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Consulting and Advisory
- Our Consulting & Advisory practice helps clients cut through complexity to deliver mining and infrastructure megaprojects with confidence. We bring deep experience in all project management disciplines - offering practical insights and solutions that balance strategic intent with on-the-ground realities. We work alongside owners, operators, and investors to shape projects from concept through delivery, ensuring decisions are grounded in robust data, commercial discipline, and industry best practice. Our team is trusted for providing frank, independent advice while partnering closely with clients to co-develop fit-for-purpose frameworks, processes, and solutions that unlock value without unnecessary overhead. Whether it’s establishing capital project frameworks, leading complex negotiations, strengthening risk and assurance functions, or guiding organisations through change, our Consulting & Advisory services are designed to deliver clarity, alignment, and measurable results across the full project lifecycle. Example offerings include; - Front-end project advisory - Project 'triage' - we will help you fix what's broken - Capital Project Frameworks - Project controls and performance advisory - Complex negotiation planning and execution - Setup or strengthen risk management practice - Help manage major contractual claims - Reset a programme for success - Support clients though management of major change
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What are some example Consulting and Advisory assignments that Lawbrook has completed?
- Tier 1 mining company - management of major insurance claim
- Tier 2 mining company - major project triage exercise
- Tier 1 mining company - strategic advice for project delivery model on European megaproject
- Tier 1 mining company - development of capital project framework for global division
- Tier 1 construction client - transaction advisory services for health facility
- Tier 1 energy company - strategic advice on structure of commercial transaction
- Tier 1 mining company - development of major project integrated master schedule
- Large local council - development of risk guideline
- Tier 1 mining company - strategic advice on project delivery model for global megaproject
- Tier 1 mining company - strategic commercial advice for major closure study
- Tier 1 mining company - strategic support for setup of billion-dollar IS&T project
- Tier 1 construction client - transaction advisory services for tunnelling project
- Tier 1 mining company - support for deployment of project management technology
- Tier 1 mining client - development of global capital project framework documentation
- Large government client - setup of end-of-month reporting processes
Front-end project advisory
Whether developing a new mine or delivering critical transport and energy infrastructure, the foundations of success are set early. Our front-end advisory services give decision-makers the clarity and confidence to progress investments that are realistic, resilient, and aligned with strategic goals. We support clients from concept to feasibility, ensuring capital is allocated wisely and risks are understood before execution begins.
What is involved in the offering?
Capital Project Strategy & Portfolio Optimisation – Aligning mining programs, energy corridors, or transport upgrades with corporate strategy, ensuring investments deliver maximum shareholder, government, and community value.
Transaction Advisory – Providing strategic and commercial advisory on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and public–private partnerships. For infrastructure, this includes structuring deals, evaluating bids, and advising on transaction readiness. For mining, this covers project financing, JV alignment, and asset sale readiness. Feasibility Study Development – Support with study quality, scope definition, constructability, cost/schedule realism, and risk completeness across both mine expansions and public infrastructure programs.
Business Case Development – Preparing investment-grade business cases that stand up to shareholder, treasury, and regulatory scrutiny, including financial modelling, demand forecasting, and risk-adjusted returns.
Market Entry & Localisation – Supporting international miners, contractors, and investors entering Australian jurisdictions (and Australian firms going abroad), with guidance on local content, approvals, and community expectations.
Sustainability & ESG Strategy – Embedding ESG principles early, ensuring projects are designed for decarbonisation, environmental protection, Indigenous participation, and long-term resilience.
Transaction Advisory – Providing strategic and commercial advisory on acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and public–private partnerships. For infrastructure, this includes structuring deals, evaluating bids, and advising on transaction readiness. For mining, this covers project financing, JV alignment, and asset sale readiness. Feasibility Study Development – Support with study quality, scope definition, constructability, cost/schedule realism, and risk completeness across both mine expansions and public infrastructure programs.
Business Case Development – Preparing investment-grade business cases that stand up to shareholder, treasury, and regulatory scrutiny, including financial modelling, demand forecasting, and risk-adjusted returns.
Market Entry & Localisation – Supporting international miners, contractors, and investors entering Australian jurisdictions (and Australian firms going abroad), with guidance on local content, approvals, and community expectations.
Sustainability & ESG Strategy – Embedding ESG principles early, ensuring projects are designed for decarbonisation, environmental protection, Indigenous participation, and long-term resilience.
Project controls and performance advisory
Predictable outcomes matter no matter what major project you are developing. We help establish the baselines, systems, and reporting that keep projects accountable across cost, schedule, scope, and risk. By embedding fit-for-purpose controls and digital reporting solutions, we enable clients to monitor performance, respond quickly to issues, and avoid costly surprises.
What is involved in the offering?
Baseline Development – Establishing integrated cost, schedule, scope, and risk baselines to align client, contractor, and government expectations.
PMO Setup & Uplift – Standing up Project Management Offices (PMOs) for mine developments, program management offices (PgMOs) for infrastructure portfolios, with clear roles and reporting.
Digital Reporting Dashboards – Linking live data from P6, SAP, Contruent, or infrastructure-specific systems for real-time performance insights.
Earned Value & Forecasting – Training and advisory on earned value management (EVM) across resource projects and multi-billion-dollar transport programs.
Schedule Risk & Scenario Planning – Quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) and scenario modelling to support better decisions in both mining and infrastructure delivery.
PMO Setup & Uplift – Standing up Project Management Offices (PMOs) for mine developments, program management offices (PgMOs) for infrastructure portfolios, with clear roles and reporting.
Digital Reporting Dashboards – Linking live data from P6, SAP, Contruent, or infrastructure-specific systems for real-time performance insights.
Earned Value & Forecasting – Training and advisory on earned value management (EVM) across resource projects and multi-billion-dollar transport programs.
Schedule Risk & Scenario Planning – Quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) and scenario modelling to support better decisions in both mining and infrastructure delivery.
Commercial, procurement and contracts advisory
From mining EPCM contracts to infrastructure PPPs and alliances, the right commercial strategy can make or break a project. We guide clients through procurement planning, market engagement, and contract negotiations, ensuring commercial structures are competitive, transparent, and defensible. Our expertise spans contractor selection, risk allocation, and contract administration, tailored to the realities of heavy industry and public infrastructure alike.
What is involved in the offering?
Procurement Strategy – Developing procurement strategies and plans that balance competition, local supplier capacity, and project risk.
Tender Evaluation & Negotiation Support – Managing transparent, defensible bid evaluations for mine EPC/EPCM contracts and infrastructure PPPs/alliances.
Contracting Strategy – Advising on EPC, EPCM, Alliance, PPP, and hybrid models, tailoring strategies to risk appetite, market dynamics, and delivery model.
Contract Drafting, Review & Administration – Supporting owners in drafting, reviewing, and managing claims to avoid disputes across both heavy industry and public works.
Supplier Market Analysis – Assessing supply chain dynamics, capacity, and vendor capability in mining hubs and infrastructure markets.
Tender Evaluation & Negotiation Support – Managing transparent, defensible bid evaluations for mine EPC/EPCM contracts and infrastructure PPPs/alliances.
Contracting Strategy – Advising on EPC, EPCM, Alliance, PPP, and hybrid models, tailoring strategies to risk appetite, market dynamics, and delivery model.
Contract Drafting, Review & Administration – Supporting owners in drafting, reviewing, and managing claims to avoid disputes across both heavy industry and public works.
Supplier Market Analysis – Assessing supply chain dynamics, capacity, and vendor capability in mining hubs and infrastructure markets.
Risk, safety and ESG advisory
Communities, regulators, and investors expect projects to be delivered responsibly. We embed risk management, safety leadership, and ESG principles into every phase of megaprojects, protecting people, reputation, and long-term value. From decarbonisation pathways to Indigenous engagement, our advisory helps clients build a genuine social licence to operate while maintaining delivery certainty.
What is involved in the offering?
Risk Frameworks – Building enterprise and project risk management processes that anticipate and mitigate threats in remote mine sites and urban infrastructure corridors alike.
Safety Leadership & HSEC Integration – Driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across construction and operations.
Climate & Decarbonisation Pathways – Advising on Scope 1–3 emissions, carbon reporting, and decarbonisation strategies relevant to miners, utilities, and transport operators.
Indigenous & Community Engagement – Partnering with Indigenous groups and communities to deliver lasting benefits and meet social licence expectations for both mine expansions and infrastructure corridors.
Stakeholder Engagement – Mapping and managing diverse stakeholders: landholders, regulators, investors, NGOs, governments, and communities.
Safety Leadership & HSEC Integration – Driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across construction and operations.
Climate & Decarbonisation Pathways – Advising on Scope 1–3 emissions, carbon reporting, and decarbonisation strategies relevant to miners, utilities, and transport operators.
Indigenous & Community Engagement – Partnering with Indigenous groups and communities to deliver lasting benefits and meet social licence expectations for both mine expansions and infrastructure corridors.
Stakeholder Engagement – Mapping and managing diverse stakeholders: landholders, regulators, investors, NGOs, governments, and communities.
Project governance and assurance advisory
Large-scale projects are complex, high-stakes ventures that require disciplined oversight. We design governance frameworks and provide independent assurance to give boards, executives, financiers, and regulators confidence that projects are on track, compliant, and delivering value for money. Our approach combines industry best practice with lessons learned from real-world megaproject delivery.
What is involved in the offering?
Governance Frameworks – Designing transparent, fit-for-purpose governance structures suited to both owner teams and government oversight environments.
Probity & Compliance – Ensuring procurement and project decisions stand up to audit, probity, and shareholder or public-sector scrutiny. Assurance Frameworks – Developing and embedding structured assurance programs that provide ongoing oversight across the full project lifecycle. This includes defining assurance lines (first, second, and third), risk-based review schedules, reporting protocols, and alignment with client, shareholder, or government requirements.
Probity & Compliance – Ensuring procurement and project decisions stand up to audit, probity, and shareholder or public-sector scrutiny. Assurance Frameworks – Developing and embedding structured assurance programs that provide ongoing oversight across the full project lifecycle. This includes defining assurance lines (first, second, and third), risk-based review schedules, reporting protocols, and alignment with client, shareholder, or government requirements.
Organisational and change advisory
The scale of megaprojects places unique demands on people and organisations. We advise on owner team structures, capability uplift, and change management strategies that align culture, skills, and leadership with project objectives. Our approach strengthens both immediate delivery teams and long-term organisational capability, ensuring clients are equipped to meet evolving industry and regulatory demands.
What is involved in the offering?
Operating Model Design – Structuring owner's teams and delivery agencies for efficiency and accountability.
Capability & Workforce Planning – Addressing skills gaps, localisation, and future workforce needs for both heavy industry and public infrastructure operations.
Change Management Programs – Supporting cultural and operational change in owner teams, operators, and government agencies.
Leadership Coaching – Building leadership resilience and decision-making skills in high-pressure project environments.
Board & Executive Advisory – Providing independent advice to boards, executives, and steering committees on readiness and delivery risk.
Capability & Workforce Planning – Addressing skills gaps, localisation, and future workforce needs for both heavy industry and public infrastructure operations.
Change Management Programs – Supporting cultural and operational change in owner teams, operators, and government agencies.
Leadership Coaching – Building leadership resilience and decision-making skills in high-pressure project environments.
Board & Executive Advisory – Providing independent advice to boards, executives, and steering committees on readiness and delivery risk.
Operational readiness and transition advisory
A project is only successful if it transitions smoothly into safe, reliable operations. For mining, that means ensuring processing plants, haulage systems, and sustaining capital programs are production-ready. For infrastructure, it means preparing operators, maintainers, and stakeholders for seamless handover and long-term service delivery. Our operational readiness frameworks minimise downtime, safeguard reliability, and maximise productivity from day one.
What is involved in the offering?
OR Planning & Execution – Developing operational readiness roadmaps to ensure seamless commissioning of processing plants, rail networks, ports, and energy facilities.
Ramp-Up & Handover Strategies – Supporting smooth transitions from construction to operations for mine sites and infrastructure operators.
Asset Management Frameworks – Setting up maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management systems across mining fleets and transport utilities.
Digital Twin & Data Readiness – Advising on asset data capture and digital twin strategies to future-proof both mines and infrastructure.
Sustaining Capital Integration – Ensuring sustaining capital projects align with operational priorities and budgets.
Ramp-Up & Handover Strategies – Supporting smooth transitions from construction to operations for mine sites and infrastructure operators.
Asset Management Frameworks – Setting up maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management systems across mining fleets and transport utilities.
Digital Twin & Data Readiness – Advising on asset data capture and digital twin strategies to future-proof both mines and infrastructure.
Sustaining Capital Integration – Ensuring sustaining capital projects align with operational priorities and budgets.