Overview

Transport and logistics underpin the movement of goods, services and capital across domestic and global markets. Asset performance, regulatory compliance and network reliability drive commercial outcomes in road, rail, aviation and maritime sectors. Effective management of safety, infrastructure access and supply chain transformation determines operational resilience and competitive positioning.

Thomsons advises operators, investors, service providers and governments engaged in freight and distribution networks, international trade corridors, critical infrastructure access and logistics technology deployment where regulatory oversight, safety frameworks and contractual certainty shape value.

Areas of expertise

Our experience

Alstom – Suburban Rail Loop consortium participation

Advised Alstom, the French rail and transportation systems manufacturer, on its participation as a non-owner participant in the John Holland and RATP Dev consortium delivering the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria, a project valued at A$30 to A$40 billion and the largest infrastructure project in the State.

Global stevedoring and port services client – Google port operations app commercialisation

Acted for a global stevedoring and port services client on the development and commercialisation of a first-of-its-kind port operations app in partnership with Google.

Passenger rail infrastructure – Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games delivery

Advised on the delivery of new passenger rail infrastructure ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Global rail infrastructure provider – Reputational and commercial dispute

Advised a global rail infrastructure provider on a reputational and commercial dispute concerning its market-leading rail products.

Border Express and FMH Group – National freight restructure and enterprise bargaining

Advised Border Express and the FMH Group on a national freight restructure, including enterprise agreement variations, employee transfers and enterprise bargaining with the Transport Workers' Union across multiple states.

Major rail operator – Digital transformation of ticketing and operations

Advised a major rail operator on digital transformation of public transport ticketing and operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Adelaide Airport, Wilhelmsen Port Services and Commonwealth maritime clients – Terminal access and intermodal integration

Advised international and domestic clients on terminal access, capacity allocation and intermodal integration at ports and airports, including work with Adelaide Airport, Wilhelmsen Port Services and Commonwealth maritime clients.

Gamuda Australia – Sydney Metro West bid and major tunnels package

Advised Gamuda Australia on its successful bid with consortium partner Laing O’Rourke for a A$2.16 billion contract to deliver a major tunnels and civils package for the Sydney Metro West project.

Acciona Construction Australia and CPB Contractors JV – Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program

Advised the Acciona Construction Australia and CPB Contractors joint venture on its engagement by Australian Rail Track Corporation to deliver the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program under a collaborative contracting model.