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What we do

Having provided legal support to the industry for over thirty years, the Nexus Construction and Infrastructure team have a deep knowledge and understanding of legislation affecting the industry, strong networks and relationships with key stakeholders.

Our unique operating model allows us to provide access to some of the best legal experts in Australia, without the high overheads and costs which accompany more traditional law firm structures.

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How we do it

Nexus’ team of construction law and litigation specialists have wealth of experience working in-house and onsite with client teams, allowing us to deliver true insight into how construction decisions are made in the real world.

We pride ourselves on being quick to deliver advice that is readily understandable and easy to act on.

Our flexible fee model allows us to work with clients to develop agreeable billing structures which do not require constant renegotiation

Who We Do It For

Nexus has acted for major civil contractors and suppliers on infrastructure, commercial, mining and residential projects.

Our lawyers have acted for some of Australia’s largest civil contractors and construction companies, including Boral, Daracon Group, Burton Contractors, Cleary Bros, Enviropacific Services, Laing O’Rourke, Lendlease, NorthConnex JV and Liberty Industrial.

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Expert Updates

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Nexus Construction & Infrastructure Q1 2021 Round Up

13 April 2021

The latest economic figures released for the NSW residential sector* have revealed a mixed picture – not quite the best of times and yet, not the worst of times either.

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Webinar: Understanding the NSW Securities of Payments Act (SOP Act)

22 March 2021

With recent amendments to the Act, it is crucial for builders and suppliers to understand these changes and how to best use the Act to benefit their cashflow. Through our SOP webinar is a great introduction for those seeking to better understand the Act and how they can use it to support their business.

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Construction Update: Builders License Applications – Can overseas experience count?

16 March 2021

Recent decisions in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) have confirmed overseas experience can be taken into account when considering whether an applicant for a general building license in NSW has enough acceptable experience. Based on two recent cases with NSW Fair Trading, there is now strong legal support for an argument that overseas & other experience should be accepted where it is adequately verified.

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