Building and Construction Law
Building Dispute and Construction Lawyers in Sydney
No matter what type of project you’re undertaking, commercial or residential, new home or renovation, legal issues can arise that pose a serious financial risk. Having access to the best advice reduces the risks. We know how to interpret building contracts, we ask you the right questions, we take the time to listen so that we understand the facts and identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Often, expert evidence is critical to get you the best outcome. Knowing how to brief an expert can make the difference between a win and a loss. We have access to the best experts. We know how to work with the expert to get the evidence right. We know what questions to ask. With 10 years experience, we know the strengths and weakness on both sides. We know what is likely to occur. We know what to do.
We have extensive experience with all of the common building contracts, such as the BC4, HIA and NSW Fair Trading building contracts. We know how to navigate the wording of these contracts. From our years of experience we have a good knowledge of building principles and the building process itself. Our clients include builders, subcontractors, developers, owners, strata schemes and engineers. We have the diversity to understand any problem, and find the best solution.
Building and construction law is complex.
We have extensive experience.
We are a specialist law firm that provides specialist legal advice and services to all participants in the building and construction industry. We are experts in building and construction disputes. We can help you understand your building contract and protect your interests.
How we can help you:
- Building defect claims
- Recovery
- Advice regarding termination of contract
- Contractual notices - show cause, suspension of work, termination of contract
- Contract preparation - provide advice and draft special conditions, specialist contracts
- Contract disputes involving variations, progress payments and completion of works
- SOPA - payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications, adjudication responses
- Legal representation - NCAT, Local Court, District Court & Supreme Court
- Home warranty insurance claims
- Representation at Settlement negotiations and mediations