What does Herbert Smith Freehills do for the Australian Government?
Herbert Smith Freehills is an Australian Government contractor with 116 contracts worth $36.2M since 2012. Their largest government client is Department of Finance, and their average contract value is $312K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
How much does Herbert Smith Freehills win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $253K |
| 2013 | 6 | $3.7M |
| 2014 | 16 | $5.2M |
| 2015 | 24 | $2.0M |
| 2016 | 5 | $2.7M |
| 2017 | 4 | $581K |
| 2018 | 8 | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 7 | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 4 | $553K |
| 2021 | 9 | $6.9M |
| 2022 | 6 | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 13 | $3.6M |
| 2024 | 12 | $6.1M |
| 2026 | 1 | $150K |
Who are Herbert Smith Freehills's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Finance | 24 | $16.5M | 45.6% |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 6 | $8.0M | 22.1% |
| Transport for NSW | 5 | $4.3M | 12.0% |
| Australian Building and Construction Commission | 16 | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Services Australia | 7 | $986K | 2.7% |
| Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman | 16 | $983K | 2.7% |
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 6 | $895K | 2.5% |
| Department of Communications and the Arts | 6 | $763K | 2.1% |
| Department of the Treasury | 4 | $355K | 1.0% |
| Future Fund Management Agency | 1 | $253K | 0.7% |
What categories does Herbert Smith Freehills supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultancies | 3 | $3.4M | 70.1% |
| Advisory consultants | 3 | $1.2M | 24.8% |
| Other | 1 | $244K | 5.1% |
How does Herbert Smith Freehills win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| selective | 35 | $14.4M | 32.1% |
| open | 32 | $12.5M | 29.4% |
| limited | 42 | $4.5M | 38.5% |
Which Herbert Smith Freehills government contracts are expiring soon?
Herbert Smith Freehills has 3 contracts worth $536K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEX 9418 - Legal Advice | Sydney Metro | $220K | |
| LEX 44667 - Legal Advice | Transport for NSW | $166K | |
| Legal Services | Department of the Treasury | $150K |
What are Herbert Smith Freehills's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $4.4M | |
| Legal adviser for the Medibank Scoping study & sale | Department of Finance | $3.5M | |
| Legal adviser for the Medibank Scoping study | Department of Finance | $3.3M | |
| LEX 337921 - Legal Advice | Transport for NSW | $3.0M | |
| Legal Services | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | $1.6M |
What are Herbert Smith Freehills's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | Department of the Treasury | $150K | |
| Legal Assistance | Services Australia | $20K | |
| Senior Privacy Resource | Insurance and Care NSW (icare) | $244K | |
| LEX 10667 - Legal Services ET00000325 | Transport for NSW | $477K | |
| LEX 44667 - Legal Advice | Transport for NSW | $166K | |
| LEX 10539 - Legal Services | Transport for NSW | $490K | |
| Facilitation Services | Department of Defence | $41K | |
| Legal Assistance | Services Australia | $40K | |
| LEX 42555 - Legal Advice | Transport for NSW | $220K | |
| LEX 9418 - Legal Advice | Sydney Metro | $220K |
Is Herbert Smith Freehills's government business growing or declining?
Significant decline — contract value dropped 97% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Herbert Smith Freehills for government contracts?
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|---|---|---|
| ALTRAC Light Rail Partnership | 1 | $3.26B |
| ConnectSydney Pty Ltd | 1 | $282.0M |
| Ventia Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $240.0M |
| Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd | 1 | $164.0M |
| Redflex Traffic Systems Pty Ltd | 2 | $91.4M |
| Cubic Transportation Systems | 1 | $82.5M |
| Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd | 1 | $51.0M |
| Capemini Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $33.2M |
| Transport Heritage NSW | 1 | $26.7M |
| Prosegur Australia Pty Ltd | 2 | $20.5M |
What size contracts does Herbert Smith Freehills typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 39 | $960K |
| $50K-$100K | 23 | $1.7M |
| $100K-$500K | 40 | $9.3M |
| $500K-$1M | 4 | $2.7M |
| $1M-$5M | 10 | $21.6M |
What is Herbert Smith Freehills's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 98773882646
- Registered Name
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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