Andrew George Elias
Biography
Andrew Elias is a senior associate in the Construction team advising on the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects. His practice focuses exclusively on construction law, acting for clients across defence, energy, infrastructure (including digital infrastructure), industrial and property sectors.
Andrew advises on the preparation and negotiation of construction and procurement contracts, including NEC4, FIDIC, EPC and Australian standard forms. He supports clients on contract strategy, risk allocation and delivery models across complex projects.
Practice Focus
Andrew's practice focuses on construction and procurement contracts, contract strategy and delivery models, risk allocation and contract administration, energy and infrastructure projects, and commercial and residential developments.
Representative Legal Matters
Defence and Energy
- Advised on defence sector contracts with major contractors and asset maintenance programs
- Provided strategic advice on solar and battery storage projects
- Drafted and negotiated EPC and EPCM / Split contracting models
- Acted on international solar infrastructure projects
Infrastructure and Commercial
- Advised on large-scale warehouse and automation developments
- Prepared contract suites for infrastructure and water projects
- Negotiated access and project agreements for major developments
Residential Developments
- Prepared and negotiated demolition, ECI, Access Deeds, Consultancy Agreements, Minor Works Contracts and D&C contracts for mixed-use developments
- Advised on embedded network agreements for mixed-use residential and hotel developments
- Prepared and negotiated construction contracts for senior living and affordable housing developments and specialist disability accommodation developments
- Prepared AS4902, AS4000, consultancy agreements and project management agreements for national development portfolios and for hotel and commercial developments
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Law Society of NSW
Admissions
- New South Wales~Australia (2020)
Education
- Macquarie University (Bachelor of Laws) (2019)
- Macquarie University (Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting)) (2019)
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Baker & McKenzie, an Australian Partnership, is a member of Baker & McKenzie International.