Construction Lawyers
Specialist construction lawyers, Australia-wide
Baker Merz Lawyers practises construction law nationally through its dedicated construction law practice at construction.lawyer.
Overview
Baker Merz Lawyers practises construction law Australia-wide through its dedicated construction law practice at construction.lawyer. The practice acts for principals, head contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers across the building, civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.
Our construction lawyers advise across the full project lifecycle: contract drafting and review before work commences, payment claims and adjudication under the security of payment legislation while work is underway, and dispute resolution and litigation when matters cannot be resolved commercially.
Legal services
Our construction law services are delivered through construction.lawyer. Each service below links directly to the corresponding page on construction.lawyer, where you can read the full details and make an enquiry.
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
We act across a broad range of construction and engineering industries. Each sector below links to the dedicated page 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 →Why Baker Merz
National coverage. We act in matters across Australia, with coverage in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Darwin, and conduct matters in every state and territory jurisdiction.
Specialist focus. Construction law is not one of many practice areas for us — it is the core of what we do. Our lawyers work in construction law every day, across contracts, claims and disputes.
Group backing. Through the Baker Merz Group, our lawyers are supported by the quantum and delay experts at BuildConex — so the numbers and the programme analysis behind your claim or defence are prepared to the same standard as the legal argument.
Our group services
Legal outcomes in construction disputes often turn on the quality of the underlying quantum and delay analysis. Through BuildConex, the group provides quantum analysis, delay analysis, claims preparation, adjudication support and independent expert reports. See our group services or visit buildconex.com.au for details.
Speak to us
For a confidential discussion about your construction law matter, call our national line on 1300 710 864 or email admin@bakermerz.law.
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.