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Corrs has been involved in some of the biggest telecommunications' infrastructure contracts seen in Australia, including advising Aurora Energy on the cable link from mainland Australia to Tasmania and NBN Co in relation to its procurement of both its passive and active equipment from a variety of suppliers.

We have developed novel and sophisticated procurement models to enable these acquisitions and projects to occur seamlessly. We have also worked closely with our clients in developing pricing models that share the risk and the reward.

Working on a diverse range of matters requires a strong understanding of the technology involved and the way that technology will be implemented. Our lawyers, many of whom have technical qualifications, were readily able to use those qualifications in documenting and negotiating the arrangements.

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Aurora Energy

Corrs advised Aurora Energy in Tasmania in relation to the access to, and use and commercialisation of, the Basslink Fibre Optic cable that links mainland Australia to Tasmania.

NBN Co - active and passive equipment procurement

Corrs advised NBN Co in relation to its procurement of passive equipment, essentially the cable and that will be laid for the national broadband network and related equipment.

Corrs also advised in relation to the contracts associated with the acquisition of active equipment - essentially the equipment that generates the data activity across the passive cable network. This includes the devices that will be in people's homes or at the end of the street that work with the cable to transfer data and activate the cable.

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Aurora Energy

Corrs advised Aurora Energy in Tasmania in relation to the access to, and use and commercialisation of, the Basslink Fibre Optic cable that links mainland Australia to Tasmania.

NBN Co - active and passive equipment procurement

Corrs advised NBN Co in relation to its procurement of passive equipment, essentially the cable and that will be laid for the national broadband network and related equipment.