Whether your dispute stems from delay, defects or debt, rely on a team that has more than 20 years of experience in resolving construction and engineering disputes arising from large residential, retail, commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments.

Our team is skilled in scoping out the various scenarios and directing you on the most effective path to resolution—be it mediation, conciliation, negotiation, expert determination, arbitration or litigation.

The aim is to resolve the issue and return your focus to running your business. In the marketplace, we have a strong reputation for doing just that for leading companies, state and local governments, owners, developers, head contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

Benefit from our significant experience in:

• Acting on claims under Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment legislation, with various members of our team being accredited adjudicators, meditators and arbitrators
• Acting in proceedings arising out of the bid, commissioning, design, construction and operation of infrastructure
• Acting in proceedings arising from defective works, from allegations of negligent design and installation, inadequate maintenance and remediation, defective materials and faulty engineering through to the costs incurred from contract time overruns
• Managing claims of misleading or deceptive conduct, unfair contracts or anti-competitive practices
• Drafting and negotiating deeds for adjacent constructions to large CBD buildings on behalf of various Body Corporates
• Providing dispute avoidance strategies on major projects

Where international stakeholders are involved, all bases are covered by the support of our construction colleagues in our offices around the globe.

Partner with a team that knows your industry and is ready to resolve your dispute and return your focus back to your business.

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Consideration of effect on heritage significance - demolition

July 1, 2024

Whilst demolition of a building within a heritage conservation area is generally permissible with development consent, in determining whether it should be granted, careful consideration must be given to its significance as identified in the applicable DCP.

High Court comes to a landing on developer's wasted expenditure in landmark case

May 10, 2024

Australia: Dentons successfully defended a developer and aviation enthusiast, 123 259 932 Pty Ltd (formerly Cutty Sark), in an appeal brought by Cessnock City Council before the full bench of the High Court of Australia. 

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Dentons adds Construction Partner to its Melbourne office

June 30, 2024

Dentons continues on its rapid Growth journey, with the appointment of Construction Partner, Nathan Abbott, to its Melbourne office.

Dentons wins landmark High Court case on contractual damages

May 16, 2024

In a landmark breach of contract case where Dentons represented property developer 123 259 932 Pty Ltd (formerly Cutty Sark), the full bench of the High Court of Australia has delivered judgment in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd, dismissing Cessnock City Council’s appeal. The case is now the leading authority for reliance damages arising from a breach of contract.