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22 July 2026

A payment schedule can protect a respondent or sink them, depending on how it's drafted. This guide sets out the four statutory requirements, the mistakes that most often trip contractors up, and what two recent NSW decisions mean for getting it right.

21 July 2026

Strict time bar enforcement in Victorian construction contracts is no longer guaranteed. New unfairness provisions give adjudicators real power to override notice clauses, changing the risk calculus for both sides of a claim

Our guides

Liquidated Damages: A practical guide


Liquidated damages can quickly cripple the profitability of your job and sour a commercial relationship. But, it can also be a powerful commercial tool which provides certainty for both parties to the contract. In this guide we’re going to show you what liquidated damages are and an explanation of the five key elements that influence when liquidated damages apply.

The Litigation Process


If your business dispute has hit the point of litigation, then you probably know you’re in for what could be a long and arduous journey. Therefore as part of your overall thinking and strategy, it’s important to consider and discuss with your lawyers the general nature of what you can or cannot recover as part of a costs order, especially in lower Courts or Tribunals.

Security of Payment Adjudication Guide: New South Wales


When you don’t get paid for works, you need to act fast to protect your interests and recover the money owed to you. Otherwise you are at risk of missing crucial deadlines and losing your best chance to recover payments.

Events and webinars

Thursday 6 August 2026 | Webinar via Zoom

Your people are your identity and your key ingredient to success. Sometimes finding the right employee with the right mix of skills and experience requires you to look further afield.

Tuesday 11 August 2026 | Webinar via Zoom

Psychological injury claims have risen across Australia over the past five years, with SafeWork NSW reporting an 87% increase in psychological injury claims between 2022 and 2025. At the same time, regulators are placing greater scrutiny on how employers identify and manage psychosocial risks.

We believe ongoing training is essential in a fast-moving industry like construction. Since 2020, we’ve delivered monthly webinars on Construction & Major Projects, Employment & Safety, and Commercial & Litigation - sharing practical, real-world legal insights.