Construction Lawyer Sydney

Expert construction law advice in Sydney

Construction projects in Sydney are complex, fast-moving and often high-value. When something goes wrong - a payment is withheld, work is defective, a program slips or a contract is breached - the financial consequences can be severe. A specialist construction lawyer helps you understand your position, protect your rights and reach the best commercial outcome.

Our practice is built entirely around building and construction law in New South Wales. We act for parties right across the construction chain - principals and developers, head contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and homeowners - on matters ranging from a single unpaid invoice to complex, multi-party disputes.

Security of Payment claims

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) gives anyone who carries out construction work, or supplies related goods and services, a statutory right to progress payments. If you have not been paid, the Act provides a fast adjudication process to recover what you are owed - frequently within weeks rather than the months or years that court proceedings can take. We prepare and respond to payment claims and payment schedules, and run adjudication applications from start to finish. Learn more on our Security of Payment page.

Building and construction disputes

Disputes over defects, delay, variations, scope and termination are an unfortunate reality of construction. We resolve them through negotiation, mediation, expert determination, adjudication and, where necessary, litigation in the NSW courts and tribunals. Our focus is always on the commercial result - resolving the dispute efficiently while protecting the relationship and the project where we can. See our building disputes service.

Construction contracts

The best way to avoid a dispute is to get the contract right before work starts. We draft, review and negotiate construction contracts - from standard form contracts such as AS 4000 and AS 4902 through to bespoke agreements - so that risk is allocated fairly and your interests are protected. Read more about contract review and drafting.

Home building and NCAT disputes

For residential building work, the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) sets out important protections including the statutory warranties. We act for homeowners and builders in disputes about defective or incomplete work, and in proceedings before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). See home building disputes.

Construction lawyers serving Sydney and NSW

Based in Sydney, we advise clients across Sydney, Parramatta, North Sydney, Sydney CBD, Greater Sydney and throughout New South Wales. Wherever your project is located, we can help you understand your options and take the right next step.