Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Disputes are part of doing business. How you respond makes the difference. We focus on securing practical outcomes that protect your position and keep your projects moving.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Disputes and litigation in major projects can range from a minor disagreement about a contractual clause all the way through to protracted litigation. We approach building and construction disputes with one prevailing principle in mind: driving the best outcome to protect your business’ interests. We want to see you back to business as usual as quickly as possible in any given circumstance. Sometimes that’s achieved through careful negotiations, but sometimes the only way to achieve it is through litigation. We’re as comfortable at the mediation table as we are in the courtroom.

Supporting you with

Court Proceedings

Mediation

Arbitration

Conciliation

Security of Payment

We regularly advise claimants and respondents in relation to all matters arising under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) and Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) and their interstate counterparts. We have advised claimants and respondents on disputed claims ranging from $100,000 to in excess of $25 million.

Supporting you with

Adjudication

Subcontractors’ Charges

Land and property charges

Recovering deemed debts in Court

Key Contacts

Michael Batch

Principal, National

Michael is the co-founder and co-leader of Batch Mewing Lawyers, with nearly 20 years’ experience advising on complex construction disputes and major infrastructure projects across Australia and the UK.

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Andrew Mewing

Principal, National

Andrew is the co-founder and Principal of Batch Mewing Lawyers, advising the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors on major projects and disputes across Australia and internationally.

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Ryan Purcell

Principal, Brisbane

Ryan is a Principal construction lawyer with extensive experience advising clients across the full lifecycle of major projects, from contract negotiation through to the resolution of complex disputes.

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Tyler Atkins

Principal, Sydney

Tyler is a Principal in the firm’s Construction and Major Projects team, specialising in building and construction law and advising clients on complex contractual, legislative and adjudication matters.

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Kent Fawke

Principal, Brisbane

Kent provides end-to-end support to construction and infrastructure clients, advising across the entire project lifecycle – from front-end contract negotiation to back-end dispute resolution.

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Chris Hargreaves

Special Counsel, Brisbane

Chris is a senior commercial disputes and insolvency lawyer, bringing decades of experience advising clients across construction, engineering, mining, and other commercial sectors.

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