Leighton O'Brien
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Construction
Email address
leighton.o'[email protected]Contact number
+61 2 9230 4205Share profile
Band 1
About
Provided by Leighton O'Brien
Practice Areas
Leighton is a leading projects lawyer who practises in the areas of construction, infrastructure, procurement and dispute resolution with a particular emphasis on roads, rail and PPPs. His work includes advising on procurement strategies, the tender phase, drafting and negotiating contracts and the full spectrum of contract documents including alliances, early contractor involvement, EPC, project management, construction, design and construction, project and concession deeds and operation and maintenance contracts. Leighton acts for government and private owners, concessionaries, financiers and contractors. Leighton's practice also covers dispute resolution from security of payment to expert determination, arbitration and litigation.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Leighton O'Brien is based in Sydney and is known for his assured handling of landmark road construction and other infrastructure projects, advising not only on their procurement and delivery aspects, but also on the disputes which may arise from them.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Leighton O'Brien is incredibly experienced and very good strategically with litigation."
"Leighton is one of the best construction partners who covers both front end and back end."
"Leighton O'Brien is incredibly experienced and very good strategically with litigation."
"Leighton is one of the best construction partners who covers both front end and back end."