Leading national law firm Lander & Rogers is pleased to announce that Michael O’Callaghan will join its Real Estate and Projects practice group as a partner, on 13 January 2025. Michael brings a wealth of experience in construction, engineering, resources, and infrastructure projects, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in these critical sectors.
With 15 years of experience in both private practice and senior in-house legal roles, Michael specialises in contract negotiations, strategic legal advisory, project delivery services, and dispute resolution, including adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and expert determination. His deep understanding of complex infrastructure projects and practical approach to legal problem-solving have made him a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams and project stakeholders.
Previously, Michael held senior legal roles at Seymour Whyte and Lendlease Engineering. As Assistant General Counsel at Seymour Whyte, Michael provided strategic leadership and management of the legal function across a wide variety of complex infrastructure procurement models and projects. At Lendlease Engineering, Michael managed material disputes and claims and led legal teams through high-stakes project negotiations. His ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and deliver commercially sound outcomes has earned him a reputation as a dynamic and results-driven legal professional. Michael will be based in Sydney.
