Est. Brisbane — Practising Australia-wide
Baker Merz Lawyers
A national law firm and consultancy group
Baker Merz Lawyers Pty Ltd is the parent company of a group of specialist companies providing construction law and construction consultancy services across Australia.
About the Group
Baker Merz Lawyers Pty Ltd is an Australian law firm and the parent company of the Baker Merz Group — a group of specialist companies covering construction law and construction consultancy.
Through construction.lawyer, the firm provides dedicated construction lawyers to principals, contractors and subcontractors nationwide — advising on contracts, payment claims, adjudication and disputes.
Through BuildConex, the group provides quantum, delay and claims consultancy — forensic analysis, claims preparation and expert reports that stand up in adjudication, arbitration and court.
Practice Areas
Areas of Law
The firm's areas of practice, led by our specialist construction law practice.
Construction Law
Specialist construction lawyers, Australia-wide
Dedicated construction lawyers advising on contract drafting and review, payment claims and adjudication, dispute resolution and litigation across Australia.
Learn more →Building & Construction Disputes
Practical dispute resolution for the construction industry
Strategic advice and representation for building and construction disputes, from early negotiation through to formal proceedings.
construction.lawyer →Security of Payment & Adjudication
Fast, statutory debt recovery for construction work
Payment claims, payment schedules and adjudication applications under the security of payment legislation in every Australian jurisdiction.
construction.lawyer →Commercial Litigation
Commercial disputes resolved with clarity and purpose
Representation in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, focused on practical outcomes for businesses and individuals.
construction.lawyer →Consultancy
Group Services
Specialist construction consultancy services delivered through our group company, BuildConex.
Quantum Analysis
Detailed valuation of construction and infrastructure claims, including variations, disruption, prolongation and acceleration costs, by reference to the contract and contemporaneous records.
Learn more →Delay Analysis
Forensic schedule analysis that links delay events to the critical path, addressing causation, concurrency, mitigation and extension of time entitlements.
Learn more →Claims Preparation
Preparation of structured, evidence-based claims for variations, extension of time and disruption, tested so they withstand adjudication, arbitration and court scrutiny.
Learn more →Adjudication Support
Security of Payment and adjudication support for claimants and respondents, including payment claims, schedules, adjudication applications and jurisdictional advice.
Learn more →Contract Disputes
Independent quantum and delay analysis for breach, termination, repudiation and performance disputes, supporting negotiation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
Learn more →Forensic Review
Forensic review of project records, cost ledgers, programmes and correspondence to reconstruct events and build a credible, evidence-backed claim or defence.
Learn more →Extension of Time
Extension of time analysis that establishes causation, concurrency and the critical path impact of delay events under the contract.
Learn more →Expert Reports
Independent, tribunal-ready expert reports on quantum, delay and merit, including critique of opposing reports, joint conferencing and testimony support.
Learn more →Quantity Surveying
Cost planning, bills of quantities and cost control on construction projects, giving principals and contractors certainty over project costs from feasibility to final account.
Learn more →Our Group Companies
Two specialist businesses, one group — legal and consultancy expertise under a single banner.
Baker Merz Construction Lawyers
Dedicated construction lawyers acting for principals, contractors and subcontractors across Australia — contract drafting and review, security of payment, adjudication, dispute resolution and litigation.
Visit construction.lawyer →BuildConex
Construction consultancy specialists in quantum analysis, delay analysis, claims preparation, adjudication support, quantity surveying and independent expert reports.
Visit buildconex.com.au →Baker Merz Lawyers
Speak to our team
Whether you need a construction lawyer or specialist quantum and delay support, the Baker Merz Group can help. Call us for a confidential discussion about your matter.