Anique Mawa
Special Counsel, Sydney
I am an infrastructure and commercial construction specialist, with experience working on complex, high-profile projects across the globe. I work with a diverse range of clients—including public and private owners, funders, contractors and facility managers—across sectors such as transport, roads, healthcare, energy and nuclear, and property development.

My practice spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage structuring and strategic planning through procurement, contract drafting, and project delivery (including potential disputes).

I am passionate about building better cities through infrastructure and developments. I have a particular interest in helping clients work through the challenges and opportunities in developing 'first of kind' projects.

Having worked in both legal and business roles on major Australian infrastructure projects, as well as in private practice domestically and internationally, I bring a deep understanding of the drivers and challenges involved in delivering major projects. I draw on this experience to craft innovative, practical, and tailored solutions that meet my clients’ objectives.

Career highlights

  • Public transport: Advising government agencies, contractors, and operators on public transport initiatives, including the procurement of new rolling stock and bus services, with a focus on value for money, customer outcomes, and zero-emissions technologies. Extensive experience in relation to Sydney Metro, having acted in legal and business roles on Sydney Metro Northwest and Sydney Metro City & Southwest respectively.
  • Roads: Working with both government and contractors on the procurement and delivery of major road projects, with a focus on improving traffic management and outcomes across NSW.
  • Healthcare: Advising public and private sector clients on the planning and procurement of hospitals and healthcare infrastructure, including both greenfield developments as well as upgrades to existing facilities.
  • Property developments: Acting for numerous private developers and contractors on commercial, residential and mixed-use developments across Australia, the UK and Europe.
  • Nuclear: Worked with uranium enrichment services companies, site licence companies and authorities across several nuclear projects in the UK.