Our disputes team have significant experience in handling disputes that relate to investors, financiers, builders, real estate agents, landlords, tenants, contractors and other service providers.
What are the most common building and construction disputes?
Building and construction disputes can arise from various issues throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Our team, which includes a number of accredited specialists, have broad experience in legal disputes at all levels, from VCAT, the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court and the Federal Court. They often advise clients on:
- Contractual disputes - including breaches of contract, termination and scope of work disputes.
- Payment disputes - such as contractors or subcontractors not receiving payment for work performed or unacceptable delays in payment.
- Project delays - including disagreements about project timelines and completion dates.
- Defective work or non-conformance - which involves claims related to the quality of work and construction defects, or whether the completed work meets specified standards and requirements.
- Changes in scope - such as disagreements surrounding change orders or compensation for additional work not initially outlined in the contract.
- Regulatory disputes - which relate to compliance with building codes and regulations or the issues associated with obtaining necessary permits for construction.
- Insurance disputes - including those regarding coverage for construction-related risks and disagreements over who is responsible for specific liabilities.
You can be assured that you will be well represented and, with a focus on alternative dispute resolution, we will find the right path, and right result, for you.
Sarah Wang.
Asia Desk - Head of Client Relationships.
- 亚洲事务部-客户关系负责人
- 03 9890 3321
- Email Address: s.wang@robinsongill.com.au
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澳洲房产市场中,买家通常会依赖开发商、中介或卖方提供的信息来做出重大决策。然而,如果这些信息存在虚假或误导性陈述,就会对买家造成严重损害。根据《澳洲消费者法》(Australian Consumer Law, ACL)第18条,任何在贸易或商业活动中进行误导或欺骗性行为的当事人,都可能面临法律责任。
