Our team has a client-focused and value-driven approach designed to achieve our clients’ commercial objectives.
Our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects Group works closely with clients to effectively manage contractual and commercial risk and to avoid, minimise and resolve disputes. Understanding clients’ objectives within the broader commercial and political context of their operations is a priority.
We specialise in all aspects of construction and infrastructure law, with particular expertise in documenting and advising on complex projects. Our team acts for a broad range of industry participants, including:
Our clients range from major institutions to specialist consultants and subcontractors. We provide both front-end and back-end services, including tenders and project documentation; claims preparation and review; Security of Payment advice and claims (find out more about how we can assist below); contract administration, risk management and strategic project planning; as well as alternative dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration. We also assist with residential building disputes.
We have dedicated pages on the following key areas:
Read more about how our arbitration group provides clients with strategic and pragmatic advice on all aspects of arbitration, from drafting effective arbitration rules and agreements to representing clients in domestic and complex cross-border arbitrations and enforcing successful arbitral awards here.
Building cladding issues and legislation are currently among the most important topics for the construction industry. To see what expertise we provide in this area, click here.
We can help guide you through the new Modern Slavery laws. These new laws are significant and high-profile changes for the Australian business landscape that reflect a growing awareness for the need to address modern slavery both domestically and internationally - and all business and government executives need to ensure they are up to speed. Find out more about the new Modern Slavery laws and what we can do to ensure your business is compliant.
Read more about our dedicated national Procurement practice group that provides services to a range of government and private sector clients here.
Information on our dedicated Renewable Energy team can be found here.
To learn more about how we can assist with claims under the Security of Payment Act, visit the relevant state page below:
We provide practical support for clients navigating the SOP Act, including advising clients on preparing or responding to claims, representing parties in adjudications, pursuing or defending judicial review applications in the courts, and drafting contracts to manage Security of Payment risks.
We offer seminars and webinars for legal and corporate professionals to delve into contemporary legal issues, stay up-to-date with evolving legislation and to enhance their professional skills. Please click here to see our current offering.
Advising and acting on behalf of clients in relation to construction disputes (substantive litigation in all superior courts, arbitration, expert determination and mediation) in a number of sectors including major commercial construction, civil works projects, infrastructure projects, water, energy and resources projects, PPP’s, LNG projects and mining projects.
This publication provides a detailed overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing construction projects in Australia. Topics covered include licensing and compliance, contract structures, payment regimes, dispute resolution mechanisms, and cross-border considerations.
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