Construction lawyers who get in before the dispute
Most building disputes start small: an unclear scope, a missed payment claim, a variation nobody wrote down. Left alone, they get expensive fast.
Sound familiar?
You signed what you were given, and now a clause is working against you.
Everyone agreed on site, but there's nothing in writing to prove it now.
Work is done, invoices are out, and the money still hasn't landed.
Defects, delays or damages claims have escalated past a phone call fixing it.
What we handle
Draft and review construction contracts
A construction contract with unclear scope or payment terms is where most building disputes actually start.
Advise on progress claims and payment disputes
Cash flow on a build depends on progress claims being paid correctly and on time, every step of the way.
Run security of payment adjudications
Adjudication gets a payment dispute decided quickly, without waiting months for a court or tribunal date.
Handle defects and variations disputes
Defects and variation claims are where most building relationships break down, so an early, clear position matters.
Represent builders and homeowners at NCAT
NCAT hearings move quickly and follow their own process, so knowing how the tribunal actually works matters.
Advise on head contracts and subcontracts
Risk needs to flow correctly from the head contract down through every subcontract, or someone ends up exposed.
What happens when you get in touch
Tell us what's happening and send through the contract or correspondence, no forms to fill out first.
Daryl reviews the contract, the claim or the dispute and tells you straight where you actually stand.
You'll know whether it's worth running, what it costs, and exactly what happens next.
Common questions
What does this actually cost?
We'll tell you the likely cost before any work starts, so there are no surprises. Fixed fees are available for straightforward matters.
Do I even have a case?
Send through the details and we'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch. Sometimes the right advice is to do nothing.
How long will this take?
It depends on the matter, but construction claims often run on strict statutory timeframes, so speed matters early on. We'll tell you what to expect once we've seen it.
What happens at the first meeting?
We go through what's happened, what the contract or notice says, and what your options are. You'll leave knowing where you stand.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Send us the details and we'll tell you plainly where you stand, no obligation.
No cost, no obligation.