Construction disputes cost time and money.
But they need not delay completion, or worse. You want any dispute to be dealt with quickly, effectively and discreetly. Where possible, we approach dispute resolution in a manner which preserves relationships and reputations.
With our depth of resources and knowledge of your project, your business and your issues, we resolve disputes before they become unnecessarily costly and damaging.
We provide innovative dispute resolution solutions to clients across a wide range of industries in both the public and private sectors. These include individuals, small and large business, major Australian public companies, multinational corporations, local, state and federal government departments and government owned corporations.
We represent all segments of industry in all types of disputes arising out of the performance of contracts, negligence and legislative rights. We have extensive experience in a range of industries from construction, engineering and energy, mining, manufacturing, and resources.
Our team includes accredited arbitrators, mediators, case appraisers and registered adjudicators, as well as experts in all aspects of contract law. That means you get the best advice - cost-effective and strategic - when you need it.
The scope of conflict management and dispute resolution services we offer includes:
- alternative dispute resolution services including:
- mediation and expert determination
- expert appraisal/determination
- case appraisal
- negotiation strategies
- strategic dispute analysis
- crisis management
- adjudications relating to the Building & Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) and the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (BCISPA)
- arbitrations throughout Australia and internationally including in South America, Africa and South East Asia, and
- contracts and claims advice including delay, disruption, acceleration, suspension, termination and claims relating to the Subcontactors’ Charges Act 1974 (Qld) and Contractors’ Debts Act 1997 (NSW).
We have a proven track record of assertively advancing the interests of our clients in the resolution of complex disputes. We bring a commercial focus to dispute resolution, recognising the early signs of a dispute, managing issues and avoiding, where possible, lengthy and expensive litigation.
