Michael Hogan
Michael is a major projects lawyer specialising in energy and infrastructure projects.
Michael advises clients in the procurement, delivery and operation of energy and infrastructure projects. He works across a range of delivery models, with a particular focus on collaborative forms of contract. His clients are in the energy, infrastructure, resources, water, transport and development sectors. He works across Australia and in Papua New Guinea, and acts for a range of industry participants including sponsors, financiers, governments, government corporations, developers and contractors.
Michael is a versatile, commercial and creative advisor on major projects. His extensive experience as an in-house lawyer has equipped Michael with the ability to understand his client’s objectives and how to solve obstacles to the achievement of those objectives. Michael’s clients trust him with their most significant and complex projects.
One client states that “Michael Hogan has been instrumental in our company’s success, playing a crucial role in securing multiple projects. His exceptional commercial acumen, combined with his unwavering commitment to responsiveness, sets him apart. Michael’s strategic insights and pivotal role in negotiations have consistently exceeded our expectations, making him an invaluable asset and trusted partner in every endeavour” (Client testimonial, Legal500.com).
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- Sunwater Limited – the procurement of the Burdekin Falls Dam Improvement Project (a proposed alliance project to increase the storage capacity of the existing Burdekin Falls Dam by raising the dam wall by two metres)*
- CleanCo Queensland Limited – a project relating to the reinstatement of cyclone-damaged infrastructure at the Kuranda Weir in North Queensland*
- Transport for NSW – on the procurement of the ~$2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass Project using a collaborative design and construct contract*
- Transport for NSW – on the procurement of the ~$2.1 billion M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace (M12RT) using a collaborative design and construct contract*
- Australian Turf Club – advising on Stages 1 and 2 of the ATC’s unsolicited proposal to the NSW Government relating to the redevelopment of the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and associated potential projects at Warwick Farm, Canterbury Park and Royal Randwick*
- Steamships Trading Company – advising ASX-PNGX-listed Steamships’ development business (Pacific Palms Property) on various projects in Papua New Guinea, including the PORTSIDE business park to Motukea Port, Port Moresby*
*experience gained at another firm
Background
Michael holds degrees in Arts (Political Science) and Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland. He has graduate diplomas in legal practice (College of Law) and applied corporate governance (Governance Institute of Australia). Before returning to private legal practice in 2019, Michael was the General Counsel of a large Australian business.
