Joshua Lee

Josh is an experienced dispute resolution specialist in our Dispute Resolution team. Josh has a strong technical skill set which is complemented by a commercial and practical approach when assisting clients

Josh is focused on resolution, not disputation, and understands that while litigation is sometimes necessary, it is typically an expensive, stressful and time-consuming distraction. When litigation is necessary, Josh is a seasoned and committed advocate who will help clients work towards a successful outcome.

Josh’s recent experience includes:

• managing disputes arising out of various transactions, including public and private M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Investments Funds, and Property & Real Asset Transactions, including advising companies, directors, shareholders and trustees about their rights and obligations in various commercial and corporate contexts; advising purchasers and sellers about their rights in obligations under sale agreements, including in relation to warranty and indemnity claims; and acting for financiers in enforcement processes;
• complex commercial, corporate and construction disputes and regulatory compliance, including representing clients in litigious matters, including in Magistrates, District, Supreme and Federal Courts; advising on, and acting for, a variety of clients throughout Australia in alternative dispute resolution processes, including arbitrations, expert determinations and mediations; advising businesses about the operation of the unfair contract terms regime in various commercial and corporate contexts; and advising businesses on ACCC merger clearance and compliance with competition laws;
• assisting clients with construction and supply contracts, from preparation and negotiation through to contract administration, including advising principals, contractors and sub-contractors in respect of various bespoke, Australian Standard and ABIC construction and supply contracts, including during tender phases; and assisting with Security of Payment processes.

Josh was listed as a ‘Rising Star’ in the area of Construction Law in The Doyle's Guide 2025 and the are of Commercial Litigation & Insolvency in The Doyle's Guide 2023.