Having been part of the Batch Mewing Construction and Infrastructure team since her time of admission, Kate has gained invaluable experience in front-end legal work in the construction space. Kate’s primary focus is assisting clients with construction contracts, including the preparation, review and negotiation of agreements for projects of varying sizes. Having advised on projects in the commercial, industrial, residential, civil, engineering and mining sectors, Kate has experience in providing tailored advice to clients to suit their business and project-specific needs.
Taking a holistic approach to drafting and advice, Kate has prepared contract suites and template agreements which have assisted clients to best position and protect their business interests. Acting for contractors, suppliers, principals and consultants, Kate applies a detail-orientated approach to both drafting and advice.
Project highlights
Major Landslips Restoration Project
Creating flow-down provisions for subcontract suite documents and preparing contract administration tools and guides to assist the head contractor with the engagement and administration of subcontractors for the project.
Griffin Freshwater Village Project
Assisted our client with the preparation of the main construction contract to be used by the developer of the Freshwater Village Project at Griffin, Queensland.
Port Botany Logistics Park Project
Undertook a commercial benchmark review of the D&C contract which included recommendations to address key risks and provided suggested drafting alternatives to assist with contract negotiations.
The construction industry in New South Wales has seen major reforms in recent years. Central to these is the introduction of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020. Brought into force in 2020, the legislation was created to address long-standing concerns about defective buildings, gaps in accountability, and a lack of confidence in the industry.
In the construction industry, efficiency is a key goal. In striving for this efficiency, principals and contractors often seek to streamline and fast-track common contracting processes and procedures – enter, the “Letter of Intent”.
