Specialising in procurement, mergers and acquisitions, Aboriginal land law, company law, and infrastructure and major projects, Lachlan is sought out for his ability to provide strategic and pragmatic advice.

Career highlights

• Co-lead advisor to the SA state government on the multi-billion dollar Northern Water Supply project (desalination plant and pipeline construction)
• Lead advisor to a SA local council on the divestment of their water assets
• Lead advisor to the SA state government on the $2.1bn metropolitan rail network outsourcing
• Advisor to the NT government on various legislative reforms, including in relation to energy and natural resources, and with a particular focus on indigenous impacts
• Lead advisor to the NT government on the Remote Power Supply project, providing renewable energy sources to remote indigenous communities
• Lead advisor to the NT government on their first Build To Rent project
• Procurement advisor to the SA state government on the $204m South Australian Schools PPP project
• Co-lead advisor to the NT government on the $506 million divestment of the Port of Darwin
• Lead advisor to the NT government on the procurement of a $250 million six-star luxury hotel
• Co-lead advisor to the NT government on the procurement of a $400m+ ship lift and marine industries park
• Co-lead advisor to the NT government on the $800m Strategic Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Program
• Commercial and property advisor to NT Airports on multiple projects
• Advisor to the Australian Pipeline Trust on the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline, including negotiating long-term leases of indigenous land
• Lead advisor to NT Government on the NT Data Centre project
• Lead advisor to Territory Families on their out of home care program

Industry participation

• South Australian CEDA Trustee
• SACOME infrastructure committee member
• South Australian government industry lead partner and lead client relationship partner
• Member of Investment Committee for the Local Jobs Fund