Construction Litigation

Late or withheld payments continue to undermine subcontractors, head contractors and civil contractors across Queensland. When a payer stalls or refuses to engage, two debt recovery options often come to mind: adjudication under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) and statutory demands under the Corporations Act...

Whether minor disagreements or significant conflicts, claims over payments for work performed are common. For contractors, mastering the art of negotiating these claims is crucial—not only to secure fair compensation but also to maintain business relationships and protect profitability....

There is a lot that can be said about defects and defect claims. We’ve collated 5 frequently asked questions about defects to help steer you in the right direction....

Like it or loathe it (and most people loathe it), litigation is a key part of our legal system and one best utilised by those who understand it....

If you have been served with a Statutory Demand it is important to get prompt advice on your next steps....

Has the Queensland Court of Appeal just decided that a common way of submitting payment claims is, in fact, invalid and contrary to the requirements of legislation?...

If you think you may be dealing with a negligence claim, be it against you or from you, this article is for you....

Insolvency in the construction industry is on the rise. It should come as no surprise then that liquidators will reach for the low hanging fruit of an unfair preference claim to claw back payments from unsecured creditors....