Cooper Grace Ward has experience in handling all types of building and construction matters, from contracts and project structuring arrangements to risk management and legal compliance.

Our lawyers act for property owners and developers, project managers, contractors, consultants and government.

We also assist clients in the building and construction industry to resolve disputes under State and Federal building legislation.

Services we offer

Our major services in this area include:

• Litigation in State and Federal courts and tribunals involving issues such as security and retention, variation and contract payment claims, and defects
• Claims under the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 (Qld)
• Claims and disputes concerning the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1992 (Qld)
• Adjudications under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) and the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) including applications for judicial review
• Commercial advice, including advice on all types of construction contracts such as standard form, specialist and alliance contracts
• Risk management and compliance programs for construction sites
• Planning and environment advice and appeals
• Employment and workplace relations advice, documentation and litigation
• Property acquisition, leasing and sales
• Project structuring and taxation advice.

What our clients say

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