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What we do

We understand the intricacies of the security of payment legislation, and have successfully prepared and defended adjudication applications throughout Australia, including both obtaining and setting aside summary judgments under the acts.
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How we do it

We have longstanding relationships with numerous clients and industry bodies in the construction and infrastructure industry, and have helped many of our clients put in place appropriate contracts and procedures to effectively deal with claims under the legislation.

Who We Do It For

We act for principals, head contractors, sub-contractors and consultants.

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Expert Updates

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Warning – Don’t use the SOP Act to make dodgy claims

04 June 2019

It is common in claims made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act for a Respondent to assert that the claimant’s claims have been “grossly embellished” (to put it politely).  This case serves as a stark warning to contractors who think making exaggerated claims in Payment Claims are a good idea!

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Experts and Strata – A Developer’s (and Builder’s) need for inspectors and quantity surveyors when dealing with strata developments

08 May 2019

To reduce risk and exposure, it is important that Builders and Developers know when, and which expert, to engage.    

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If you can’t go through them, go above them – Payment Withholding Requests in Security of Payment Disputes

03 May 2019

As a contractor, almost invariably you’ve experienced non-payment of an invoice. So what can you do?
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