Baker Merz Lawyers
Areas of Law
Specialist legal practice across Australia
Baker Merz Lawyers practises in areas of law where the group's industry experience gives our clients a genuine advantage. Each area below links to our dedicated construction law practice at construction.lawyer, where these services are delivered today.
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 →Construction Law
Legal services
Each service below links directly to the corresponding page on construction.lawyer.
Contract Review
Pre-signing review and advice on construct-only, design and construct, EPC and consultancy agreements.
construction.lawyer →Contract Drafting
Drafting and negotiation of commercial construction contracts tailored to your project and risk position.
construction.lawyer →Domestic Contracts
Domestic building contracts for homeowners and builders, compliant with state legislation.
construction.lawyer →Dispute Resolution
Negotiation, mediation, expert determination and arbitration to resolve building disputes commercially.
construction.lawyer →Security of Payment
Payment claims and payment schedules under the security of payment legislation in every Australian jurisdiction.
construction.lawyer →Adjudication
Adjudication applications and responses prepared and argued by construction law specialists.
construction.lawyer →Claims Preparation
Structured, evidence-based variation, delay, disruption and extension of time claims that withstand scrutiny.
construction.lawyer →Delay Analysis
Critical path (CPM) delay analysis linking delay events to extension of time entitlements.
construction.lawyer →Debt Recovery
Recovery of payment for construction work and related goods and services.
construction.lawyer →Litigation
Construction litigation in courts and tribunals across Australia.
construction.lawyer →Expert Witness
Independent expert evidence on quantum, delay and construction merit.
construction.lawyer →QBCC Matters
Advice and representation in QBCC licensing, disciplinary and regulatory matters.
construction.lawyer →Mediation
Mediated resolution of construction disputes without the cost and delay of litigation.
construction.lawyer →Arbitration
Representation in domestic and international construction arbitration.
construction.lawyer →Industry sectors
Sector-specific construction law pages on construction.lawyer.
Commercial Building Law
Legal services for commercial building and fit-out projects.
construction.lawyer →Residential Building Law
Legal services for residential builders, developers and homeowners.
construction.lawyer →Industrial Construction Law
Legal services for industrial and process-plant construction.
construction.lawyer →Renewables & Energy Law
Legal services across the renewable energy and power generation sectors.
construction.lawyer →Wind Farm Law
Contract and dispute advice for wind farm development and construction.
construction.lawyer →Solar Farm Law
Contract and dispute advice for utility-scale solar projects.
construction.lawyer →BESS Energy Storage Law
Legal services for battery energy storage system projects.
construction.lawyer →Mining & Resources Law
Construction law services for mining and resources infrastructure.
construction.lawyer →Defence Construction Law
Legal services for defence estate and infrastructure projects.
construction.lawyer →Transport Infrastructure Law
Legal services for road, rail, port and airport infrastructure.
construction.lawyer →Water Infrastructure Law
Legal services for water, wastewater and desalination infrastructure.
construction.lawyer →Engineer, Construct & Operate Law
Contract advice for engineer-construct-operate and EPC delivery models.
construction.lawyer →Company Formation & Joint Ventures
Corporate company formation and joint venture structuring for projects.
construction.lawyer →Shareholder Agreements & Entity Structures
Complex shareholder deeds and entity structures for construction ventures.
construction.lawyer →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.