure. She has extensive experience guiding her clients through all stages of a project's lifecycle, from procurement and contract negotiation to delivery, operations, asset augmentation and the renegotiation of distressed or evolving projects.
She works across the full spectrum of contracting models and arrangements that underpin these complex infrastructure projects, including concession and project agreements, EPC and construction contracts, operations and maintenance agreements and supply and other commercial contracts.
Key deals
Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone
Advised the sponsors in the ACEREZ consortium on the development of the A$5+ billion Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone project in New South Wales.
VNI West
Advising Transgrid on the procurement of the VNI West project, involving the development of a nation-building 500kV double-circuit overhead transmission line connecting the New South Wales and Victorian electricity grids.
Melbourne Metro
Advising the project company and sponsors on the delivery of the A$13.5+ billion Melbourne Metro project.
West Gate Tunnel
Advised the design and construction joint venture between CPB Contractors and John Holland on the delivery of the A$10+ billion West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne.
Griffith University student accommodation expansion
Advised Campus Living Villages on the expansion of its accommodation facilities at Griffith University through the development of a 460-bed multi-storey student accommodation tower.
Cross River Rail
Advised the D&C joint venture comprising CPB Contractors, Ghella, BAM and UGL on its bid for Brisbane's new metro rail PPP, including over-station development.