Sergio Capelli

Clayton Utz Partner , Brisbane, Sydney Work T +61 7 3292 7025 | +61 2 9353 4130 cell [email protected] https://www.claytonutz.com

Long recognised as one of Australia's leading infrastructure and construction lawyers, Sergio Capelli practises in all aspects of these industries, particularly in drafting and advising on contract documentation and procurement for major projects.

His experience is second to none, spanning most industry sectors, including commercial property development, public infrastructure (roads, water, electricity and rail), transport, mining and resources, energy, oil and defence, and acting for a wide range of clients, including owners (both public and private sector), contractors, financiers, consultants and subcontractors.

Recognition

Chambers Asia-Pacific:
- ranked as Band 1 Leading Individual in Construction (2013-2023)
- ranked as Band 2 Leading individual in Infrastructure (2019-2023)
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific:
- ranked in the Hall of Fame for Infrastructure projects and construction (2023)
- ranked as one of Australia's leading lawyers for Project Development (2020-2022) and Construction (2015-2022)
IFLR 1000:
- ranked Highly regarded, Project Development (2022)
- ranked Notable Practitioner, Project Development (2018-2021)
Who's Who Legal:
- of Construction Lawyers - recognised as a leading practitioner (2012-2020)
- of Public Procurement Lawyers - recognised as a leading practitioner (2012-2020)
- of Government Contracts Lawyers - recognised as a leading practitioner (2018-2020)
Best Lawyers Australia:
Named Construction/Infrastructure Lawyer of the Year, Sydney (2013)
Voted by peers as one of Australia's Best Lawyers in
- Construction / Infrastructure (2008-2023)
- Project Finance and Development Practice (2015-2023)
- Government (2021-2023)
Lexology Client Choice Awards: Winner for Construction (2018)

qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Queensland (1982)

admitted to practice

Queensland
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Victoria
Australian Capital Territory

Expertise

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Construction and Major Projects

Cross River Rail: Sergio was the lead partner on this matter in which we acted for the State of Queensland.

RMS – Woolgoolga to Ballina: Sergio was the lead partner on this $4B expansion of the Pacific Motorway in which we acted for the NSW Government. The project is being delivered using a Delivery Partner Contract model.

Brisbane City Council – Kingsford Smith Drive: Sergio was the lead partner for Council on this major road upgrade.

Sydney Metro North West Rail: Sergio was the co-lead partner on this project in which we acted for the NSW Government.

Brisbane City Council – Legacy Way project: Sergio acted for Council on all aspects of the DCM contract on this major road project.

RailCorp: Sergio acted for RailCorp on major rolling stock procurement contracts, The Millennium Train Contract, Hunter Region Cars and Outer Suburban Cars and the PPP procurement.

Sydney Ports Corporation: Sergio acted for the Sydney Ports Corporation on its expansion of the Port Botany facilities, which involved construction of a new terminal container storage and handling capacity, additional berths and associated infrastructure delivered under a single D&C Contract.

Epping to Chatswood Rail Link and Rail Clearways Program: Sergio acted for NSW Government on all delivery aspects of these major rail infrastructure projects.

Sydney Water: Sergio acted for Sydney Water on the documentation for a number of its program alliance contracts.

NSW Health: Sergio advised on the review and modification of GC21 for use on major Health projects. This led to the creation of a NSW Health version of GC21, the HGC21.

RMS: Sergio advised RMS on a number of Sydney tunnel/toll roads, including the M5 East Motorway, M7 (Western Sydney Orbital), Cross City Tunnel and Lane Cove Tunnel and the F3-M2 motorway.

RMS: Sergio advised RMS on the DCM contracts for the following projects:

Karuah Bypass;
Yelgun to Chinderah Upgrade of the Pacific Highway;
M5 East;
Bulahdelah Deviation to the Pacific Highway;
North West Transitway; Albury Bypass; and
Bonville Deviation

See Construction and Major Projects

Government Services

Cross River Rail: Sergio was the lead partner on this matter in which we acted for the State of Queensland.

RMS – Woolgoolga to Ballina: Sergio was the lead partner on this $4B expansion of the Pacific Motorway. The project is being delivered using a Delivery Partner Contract model.