If the project is delayed or defective work isn’t addressed, it could lead to long-term damage that impacts the value of the project.
Addressing defective building work early can prevent larger issues from occurring later down the line, potentially saving you from major problems in the future.
Costs for repairs, losses, out of pocket expenses, legal costs an interest. Strict time limits apply, so if you don’t act now, you might be stuck paying out to fix the problem out of your own pocket in the future.
A construction dispute can tarnish your reputation, affecting your ability to secure future work, either by directly harming your reputation or raising red flags with potential clients.
A successful claim against a builder or contractor can result in licence restrictions, loss of licences or the ability to trade.
We handle construction disputes and litigation, including defective building work, delays, disruptions, variations, misleading and deceptive conduct, and security of payment claims.
We’ll take charge of the court dates and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, so you don’t have to navigate #LawLand, deal direct with your opponent’s lawyer or a judge on your own.
We’ll take care of the legal side, ensuring compliance with court procedures and helping you avoid mistakes that can lead to significant delays and added costs.
We provide case updates fortnightly without the legal jargon and stuff suits to reduce uncertainty and keep you up to date.
We assess each case individually and work with you to select the best option for your circumstances, ensuring our approach effectively balances your needs against the prospects of success and pathways to resolution.
Involving lawyers removes emotions and personal relationships from the process. It shows you’re serious about your business, making others think twice before bringing an unsubstantiated claim and sends a clear message that you are serious about your business and will take legal action to protect it.
How long is a piece of string? The timeline for construction disputes can depends on a number of things, like:
These elements will all affect the overall timeline to resolve your construction dispute, so it’s important to stay flexible and ready for any twists in the road.
We usually take between 1 to 3 weeks to draft documents initiating legal action, depending on the complexity of your matter.
We offer an initial consultation for a fixed fee and our hourly rates range from $150 to $660, depending on the staff member attending to work on your case. During the consultation, we will gather the necessary information, provide preliminary advice on your options and outline the next steps. Following this consultation, we can provide you with an estimate of costs for your matter.
Legal action or “litigation” comes with uncertainty. While we can give you an idea of how strong your case is, there’s no certainty until the court gives a judgment, and even then, the other side may appeal. In litigation things can also change quickly. For example, a witness might change their story or contradict themselves under cross-examination, which can destroy their credibility.
You should be prepared for the unexpected and before diving in consider:
You need to be prepared for changes and setbacks along the way – much like success litigation isn’t one straight line.
If you’re tired of fighting over contract terms, performance, or breach issues, it’s time to let us take over. We’ll work to resolve the dispute so you can get back to business without the legal headaches.
