Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Disputes involving former Middle Eastern operations
CIMIC was accused of arranging the disposal of Middle Eastern business interests in a way that left workers, subcontractors and suppliers facing unpaid claims. A court-appointed administrator in Qatar described the resulting situation in strongly critical terms. The allegations became part of wider scrutiny concerning corporate restructuring, creditor protection and obligations to affected workers and suppliers.
2013
Iraq contract-payment allegations
Media reports alleged that Leighton Holdings had been connected with corrupt payments intended to secure Iraqi oil-pipeline and other contracts. An Iraq country manager associated with intermediary Unaoil later pleaded guilty to corruption-related conduct. The episode generated significant scrutiny of the predecessor company’s compliance systems and international contracting practices.