image of Peter Holcombe HenleyPeter Holcombe Henley

Clayton Utz Legal Consultant , Melbourne T +61 3 9286 6470 +61 434 825 138 https://www.claytonutz.com

Peter's expertise in procurement, contract legal issues and contract management for major infrastructure projects is based on his deep experience working in and with Government in legal, operational and executive roles, both in Australia and internationally.

Although his experience covers a wide range of sectors, Peter's practice has a focus on emerging technologies and their use in major projects, particularly the transformation of urban transport systems and infratech such as digital engineering and building information modelling.

For five years he was the Director Commercial Roads at VicRoads, managing the State's contracts with the private road operators of CityLink, EastLink and Peninsula Link. He also has worked with private sector companies in the transport and energy sectors, among other roles.

This unique experience allows Peter to apply multiple lenses to clients' commercial goals, and gives his advice a strong practical edge, even when the regulatory framework is evolving rapidly.

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Construction and Major Projects

North East Link Project: Peter leads the firm's team advising on the legal aspects of technical documents, delivery readiness and contract administration for the North East Link project, including delivery and operational interfaces and the relationships between Project Co, the State Network Operator and road approvals authorities.

North South Corridor - Torrens to Darlington Project: Peter is advising the South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport on the $9.9bn T2D Project. The 10.5km T2D Project is the final piece of the North-South Corridor, and will extend the motorway from the River Torrens to Darlington. This will be the largest and most complex infrastructure project to be delivered in South Australia’s history. 

Distracted Driver and Sealtbelt Agreement: Peter is part of the Clayton Utz team on advice to the Department of Justice and Community Safety on the procurement and operation of mobile phone and seatbelt offence detection and verification services.

EVSE Supply and Installation: Peter is currently leading the Clayton Utz team advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on the procurement of a pilot supply and installation agreement for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) as part of the Victorian Government's 2030 fleet electrification program.

Victorian Public Construction Contracts: Peter assisted with DTF's recent refresh of its standard form works contracts by delivering training on the new templates to the DTF team.

Digital Asset Provisions: Peter is advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on developing contract provisions to support large infrastructure projects with the application of good information management practices. These practices include digital engineering and building information modelling (BIM).

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Digital Economy

Digital Asset Provisions: Peter is advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on developing contract provisions to support large infrastructure projects with the application of good information management practices. These practices include digital engineering and building information modelling (BIM).

Transport and Logistics

North East Link Project: Peter leads the firm's team advising on the legal aspects of technical documents, delivery readiness and contract administration for the North East Link project, including delivery and operational interfaces and the relationships between Project Co, the State Network Operator and road approvals authorities.

North South Corridor - Torrens to Darlington Project: Peter is advising the South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport on the $9.9bn T2D Project. The 10.5km T2D Project is the final piece of the North-South Corridor, and will extend the motorway from the River Torrens to Darlington. This will be the largest and most complex infrastructure project to be delivered in South Australia’s history. 

Distracted Driver and Sealtbelt Agreement: Peter is part of the Clayton Utz team advising the Department of Justice and Community Safety in relation to the procurement and operation of mobile phone and seatbelt offence detection and verification services.

EVSE Supply and Installation: Peter is currently leading the Clayton Utz team advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on the procurement of a pilot supply and installation agreement for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) as part of the Victorian Government's 2030 fleet electrification program.

See Transport and Logistics

Government Services

North East Link Project: Peter leads the firm's team advising on the legal aspects of technical documents, delivery readiness and contract administration for the North East Link project, including delivery and operational interfaces and the relationships between Project Co, the State Network Operator and road approvals authorities.

North South Corridor - Torrens to Darlington Project: Peter is advising the South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport on the $9.9bn T2D Project. The 10.5km T2D Project is the final piece of the North-South Corridor, and will extend the motorway from the River Torrens to Darlington. This will be the largest and most complex infrastructure project to be delivered in South Australia’s history. 

Distracted Driver and Seatbelt Agreement: Peter is part of the Clayton Utz team advising the Department of Justice and Community Safety on the procurement and operation of mobile phone and seatbelt offence detection and verification services.

EVSE Supply and Installation: Peter is currently leading the Clayton Utz team advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on the procurement of a pilot supply and installation agreement for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) as part of the Victorian Government's 2030 fleet electrification program.

Victorian Public Construction Contracts: Peter assisted with DTF's recent refresh of its standard form works contracts by delivering training on the new templates to the DTF team.

Digital Asset Provisions: Peter is advising the Department of Treasury and Finance on developing contract provisions to support large infrastructure projects with the application of good information management practices. These practices include digital engineering and building information modelling (BIM).

See Government Services

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