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Corrs has worked on some of Australia’s biggest telecommunications infrastructure contracts, 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.

Our novel and sophisticated procurement models enabled 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 its implementation. Many of our lawyers have technical qualifications and can draw on their industry backgrounds to document and negotiate the arrangements.

Our Experts

Andrew Chew

Partner Location Sydney Profile

Andrea Kennedy

Special Counsel Location Melbourne Profile

Andrew Messenger

Partner Location Sydney Profile

Jodie Burger

Special Counsel Location Brisbane Profile

John Letizia

Special Counsel Location Brisbane Profile

Louise Camenzuli

Partner Location Sydney Profile

Matthew Muir

Special Counsel Location Brisbane Profile

Philip Catania

Partner Location Melbourne Profile

Our Experience

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.

Striking the balance: Financing PPPs with government contributions

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Infrastructure early stage tax losses - Welcome reform but issues remain

The draft legislation on tax loss incentives for infrastructure projects is welcome, but gaps remain.

The infrastructure deficit - Is Islamic finance part of the solution?

Australia’s “infrastructure deficit” is significant. Some estimate that, over the next decade, the difference between our infrastructure needs and available government resources could blow out to as much as $770 billion.

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Solving the infrastructure dilemma - It’s all about sharing

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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.