Kon Nakousis

Biography

Kon is a partner in our Energy, Resources and Infrastructure group.

Recognised as a generational, leading practitioner in those sectors, Kon brings exceptional experience and expertise across the full spectrum of project delivery and major, complex dispute resolution.

Kon advises project proponents, developers, financiers, contractors and government bodies on the structuring, negotiation and delivery of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. His practice spans the entire project life cycle - from front-end development and procurement through to construction, commissioning and operations - providing clients with seamless, commercially astute counsel at every stage.

Kon has also established a distinguished reputation for resolving high-value, technically complex disputes arising from major projects. He regularly acts in substantial litigation, arbitration and adjudication proceedings involving construction and engineering claims, delay and disruption disputes, contractual interpretation issues and performance-related controversies. His strategic and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution consistently delivers outstanding outcomes for clients facing their most challenging and consequential matters.

With deep sector knowledge and a thorough understanding of the commercial realities that underpin major projects, Kon is a trusted adviser to leading participants across the energy, resources and infrastructure industries. He combines rigorous legal analysis with sharp commercial judgement, enabling clients to navigate risk effectively and achieve their project objectives with confidence.

Experience

Kon’s experience includes advising:

  • Elecnor on an approximate $4.2 billion transmission line dispute concerning Project EnergyConnect.

  • Elecnor on an approximate $400 million dispute concerning the Goyder Wind Farm.

  • Acciona on various major disputes concerning each of the Rockingham and Kwinana Waste to Energy projects.

  • Acciona and Ferrovial on claims and disputes concerning the Central Tunnelling Project on Sydney Metro.

  • Acciona and Ferrovial on claims and disputes concerning the Warrell Creek to Nambucca Heads Pacific Highway Project.

  • Foresight Group on various disputes concerning a significant water treatment facility in Springvale, New South Wales, aspects of which were successfully litigated up to the High Court of Australia.

  • Lendlease on claims against Project Co and the contract works insurers regarding the Peninsula Link Freeway PPP in Victoria.

  • Lendlease on various disputes concerning defects to a solar farm in Darwin, Northern Territory.

  • Canadian Solar on various disputes concerning defects to solar farms in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

  • Lendlease on Supreme Court of New South Wales proceedings regarding structural building defects in a high-profile Sydney Harbour foreshore development.

  • JKC LNG as head contractor regarding two Singapore-seated multibillion dollar ICC arbitrations on the Icthys Project against Inpex (the principal) and a major subcontractor.

  • Tianlong Ribbon in a complex, multi-party insurance and construction dispute concerning the W Hotel in Darling Harbour, New South Wales.

  • Hines on the preparation and negotiation of project documentation for the delivery of an approximately $1 billion commercial tower in Melbourne’s CBD in Victoria.

  • Housing Australia on an approximately $300 million investment with AXA IM Alts and St George Community Housing regarding an affordable housing project delivering 350 homes for key workers in Westmead, NSW.

  • Lendlease on various project counsel-related advisory roles for the Cairns Convention Centre Expansion, New Performing Arts Venue and Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment Projects in Queensland.

Awards and Recognition

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026

    Ranked in Construction

  • The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026

    Recognised as a Next Generation Partner Infrastructure Projects and Construction

  • IFLR1000 Asia-Pacific 2025

    Highly regarded in Project Development

  • The Best Lawyers in Australia 2027

    Recognised for Construction / Infrastructure Law and Litigation

  • Doyle’s Guide 2026

    Leading Lawyer in Construction & Infrastructure Litigation

  • Who’s Who Legal 2024

    Recommended as a Global and Australian Leader for Construction