Freya Hillier

Freya advises governments, project sponsors, principals and contractors on major infrastructure projects (including public private partnerships) during procurement, development and operations. She also has a particular interest in complex government sale and acquisition processes.  Freya advises on projects in various sectors including roads, ports and forestry.

Freya has worked as General Counsel (AU & NZ) for a fin-tech company, completed a number of client secondments, and understands key commercial drivers for major projects as well as operational practicalities.

A small selection of Freya’s experience includes:

Projects and procurement

• acting for successful bidders in major acquisitions and privatisations, including the acquisition of the South Australian Forestry Plantation assets, the Port of Melbourne and the Clem7 Tunnel
• advising on the procurement of, and bidding for, major infrastructure projects (including public private partnerships), including the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Legacy Way and Go-Between Bridge, and M2 Upgrade
• advising State and private sector entities during the construction and operation of public private partnerships, including in respect of the Queensland Schools PPP and the Gateway/Logan Motorway Franchise

In-house strategic advice
 

• providing strategic risk management advice and recommendations to Boards
• advising on and leading the practical implementation of regulatory changes required for business as usual operations
• leading legal due diligence on potential acquisitions
• liaising with multiple business units and stakeholders to implement systems legal compliance systems