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Building and Construction Specialists

Our building and construction lawyers can provide advice on the structuring, delivery and administration of all types of building and construction projects. We have in-depth knowledge of the risks involved and how to manage them in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Our lawyers also understand that managing, avoiding and resolving contractual and legal issues goes a long way when it comes to the commercial success of projects. Our construction team is highly experienced in dispute resolution and where litigation cannot be avoided, we have the expertise to run the process effectively and efficiently.

We offer our clients

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  • Practical, honest advice on your rights and obligations.
  • A clear strategy to quickly resolve any issues.

Building and Construction Services

We can review standard residential contracts or prepare bespoke contracts, that comply with the complex legislative requirements for construction, appropriately manage risk, and deal with interfaces that are critical to the success and profitability of any project.


Our experienced team can also assist in dispute resolution, security of payment disputes and all forms of litigation.

Dispute Resolution Services

We advise claimants and respondents in all aspects of dispute resolution, adjudication and litigation. In many cases it is preferable for our clients to settle their cases on acceptable terms rather than to go to adjudication or to litigate and our team is specialised in alternative dispute resolution.

When initial mediation is unsuccessful, we have extensive experience navigating the Tasmanian courts and Tribunals and are well respected by the industry at large for our candour and no nonsense approach to building and construction matters.

Consultative and Advisory services

We provide fully consultative support and advisory services and are ready to address any building or construction issue you may encounter no matter how small or large.

A range of adjacent specialities – such as planning, property, environment and WHS – ensure that the unique aspects of each project are considered with our solutions often adding real value to project outcomes.

Our whole project-life-cycle contracting capabilities – from tendering, through to delivery and dispute resolution – benefit our clients by combining a single point of contact with a broad range of skills and perspectives, ensuring even complex matters are managed efficiently and effectively.

We can assist our clients across all stages of the construction cycle, including:

  • traditional procurement (eg D&C, EPC and Build-Only) and public-private partnerships;
  • risk identification and management to ensure projects reach a timely and cost-effective financial close;
  • contract interpretation, application and management;
  • operator-led infrastructure delivery and services outsourcing (eg O&M, services contracts).

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