Areas of Expertise

Construction & Infrastructure, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Transport and Logistics

Lee was admitted to practice in 2000. He specialises in onshore and offshore engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy & resources and transport & logistics matters, with extensive front and back-end experience in:

  • Review, preparation and negotiation of tenders and a broad range of contracts including EPCM, EPC, D&C, construct only, supply, services and various relationship types of contracts, and including the preparation of suites of contracts.
  • Review, preparation and negotiation of associated project documents including bank guarantees, JV agreements and tripartite deeds.
  • Project advisory matters, including project implementation, administration and claims management advice.
  • Related insolvency, employment & workplace and insurance matters, including the management of joint subrogated and primary claims.
  • Dispute resolution including arbitration, court litigation, expert determination, mediation and adjudication under security of payment legislation in various Australian jurisdictions.

Lee acts primarily for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, as well as for public institutions, health care providers, renewable energy producers, property developers, mining companies and professional service providers across a range of sectors including energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, health care, logistics and education.

What others say

"Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer"
Doyle's Guide 2022-2025
"Leading Lawyer, Alternative Dispute Resolution"
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2026

Experience

Relationship Contracting

Advising the Alliance delivering the $220m Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct, including as to the Project Alliance Agreements and all aspects of procurement

Renewable Energy

Advising Zenith Energy in relation to the development and operation of power generation facilities and associated infrastructure to power Northern Star Resources' KCGM Operations

Health Care

Advising St John of God Health Care regarding all aspects of construction of the St John of God Midland Private Hospital and Subiaco Private Hospital Stage 3

Defence Contracting

Advising Civmec Defence Industries in relation to the $3.7b program for the construction of Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels for the Royal Australian Navy

Public Infrastructure

Acting for Decmil Australia regarding all aspects of the delivery of the $200m Albany Ring Road, including in multiple adjudications

Private Infrastructure

Acting for the private owner and operator of multiple marine service bases in regional Western Australia regarding its contractual arrangements for the construction and management of those facilities, and in associated adjudications and court litigation