Security of payment lawyers who move fast
The job is finished and the money hasn't landed, or a payment claim has just arrived and the clock is running. Strict timeframes apply either way, so speed matters.
Sound familiar?
You've done the work and the payment claim has gone unanswered.
You disagree with it, and the schedule has to be lodged fast.
You won the adjudication, but the money still hasn't come through.
Non-payment is real, but doing it the wrong way can create a new claim against you.
What we handle
Prepare and serve payment claims
A payment claim needs to be correctly prepared and served, or it can be challenged on process alone.
Respond to payment claims and schedules
A payment schedule has to be lodged within a strict timeframe, and missing it can mean paying the full claim.
Run security of payment adjudications
Adjudication resolves a payment dispute in weeks rather than months, but only if the paperwork is done properly.
Advise on your rights to suspend work
Suspending work without following the correct process can expose you to a claim, even when non-payment is genuine.
Enforce adjudication determinations through the courts
An adjudication determination isn't automatically paid, so enforcement through the courts is often the next necessary step.
Advise on jurisdiction and process issues
Security of payment claims can be thrown out on a technicality, so checking jurisdiction and process early avoids that risk.
What happens when you get in touch
Get the payment claim, the contract and any correspondence to us as soon as it lands.
Daryl checks what deadline applies and whether the claim or schedule is even valid.
You'll know exactly what to lodge, when to lodge it, and what it's worth pursuing.
Common questions
What is a payment claim?
It's a formal demand for payment under security of payment law. Strict timeframes apply to both making and responding to one.
What happens if I miss the deadline to respond?
Missing it can seriously limit your options, so get advice the moment a claim lands. We'll tell you exactly where you stand once we see it.
What does it cost to run an adjudication?
We'll quote a fixed fee before we start, so you know the cost of running it upfront.
Can you help enforce a determination that isn't being paid?
Yes. If a determination isn't paid, we advise on enforcement options through the courts.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Send us the claim the moment it lands and we'll tell you what to do next.
No cost, no obligation.