OUR SERVICES
At Academy Legal, we have decades of experience in the NSW Building & Construction Industry, including 'on-the-ground' building and engineering experience ... so we understand at a deeper level what you are going through ... and how to help.
If you're in the NSW construction industry, we can assist you with the following:
PAYMENT DISPUTES
One of the most challenging aspects of being a contractor is dealing with delays in payment, which can often cause substantial cashflow challenges. The same challenge is experienced by clients when they receive payment claims but the relevant work is defective or incomplete. We can help you navigate these challenges promptly and cost-effectively, particularly through the use of the NSW Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
CONTRACT FORMATION & NEGOTIATION
We can assist with drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating numerous types of agreements, including D&C, construct only, supply & install, supply only, maintenance, joint venture, development, project management, construction management, early contractor involvement, PPPs and more.
DISPUTE MANAGEMENT
Differences of opinion on scope, quality, timing, variations, and more can often lead to disputes on projects. Placing yourself in the best position to resolve these disputes early and quickly can be the difference between a successful project or a loss-making project (or worse). We can help you effectively mitigate the risk of a dispute occurring in the first place ... or help you manage it if it does arise.
SCOPES OF WORK
More than half of all problems in construction arise from 'scoping' issues, meaning there is a mismatch between what the client expects and what the contractor believes they are obligated to provide. Ensuring clarity, accuracy and completeness when drafting your scope of work documentation is critical to dramatically reducing your exposure to disputes. After drafting your scope of work, consider having us cast an eye over it to help minimise your exposure.
BUSINESS AUDIT
Many construction businesses are so focused on getting the next job 'in the door' and the current job completed that they never seem to have time to sit back and look at their business from a 50,000 ft level to ensure they are compliant and/or have documentation and systems in place to reduce their legal exposure. We can undertake a business audit and provide you with a written report that outlines your key areas of exposure and how to 'plug' them.
OUTSOURCED IN-HOUSE LEGAL
If you don't have your own in-house legal team, we can act as your outsourced in-house counsel to help manage broader legal matters your business may face, so you can focus on what you do best. Tapping into our expertise (on a monthly retainer) to act as your in-house counsel could save you a fortune and avoid legal missteps that could turn out to be very costly.
WHERE TO START
If you have a legal matter related to the construction industry and would like to speak to an expert who can help you navigate the challenges ... click on the link below.
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