Juniper Watson

Juniper Watson

Partner, Piper Alderman Lawyers

Modules:

Areas of expertise:

Defence, Projects & Infrastructure, Construction, Electricity & Gas Regulation, Government, Power & Utilities, Renewable Energy

Academic Qualifications:

  • Masters of Laws (LLM), University of Melbourne (2013)
  • Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws (HLLB0, Degree of Bachelor of Health Science (BHthSc), University of Adelaide (2006)

Biography:

Juniper is a highly regarded projects and construction lawyer with extensive experience in leading renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Her expertise spans from offices, warehouses, and defence facilities to major roads and rail infrastructure across Australia. 

She possesses significant proficiency in amending and negotiating various industry-standard contracts, as well as drafting bespoke terms. Juniper assists clients in managing their risks throughout the development of their projects, including tendering, delivery models, contract management and project execution. 

Juniper provides clear and prompt legal advice that is attuned to commercial implications and proportionate to the exposures involved. She has completed a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, enhancing her expertise and specialist knowledge in construction law.

Awards and Recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Construction/Infrastructure Law (Adelaide, AU), since 2024 edition 
Doyle’s Guide – Leading Front-End Construction & Infrastructure Lawyers – South Australia, since 2024 edition 
Doyle’s Guide – Construction & Infrastructure Rising Stars – Australia, 2015 & 2021 editions 
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – named as Next Generation Partner for Infrastructure Projects and Construction, 2025 edition 
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Energy (transactions and regulatory), since 2023 edition 
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Recommended for Infrastructure Projects and Construction, since 2023 edition

Memberships
Society of Construction Law Australia Limited 
Former Board Member – The Defence Teaming Centre 
Law Council of Australia – Business Law Section: Construction and Infrastructure Committee Member 
Aboriginal Law Student Mentoring Program – Volunteer Mentor

Speaking Engagments
Professional Certificate in Construction Contract Management, University of South Australia 

Professional Organisation

Piper Alderman