What we do
We help homeowners, builders, subcontractors deal with the legal aspect of building and construction matters. Whether it’s something as small-scale as drafting an agreement, or something more complex as representing them in court proceedings – we’ll do what needs doing.
Here are a few common questions we’ve been asked. lawyer has the needed expertise to address legal matters such as:
Do I really need a building and construction lawyer?
It depends. While in most instances, you can do it on your own, that comes with the risk of incurring extra cost, more mistakes, and more time spent correcting those mistakes. On the other hand, you can save time and money by investing in professional services that are best delivered by a building and construction lawyer.
A specialist construction lawyer has the needed expertise to address legal matters such as:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts
- Residential and commercial building disputes
- Security of Payment and debt recovery
- Payment disputes
- Variations
- Defects
- Delays in construction
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Construction liens and claims
- Contract termination
- Court litigation
What does a construction lawyer do?
What should I look for in a good construction lawyer?
1. You would want a lawyer who understands that time, money, and build quality are your biggest priorities.
2. You would also want a construction lawyer who will work with you directly, prioritise your matter, and not assign you to an associate.
3. You want a lawyer with extensive practical experience in key areas of construction law, who you can trust to deliver optimum results within an efficient timeframe.
What can a construction lawyer help me with?
- You need to review a residential construction contract, or you need advice prior to signing
- You are a homeowner and the builder is overcharging you
- You are building a home and your builder is taking too long to complete the project
- You are a builder and your client is refusing to pay you for completed work
- You have to file a claim, or a claim has been filed against you
- You are a subcontractor and your head contractor is refusing to pay your claims
What should my primary deciding factor be on whether to engage a construction lawyer or not?
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