Commercial building dispute lawyers for principals and contractors
A variation claim is inflating, a liquidated damages clause might not even apply, or a dispute is heading to court. We check what the contract actually allows before you commit.
Sound familiar?
The numbers keep growing and nobody's checked them against the contract.
Someone's claiming it applies, and it might be adding up faster than it should.
You need a clear, evidenced position ready in days, not weeks.
Settlement talks have stalled and litigation is now the real option.
What we handle
Advise on variations and delay claims
Delay and variation claims on a commercial project can run into serious money, so getting the numbers right matters.
Handle defects and liquidated damages disputes
Liquidated damages clauses can add up fast, so it's worth checking whether they actually apply before you pay or claim them.
Act on payment and adjudication disputes
Adjudication moves fast on commercial projects, so a clear, well-evidenced position needs to be ready quickly.
Represent parties in the NSW courts
Commercial building disputes that don't settle end up in court, and preparation there decides most outcomes.
Advise principals and head contractors on risk
Where risk sits on a commercial project affects who's exposed if something goes wrong, long before a dispute starts.
Negotiate resolution before litigation starts
Court is slower and more expensive than most people expect, so a negotiated resolution is often the better outcome.
What happens when you get in touch
Get the contract, the claim and any correspondence to us so we can see the full position.
Daryl tests the claim, the clause or the notice against what the contract actually says.
You'll know what to pay, what to dispute, and what it's worth fighting for.
Common questions
Do you act for principals or contractors?
Both. We act for principals, head contractors and subcontractors depending on the matter.
What does it cost to get a claim reviewed?
We'll quote a fixed fee before we start, so the cost is clear from the outset.
Can you help once a dispute is already in court?
Yes. We can step in at any stage, including matters already before the NSW courts.
What happens at the first meeting?
We go through the contract and the claim, tell you where you stand, and set out the options plainly.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Send through the claim and we'll tell you plainly what it's actually worth.
No cost, no obligation.