Ryan A. Lee

Ryan Lee is a corporate partner in the Nashville office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP focusing on construction-related transactional matters. Drawing upon his engineering background and practical construction knowledge, Ryan represents project owners, developers, contractors and designers in negotiating and drafting contracts for a variety of project with values ranging from US$5 million to over US$12 billion. During his career, Ryan has drafted design and construction contracts on all major industry forms, including AIA, DBIA, ConsensusDocs and EJCDC, as well as bespoke agreements. Likewise, he has advised clients on all major project delivery methods with particular experience in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, design-build and construction manager structures.

Ryan also regularly advises on and drafts procurement, installation, engineered equipment supply, maintenance and operation, service, joint venture and other agreements related to construction and infrastructure projects. Based on his past governmental experience, he also advises on regulatory compliance with respect to professional licensing. Due to his sought-after advice, Ryan has represented clients across a broad range of industries including energy, manufacturing, industrial, food and beverage, higher education, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and entertainment venues and mixed-use developments.