Contract drafting
Whether the project is being delivered on a PPP basis, or as a hard dollar construct only project, we have the knowledge and experience gained in acting for some of Australia and Asia’s largest projects to be able to effectively prepare clear and enforceable contracts.
Strategic contract negotiation
We can advise in relation to any type of contract negotiation, including formal government tendering processes where State and Commonwealth tendering guidelines and codes apply. We have extensive experience in government contracting and well as strategic contract negotiation in the private sector.
Issues advisory
When issues arise during project delivery we can advise on the positions of the parties in relation to those issues, and provide strategic advice as to how best to resolve those issues. We regularly assist our clients and professional project management companies to deal with contract administration issues including:
- Correspondence and issues management
- Payment claims
- Claims and defences under Security of Payment legislation
- Claims analysis and preparation
Dispute management
We are Australian market leaders in the conduct of all forms of dispute resolution
for construction and infrastructure projects, including mediation, arbitration,
dispute resolution boards and Supreme Court litigation as well as claims under Security of Payment legislation.
Training
We can design and provide bespoke training seminars to you on topics relevant
to your projects including:
- Construction Contract Administration
- Understanding Delay and Disruption Claims
- Administering Variation Claims
- Payment Claims under the Security of Payment Legislation
- Good Faith in Construction Contracts
- Insolvency issues in the Construction Industry
- Security for payment and bank guarantees
- The Independent Certifier Role
