Woolworths
We advised Woolworths on its multi-billion dollar fuel supply agreements with Caltex Australia which formed one of the largest procurement contracts in Australia. The three year supply agreements will ensure the availability of petroleum products for resale at the many co-branded Woolworths/Caltex sites throughout Australia.
RTA
We are the project lawyers for the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) in its ongoing management of the M2 Motorway. This has involved drafting and negotiating the consent deed to the 2004 project debt refinancing and the 2007 agreement to widen the third lane on part of the M2; drafting a deed to amend the project documents to address issues arising from the Transurban takeover; and preparing a consolidated ongoing Project Deed and Consent Deed. Our advisory role also covered the Eastern Distributor and Sydney Harbour Tunnel toll roads.
SAP, Canon and Panasonic
For many years we have acted for companies like SAP, Canon and Panasonic on their company secretarial matters. This has involved ASIC reporting requirements, AGM and EGM requirements, director and officer appointments and resignations, D&O indemnity and insurance issues. We have also advised on their supply and distribution arrangements.
Vodafone
We advised the world's leading international mobile telecommunications company, Vodafone, on a number of its Australian distribution arrangements including its master supply agreements for the provision of business customer connections. We also advised Vodafone on amendments to the Vodafone Business Customer Terms for over 60 Vodafone corporate customers. This also included responses to requests for proposals, requests for tenders, expressions of interest and other pre-contractual documentation.
Sydney Ports Corporation
As adviser to Sydney Ports Corporation on the Port Botany Expansion - Stevedore project we prepared the multi-stage tender and lease documentation for this project and advised on various planning and environmental issues. We also conducted a detailed review of NSW government policies, Premier's memoranda and circulars and other guidelines, including the 2006 ICAC probity guidelines, to ensure the procurement process and RFP documentation complied with Government requirements.
Mastercard International
We have advised global electronic payments company, Mastercard, on a number of its recent arrangements with some of Australia's largest financial institutions.
NRMA Motoring
We advised Australia's oldest motoring organisation on a number of aspects of its current business strategy including recent investments, new business initiatives and its member loyalty program.
Pirelli Tyres
We advised premium tyre manufacturer and distributor, Pirelli, on many of its Australian distribution agreements with key dealers and on the contractual arrangements for its outsourced logistics model.