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The devil in the detail

The Manildra Group's new cogeneration plant at its Shoalhaven Starches site provides an excellent case study on managing complex delivery phase legal risks

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Mastering the art of negotiation: strategies for success

Negotiation is an essential skill that permeates our daily lives, from settling family matters to brokering multimillion-dollar business deals. Drawing from nearly three decades of top-tier experience as a commercial lawyer and strategic advisor, I've distilled ten effective strategies that can elevate your negotiation game, whether you're finalizing an infrastructure mega-project or navigating a simple household dispute.

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Getting the best from your lawyer

Most clients fail to make the most of their lawyers. They turn to lawyers in times of trouble or for statutory routines. But the best lawyers can be strategic partners if they are engaged correctly. This article explains how to get extra value from your lawyer on your next project

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It’s all happening in the Northern Territory

The Federal Government’s re-announcement of infrastructure funding commitments to the Northern Territory validates the Territory Government’s recent efforts on infrastructure strategy and planning.

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PPP 2.0 - Towards Greater Collaboration

The number of Australia PPP deals since 2015 indicates government interest in the PPP model is declining. This paper and presentation consider the underlying reasons for this, and what governments and equity investors can do to reinvigorate government interest in utilising private capital to deliver public infrastructure.

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Improving construction outcomes through strategic collaboration contracts

This report explains how strategic collaboration contracts could be used by the Australian construction sector to continuously improve construction outcomes, by breaking the cycle of lost learning, reducing the sector’s excessive reliance on competitive tendering and leveraging the prospect of further work to attract productivity-enhancing investments by suppliers.

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Contracting in the New Economy

If you want to learn more about collaborative contracting, I strongly recommend you read Contracting in the New Economy by David Frydlinger, Kate Vitasek, Jim Bergman and Tim Cummins.

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