Rod Eddington is Chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, J.P Morgan’s Asia Pacific Advisory Council and non-executive Chairman of Lion.
Educated as an engineer at the UWA and then Oxford University as WA’s 1974 Rhodes Scholar, Sir Rod’s career began in transport and aviation and he went on to become CEO of Cathay Pacific, Ansett Airlines and British Airways, before retiring in late 2005 and returning to Australia.
In 2005, Sir Rod was awarded a Knighthood by the British Government for service to civil aviation, in 2012 was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for service to business and commerce and in 2015 was honoured by the Japanese Government with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun for his contribution to strengthening the economic relations between Australia and Japan.
Sir Rod serves as a member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and is President of the Australia Japan Business Cooperation Committee. He is also Chair of the Advisory Board for the Rugby World Cup Bid 2027 and sits as a non-executive director on the Boards of Kirin Holdings Company Limited, China Light & Power Holdings, John Swire and Sons Pty Ltd (Australia) and The Herald & Weekly Times. He is Chairman of Lion. He served as the
Marika Calfas is the Chief Executive Officer of NSW Ports, the private sector organisation responsible for managing the ports of Botany and Kembla and intermodal terminals at Cooks River and Enfield, in NSW.
Marika has considerable experience in the port sector across a broad range of portfolio areas including port planning and development. Marika came to the port sector from consulting engineering.
Marika is Deputy Chair of Ports Australia, Board member of Infrastructure NSW and the Australian Logistics Council, member of Wollongong University’s SMART Advisory Council and Australia’s representative to PIANC’s (International Waterborne Transport Association’s) Environmental Commission.
Marika Calfas is the Chief Executive Officer of NSW Ports, the private sector organisation responsible for managing the ports of Botany and Kembla and intermodal terminals at Cooks River and Enfield, in NSW.
Marika has considerable experience in the port sector across a broad range of portfolio areas including port planning and development. Marika came to the port sector from consulting engineering.
Marika is Deputy Chair of Ports Australia, Board member of Infrastructure NSW and the Australian Logistics Council, member of Wollongong University’s SMART Advisory Council and Australia’s representative to PIANC’s (International Waterborne Transport Association’s) Environmental Commission.
Scott Charlton is Chief Executive Officer of Transurban, a leading infrastructure company with operations in Australia and North America. An engineer by training, Scott joined Transurban in 2012 as Chief Executive Officer and a Director.
Scott has more than 25 years of experience in developing, funding, constructing, and operating infrastructure assets, working with some of the sector’s leading corporations.
Before joining Transurban, Scott was Chief Operating Officer for Lend Lease’s global operations (2010 to 2012).
From 2007 to 2009 he was Chief Financial Officer at Leighton Holdings, having joined the company in 2002 with responsibility for mergers/acquisitions, investments, treasury, tax, balance sheet and Private Partnership Projects.
Scott has also spent 11 years in investment banking with eight years at Deutsche Bank culminating in the role of Managing Director, Head of Transport and Infrastructure – Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. Previously he was Managing Director, Head of Project Finance for Deutsche Bank in Australia and involved in many of the privatisations and private partnerships in Australia during the 1990s.
Scott Charlton is Chief Executive Officer of Transurban, a leading infrastructure company with operations in Australia and North America. An engineer by training, Scott joined Transurban in 2012 as Chief Executive Officer and a Director.
Scott has more than 25 years of experience in developing, funding, constructing, and operating infrastructure assets, working with some of the sector’s leading corporations.
Before joining Transurban, Scott was Chief Operating Officer for Lend Lease’s global operations (2010 to 2012).
From 2007 to 2009 he was Chief Financial Officer at Leighton Holdings, having joined the company in 2002 with responsibility for mergers/acquisitions, investments, treasury, tax, balance sheet and Private Partnership Projects.
Scott has also spent 11 years in investment banking with eight years at Deutsche Bank culminating in the role of Managing Director, Head of Transport and Infrastructure – Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong. Previously he was Managing Director, Head of Project Finance for Deutsche Bank in Australia and involved in many of the privatisations and private partnerships in Australia during the 1990s.
Nicole is currently the leader of MinterEllison’s Infrastructure Industry team nationally and is also a Partner in the Projects, Infrastructure and Construction business unit at MinterEllison. Nicole has over 23 years’ experience in legal aspects of infrastructure, construction, engineering and project development. She focuses on both high profile infrastructure developments (both economic and social) and large scale commercial and residential developments, including urban renewal.
She has expertise working with Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure procurement and delivery, and major property development, providing strategic and commercial advice, together with a focus on risk management and stakeholder engagement.
She is a member of and chairs the Law Advisory Council for the University of New South Wales and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Nicole is currently the leader of MinterEllison’s Infrastructure Industry team nationally and is also a Partner in the Projects, Infrastructure and Construction business unit at MinterEllison. Nicole has over 23 years’ experience in legal aspects of infrastructure, construction, engineering and project development. She focuses on both high profile infrastructure developments (both economic and social) and large scale commercial and residential developments, including urban renewal.
She has expertise working with Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure procurement and delivery, and major property development, providing strategic and commercial advice, together with a focus on risk management and stakeholder engagement.
She is a member of and chairs the Law Advisory Council for the University of New South Wales and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
John is the Co-Head of Macquarie Capital for Australia and New Zealand.
John has 19 years of experience in the finance and infrastructure sectors both as a civil engineer and in infrastructure finance.
While at Macquarie, John has advised on corporate and project financings, mergers & acquisitions and arranging debt and equity for a variety of transactions. John has also provided strategic financial advice to corporates in relation to capital structure reviews, and governments in relation to projects, assets and financing.
Previously, John worked for a number of years as a civil engineer in Australia on infrastructure projects, before completing his Doctorate at Oxford University in civil engineering, and subsequently his Master of Applied Finance.
John is the Co-Head of Macquarie Capital for Australia and New Zealand.
John has 19 years of experience in the finance and infrastructure sectors both as a civil engineer and in infrastructure finance.
While at Macquarie, John has advised on corporate and project financings, mergers & acquisitions and arranging debt and equity for a variety of transactions. John has also provided strategic financial advice to corporates in relation to capital structure reviews, and governments in relation to projects, assets and financing.
Previously, John worked for a number of years as a civil engineer in Australia on infrastructure projects, before completing his Doctorate at Oxford University in civil engineering, and subsequently his Master of Applied Finance.
Louise Adams is currently Chief Executive – Australia & New Zealand for global engineering and advisory services provider Aurecon. Prior to her current role, Louise was the Regional Director responsible for Aurecon’s operations across South Australia and Victoria.
In 2016 Louise received a high commendation for Female Champion of Change in Consult Australia’s Excellence Awards and in 2018 she was awarded a Chief Executive Women Scholarship to attend the Wharton Business School of the University of Philadelphia. She is a member of Australia’s Chief Executive Women group and is a committee member for Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s Women’s Infrastructure Network Steering Committee. Since 2019 she has sat as the only female CEO Advisor to Consult Australia’s Male Champions of Change and in May of 2020 stepped into the Chair role.
As a Chartered Civil Engineer, Louise has over 20 years’ experience leading major civil and multidisciplinary projects in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Iran, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Guyana, North America, Pakistan, Libya, Qatar, and the UAE.
Louise is a fellow of the Institute of Engineers, holding the accreditations of CPEng, Eng Exec, IntPE(Aus) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Louise Adams is currently Chief Executive – Australia & New Zealand for global engineering and advisory services provider Aurecon. Prior to her current role, Louise was the Regional Director responsible for Aurecon’s operations across South Australia and Victoria.
In 2016 Louise received a high commendation for Female Champion of Change in Consult Australia’s Excellence Awards and in 2018 she was awarded a Chief Executive Women Scholarship to attend the Wharton Business School of the University of Philadelphia. She is a member of Australia’s Chief Executive Women group and is a committee member for Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s Women’s Infrastructure Network Steering Committee. Since 2019 she has sat as the only female CEO Advisor to Consult Australia’s Male Champions of Change and in May of 2020 stepped into the Chair role.
As a Chartered Civil Engineer, Louise has over 20 years’ experience leading major civil and multidisciplinary projects in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Iran, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Guyana, North America, Pakistan, Libya, Qatar, and the UAE.
Louise is a fellow of the Institute of Engineers, holding the accreditations of CPEng, Eng Exec, IntPE(Aus) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Preet Brar is Chief Financial Officer of Veolia Australia & New Zealand, a global leader in water, waste and energy management solutions. In her role she is responsible for investments, treasury, tax, balance sheet, procurement, mergers/acquisitions and compliance.
A finance and commercial professional with over 15 years of hands on experience from operational, board and executive level roles. Her experience across project development and financing sees her play a critical role in the delivery of strategic projects for Veolia.
Prior to her appointment as CFO, Preet led Veolia’s water, waste & energy operations across South Australia & Northern Territory while delivering sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Her passion for sustainable solutions and the circular economy helped the business become an early adopter of renewable energy and energy recovery projects.
She believes in the circular economy model where our valuable natural resources are preserved whilst pursuing sustainable growth.
Preet Brar is Chief Financial Officer of Veolia Australia & New Zealand, a global leader in water, waste and energy management solutions. In her role she is responsible for investments, treasury, tax, balance sheet, procurement, mergers/acquisitions and compliance.
A finance and commercial professional with over 15 years of hands on experience from operational, board and executive level roles. Her experience across project development and financing sees her play a critical role in the delivery of strategic projects for Veolia.
Prior to her appointment as CFO, Preet led Veolia’s water, waste & energy operations across South Australia & Northern Territory while delivering sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Her passion for sustainable solutions and the circular economy helped the business become an early adopter of renewable energy and energy recovery projects.
She believes in the circular economy model where our valuable natural resources are preserved whilst pursuing sustainable growth.
Shannon is a Partner and leads EY’s Infrastructure Advisory practice in Australia and New Zealand. With over 25 years’ experience in advising Governments on high profile infrastructure and service contract procurements, Shannon brings a depth of experience across the procurement lifecycle.
Shannon has a focus on the transport sector, where she has been involved in a breadth of Government investments, including Sydney Metro, Melbourne Train & Tram Franchising, Melbourne Metro, Regional Rail Link, High Speed Rail, Port of Hastings, UK Rail Franchising and the Irish Toll Roads Programme, amongst others.
Shannon chairs IPA’s Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Steering Committee.
Shannon is a Partner and leads EY’s Infrastructure Advisory practice in Australia and New Zealand. With over 25 years’ experience in advising Governments on high profile infrastructure and service contract procurements, Shannon brings a depth of experience across the procurement lifecycle.
Shannon has a focus on the transport sector, where she has been involved in a breadth of Government investments, including Sydney Metro, Melbourne Train & Tram Franchising, Melbourne Metro, Regional Rail Link, High Speed Rail, Port of Hastings, UK Rail Franchising and the Irish Toll Roads Programme, amongst others.
Shannon chairs IPA’s Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Steering Committee.
Kim is a commercial and finance professional with over 20 years of experience across both public and private sectors.
Kim is Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer at NSW Treasury, responsible for the State’s Global NSW strategy which focuses on long term economic development and job creation. This involves working with Government and industry to ensure NSW remains globally competitive and invests in the industries and places that will ensure NSW remains a great place to live, work and visit.
She is passionate about collaboration across the public sector and working in partnership with the private sector to maximise efficiency and outcomes for the people of NSW.
Kim is a commercial and finance professional with over 20 years of experience across both public and private sectors.
Kim is Deputy Secretary, Chief Operating Officer at NSW Treasury, responsible for the State’s Global NSW strategy which focuses on long term economic development and job creation. This involves working with Government and industry to ensure NSW remains globally competitive and invests in the industries and places that will ensure NSW remains a great place to live, work and visit.
She is passionate about collaboration across the public sector and working in partnership with the private sector to maximise efficiency and outcomes for the people of NSW.
Leilani Frew was appointed as the inaugural CEO of the Commonwealth Government’s Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency in 2017. IPFA is an executive agency that works with the Commonwealth, States and Territories as well as private sector stakeholders and provides independent commercial and financial advice to support the Australian Government’s infrastructure investment decisions.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Leilani is a respected and experienced infrastructure finance and advisory professional having held a number of leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining IPFA, Leilani spent nearly five years leading NSW Treasury teams in the provision of commercial and financial advice to the NSW Government and its agencies delivering on the Government’s major infrastructure and services commissioning priorities and serving on a number of Government advisory boards and committees.
Before her public service career, Leilani held senior positions in Moelis, RBS, ABN AMRO and Commonwealth Bank specialising in supporting public and private sector organisations to acquire, divest and/or raise capital for infrastructure assets around the world.
Her contribution to the infrastructure industry was recognised by her peers in 2015 when she received the Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award from IPA. Leilani holds a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering, both from Queensland University of Technology.
Leilani Frew was appointed as the inaugural CEO of the Commonwealth Government’s Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency in 2017. IPFA is an executive agency that works with the Commonwealth, States and Territories as well as private sector stakeholders and provides independent commercial and financial advice to support the Australian Government’s infrastructure investment decisions.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Leilani is a respected and experienced infrastructure finance and advisory professional having held a number of leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining IPFA, Leilani spent nearly five years leading NSW Treasury teams in the provision of commercial and financial advice to the NSW Government and its agencies delivering on the Government’s major infrastructure and services commissioning priorities and serving on a number of Government advisory boards and committees.
Before her public service career, Leilani held senior positions in Moelis, RBS, ABN AMRO and Commonwealth Bank specialising in supporting public and private sector organisations to acquire, divest and/or raise capital for infrastructure assets around the world.
Her contribution to the infrastructure industry was recognised by her peers in 2015 when she received the Women’s Achievement in Infrastructure Award from IPA. Leilani holds a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Engineering, both from Queensland University of Technology.
Roberto Gallardo has worked in the infrastructure sector for over 25 years. Roberto began working on civil and mining projects prior to develop Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Infrastructure. He has been the MD of three infrastructure companies in Europe, America and Asia Pacific giving him visibility over diverse contractual and risk transfer models.
Roberto has been member of SEOPAN export Group (Spanish Major Contractors Association), Irish Highways Association Board, EIC (European International Contractors) International procurement working Group and the Chilean Construction Chamber prior to joining IPA advisory Board.
At the beginning of 2015 he joined Pacific Partnerships (CIMIC) as Deputy Managing Director. After two years in the role, Roberto was transferred to CPB (CIMIC) to support the development, growth and efficiency of some CPB Business Units.
He has got the privilege to participate in iconic projects such as West Gate Tunnel in Victoria, Transmission Gully in NZ, South Flank (BHP – WA) among others.
Roberto Gallardo has worked in the infrastructure sector for over 25 years. Roberto began working on civil and mining projects prior to develop Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) Infrastructure. He has been the MD of three infrastructure companies in Europe, America and Asia Pacific giving him visibility over diverse contractual and risk transfer models.
Roberto has been member of SEOPAN export Group (Spanish Major Contractors Association), Irish Highways Association Board, EIC (European International Contractors) International procurement working Group and the Chilean Construction Chamber prior to joining IPA advisory Board.
At the beginning of 2015 he joined Pacific Partnerships (CIMIC) as Deputy Managing Director. After two years in the role, Roberto was transferred to CPB (CIMIC) to support the development, growth and efficiency of some CPB Business Units.
He has got the privilege to participate in iconic projects such as West Gate Tunnel in Victoria, Transmission Gully in NZ, South Flank (BHP – WA) among others.
Michael joined IFM Investors in July 2006 and is responsible for managing IFM Investors’ Australian Infrastructure Fund and is also a member of the Investment Sub-Committee for IFM Investors’ Global Infrastructure Fund.
Prior to joining IFM Investors, Michael held senior executive positions at the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (public-private infrastructure group) and global consulting engineers, Arup, in the UK and in Australia. Michael represents IFM Investors as a Director on the board of Ausgrid and previously represented IFM Investors as a Director on the boards of NSW Ports, Pacific Hydro, Eastern Distributor (M1 toll-road in NSW), Interlink Roads (M5 toll-road in NSW), Ecogen Energy (power generation business in Victoria) and Wyuna Water (public-private partnership in NSW).
Michael holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Strathclyde, is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Michael joined IFM Investors in July 2006 and is responsible for managing IFM Investors’ Australian Infrastructure Fund and is also a member of the Investment Sub-Committee for IFM Investors’ Global Infrastructure Fund.
Prior to joining IFM Investors, Michael held senior executive positions at the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (public-private infrastructure group) and global consulting engineers, Arup, in the UK and in Australia. Michael represents IFM Investors as a Director on the board of Ausgrid and previously represented IFM Investors as a Director on the boards of NSW Ports, Pacific Hydro, Eastern Distributor (M1 toll-road in NSW), Interlink Roads (M5 toll-road in NSW), Ecogen Energy (power generation business in Victoria) and Wyuna Water (public-private partnership in NSW).
Michael holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Strathclyde, is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australia and a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Jason is Deputy Secretary, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance where he is responsible for providing strategic commercial, financial and risk management advice to the Victorian Government. Activities include managing the State’s balance sheet, prudential supervision of the public financial corporations, Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s), infrastructure procurement and investment, commercial and property transactions and the monitoring and governance of the State’s major Government Business Enterprises.
Prior to this role, Jason was the Executive Director, Infrastructure Delivery (Partnerships Victoria) where he was responsible for providing strategic commercial, financial and structuring advice to the Victorian Government on major infrastructure projects.
Jason has been with the Department of Treasury and Finance for 20 years.
Jason is Deputy Secretary, Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance where he is responsible for providing strategic commercial, financial and risk management advice to the Victorian Government. Activities include managing the State’s balance sheet, prudential supervision of the public financial corporations, Public Private Partnerships (PPP’s), infrastructure procurement and investment, commercial and property transactions and the monitoring and governance of the State’s major Government Business Enterprises.
Prior to this role, Jason was the Executive Director, Infrastructure Delivery (Partnerships Victoria) where he was responsible for providing strategic commercial, financial and structuring advice to the Victorian Government on major infrastructure projects.
Jason has been with the Department of Treasury and Finance for 20 years.
Scott Power has been integral to the success of BMD, leading the business through his role as Chief Executive Officer of BMD Group. Mr Power was previously Group Executive Director – Operations from 2009 – 2020.
Having commenced his engineering career in the business his father started, Scott combines more than 25 years of technical engineering and construction experience in management roles and contracting disciplines, to lead the sustained growth and strategic direction of the Group.
As both a professional engineer and business leader, Scott has spearheaded the management of BMD’s national portfolio of infrastructure projects, successfully achieving a consistent annual turnover of more than $1 billion.
Passionate about industry sustainability, local participation, training, diversity and building a clear and inspiring strategy for business growth, Scott empowers teams to take ownership and deliver on projected outcomes. Scott continues to instil the culture BMD is renowned for and that has enabled its differentiation from its competitors.
Scott’s focus is to manage BMD’s continued success in a manner that retains the long-term relationships and a collaborative approach that has been the hallmark of the Group since its inception in 1979. He is actively involved in the construction industry, advocating for contractors and building relationships with clients and partners to uphold the respected position BMD holds in the industry.
Scott Power has been integral to the success of BMD, leading the business through his role as Chief Executive Officer of BMD Group. Mr Power was previously Group Executive Director – Operations from 2009 – 2020.
Having commenced his engineering career in the business his father started, Scott combines more than 25 years of technical engineering and construction experience in management roles and contracting disciplines, to lead the sustained growth and strategic direction of the Group.
As both a professional engineer and business leader, Scott has spearheaded the management of BMD’s national portfolio of infrastructure projects, successfully achieving a consistent annual turnover of more than $1 billion.
Passionate about industry sustainability, local participation, training, diversity and building a clear and inspiring strategy for business growth, Scott empowers teams to take ownership and deliver on projected outcomes. Scott continues to instil the culture BMD is renowned for and that has enabled its differentiation from its competitors.
Scott’s focus is to manage BMD’s continued success in a manner that retains the long-term relationships and a collaborative approach that has been the hallmark of the Group since its inception in 1979. He is actively involved in the construction industry, advocating for contractors and building relationships with clients and partners to uphold the respected position BMD holds in the industry.
Rodney Wallis is National Australia Bank’s Executive and global lead, responsible for the bank’s origination activities across the Resources, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities, Government & Education sectors for institutional banking clients globally. These clients are managed from 12 offices across 7 countries. Rodney is a well known senior infrastructure and finance industry leader who has worked across mergers & acquisition advisory, equity capital markets, principal infrastructure investment, asset management, institutional coverage and senior leadership & management roles.
In addition to sitting on the National Advisory Board for Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Rodney is also the Deputy Chairperson for the New South Wales Government State Archives and Records Authority (one of Australia’s pre-eminent archives and records authorities with a vast collection of historical records and archives dating back to the European settlement of Australia in 1788).
Prior to joining NAB, Rodney held roles as the Managing Director and Australian Head of Resources, Utilities, Infrastructure and Transport for MUFG Bank; as well as the Managing Director, Asia and Oceania Head of Sector Coverage and Acquisition Finance for Utilities, Infrastructure and Transport for the bank. In this capacity, Rodney provided oversight and strategic leadership for the bank’s activities across the broader Asian and Oceania region for these sectors. Rodney has also held several investment banking, asset management and institutional banking roles for ANZ, Infrastructure Capital Group Ltd., and ABN AMRO Bank NV.
Rodney graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Auckland.
Rodney Wallis is National Australia Bank’s Executive and global lead, responsible for the bank’s origination activities across the Resources, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities, Government & Education sectors for institutional banking clients globally. These clients are managed from 12 offices across 7 countries. Rodney is a well known senior infrastructure and finance industry leader who has worked across mergers & acquisition advisory, equity capital markets, principal infrastructure investment, asset management, institutional coverage and senior leadership & management roles.
In addition to sitting on the National Advisory Board for Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Rodney is also the Deputy Chairperson for the New South Wales Government State Archives and Records Authority (one of Australia’s pre-eminent archives and records authorities with a vast collection of historical records and archives dating back to the European settlement of Australia in 1788).
Prior to joining NAB, Rodney held roles as the Managing Director and Australian Head of Resources, Utilities, Infrastructure and Transport for MUFG Bank; as well as the Managing Director, Asia and Oceania Head of Sector Coverage and Acquisition Finance for Utilities, Infrastructure and Transport for the bank. In this capacity, Rodney provided oversight and strategic leadership for the bank’s activities across the broader Asian and Oceania region for these sectors. Rodney has also held several investment banking, asset management and institutional banking roles for ANZ, Infrastructure Capital Group Ltd., and ABN AMRO Bank NV.
Rodney graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Auckland.
Emma is an infrastructure and major projects specialist and has advised some of the firm’s most significant clients on the management and delivery of large-scale public infrastructure projects. Emma is regarded as a market leader in public private partnership (PPP) projects in the transport sector and the associated procurement aspects of those projects. She has been the lead partner on a number of successful major infrastructure projects in jurisdictions across Australia since the inception of the PPP model.
Emma has 25 years’ experience advising governments, sponsors and financiers on large scale PPP procurements. From the very first Australian PPP in Southern Cross Station Redevelopment to the recently completed Sydney Metro Northwest and City and Southwest PPP, Emma has considerable depth and breadth of experience in leading PPP procurements in Australia. Emma is regarded as one of Australia’s leading infrastructure lawyers and has been ranked as a leading Projects lawyer in Chambers Global for the last nine years and also listed in Best Lawyers in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 in Project Finance and Development.
Emma is Allens’ national Practice Group Leader for the Projects and Developments Group and sits on the Allens Executive Committee. She is also an active member of Chief Executive Women.
Emma is an infrastructure and major projects specialist and has advised some of the firm’s most significant clients on the management and delivery of large-scale public infrastructure projects. Emma is regarded as a market leader in public private partnership (PPP) projects in the transport sector and the associated procurement aspects of those projects. She has been the lead partner on a number of successful major infrastructure projects in jurisdictions across Australia since the inception of the PPP model.
Emma has 25 years’ experience advising governments, sponsors and financiers on large scale PPP procurements. From the very first Australian PPP in Southern Cross Station Redevelopment to the recently completed Sydney Metro Northwest and City and Southwest PPP, Emma has considerable depth and breadth of experience in leading PPP procurements in Australia. Emma is regarded as one of Australia’s leading infrastructure lawyers and has been ranked as a leading Projects lawyer in Chambers Global for the last nine years and also listed in Best Lawyers in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 in Project Finance and Development.
Emma is Allens’ national Practice Group Leader for the Projects and Developments Group and sits on the Allens Executive Committee. She is also an active member of Chief Executive Women.