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Contract Administration

28 August 2026

A developer sells a project, a financier wants payment rights, a subcontractor's business changes hands - and suddenly "transferring the contract" isn't as simple as it sounds. Here's what actually happens to risk and liability under each option.

Construction Litigation

20 August 2026

Not every construction dispute needs the same forum. This article sets out when a technical or valuation dispute suits expert determination, when arbitration is the better fit, and how to draft a dispute resolution clause that sends each issue to the right decision-maker.

Employment

17 August 2026

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 17 September | Online via Zoom

Many business owners sign a personal guarantee thinking it's just another form. It isn't. One signature can put your home, savings and personal assets on the line for debts that may continue long after the original contract ends.

Thursday 24 September | Online via Zoom

Terminating a construction contract is a big call. Understanding your rights and obligations, either as the party doing the terminating or the party which has been terminated, can greatly assist with weighing up the positives and negatives of any potential next steps.

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.