We represent an array of specialist contractors, from major infrastructure contractors to domestic trades. Our services include contract review and negotiation, payment recovery, dispute resolution and litigation.
We’ve acted on:
Claims involving asbestos contamination against insurers on school projects, design breaches against regional councils on water infrastructure projects, and piling contractors on solar farm projects in NSW and QLD.
We regularly conduct adjudication claims in NSW, QLD and VIC and manage senior court and appellate court litigation, including by providing litigation funding solutions.
We’ve acted on:
Dispute resolution for a ASX listed national electrical contractor on a refinery project in NT
Powerline contractors seeking to pursue subcontractors charges claims in QLD and damage claims in NSW, including defending insurance claims for major plant damage and related multiparty mediation.
Work Includes:
NSW litigation regarding recovery of damages for a specialist marine contractor for breach of contract and claims under the ACL against a supplier of products not fit for purpose
Defending QLD Supreme Court litigation for a design and construct contractor against a regional council claiming defective design of a potable water plant
We’ve advised on:
Tender documentation and contract reviews and BIF Act payment recovery for various civil contractors on projects across QLD
QLD Supreme litigation for a civil contractor in regional QLD involving asbestos contamination of a site
We’ve advised on:
Head contract and subcontract reviews and payment recovery for industrial contractors.
BIF Act payment recovery for road infrastructure contractors and mining and gas services contractors
QLD Supreme litigation for a civil contractor in regional QLD involving asbestos contamination of a site
We’ve advised on:
BIF Act payment recovery, including for high rise apartment projects.
Defending claims against guarantor companies and arising from construction companies in liquidation and debt recovery claims for construction companies in liquidation.
We’ve advised on:
Payment recovery under SOP Act and PPSR securities against head contractors and developers
We act for a range of developers, owners and body corporates pursuing claims against contractors.
We Help With:
Seeking rectification of building defects by contractors from dispute management through to litigation
We also provide advice to project managers, engineers, architects, and other project consultants regarding professional obligations and defending claims of defective design.
Whether you're a contractor reviewing a contract or the scope to ensure all work performed is properly licensed or subcontracted, or a consultant advising on a project or acting as superintendent, we can offer advice to assist
.Every construction role has its own legal exposure. We take the time to understand your place in the contractual chain and deliver clear, practical and timely advice.
Payment recovery in QLD & NSW (BIF Act & SOP Act)
Contract negotiation and review
Project-specific commercial advice
Dispute resolution and litigation
