Our lawyers are experts in all aspects of building and construction disputes and deliver positive commercial outcomes for clients.
The growth and development in the building, construction and infrastructure industry has given rise to increasing challenges and potential for disputes that can lead to litigation. The expertise of our building and construction lawyers allows our clients to remain focused on project delivery while we manage the process of mitigating delays.
Our specialist team of building and construction lawyers in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast provide expert legal services and advice. We can assist with the preparation and interpretation of construction contracts, subcontractors’ charges, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. We minimise risk and disruptions to construction projects and facilitate fast and cost-effective resolutions to payment disputes.
OUR SPECIALISED TEAM CAN ASSIST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Adjudication
Our firm has significant experience in acting for property developers and building and construction companies in relation to adjudication matters pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) and reciprocal legislation throughout Australia. We regularly act in large and complex building construction adjudicated matters for all relevant stakeholders. There are significantly tight timeframes...
Contract Preparation & Risk Management
Getting your building and construction contract right from the outset is a proactive step to minimise disputes and place you in the best position should a dispute arise. Your contract review must be rigorous and thorough. Our team have significant experience in drafting and advising on construction contracts. We know the terms and provisions that...
Dispute Resolution
Under most building and construction contracts, there are relevant dispute resolution clauses and procedures. Our building dispute lawyers have significant experience in engaging in the dispute resolution process and obtaining a commercial outcome for our clients very quickly. We also have significant experience in cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution. If you are engaged in a dispute resolution...
Subcontractor’s Charges & Security of Payment
Security of Payment Applications (SOPA) and Subcontractors’ Charges: We act for subcontractors, contractors and head contractors in respect of payment disputes and subcontractors’ charges pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld). Subcontractors’ charges are an effective way of achieving payment in a building and construction dispute. There are tight timeframes that...
Supply & Trading Terms
Our construction law specialists work with advisors and entities in the building and construction industry to ensure that they are protecting their clients’ rights as much as possible. This can be done in the following ways: Ensuring that supply terms are tight, and that there is valid protection and security for the company regarding debts;...