Building & Construction

Watson & Watson’s building lawyers, construction lawyers and building & construction industry experts have over 20 years experience handling commercial, industrial and domestic building disputes. Our client base includes builders, developers, project managers, contractors, owners, consultants, quantity surveyors (QS), engineers, financial institutions, architects, suppliers, planners and designers.

How Watson's Building Lawyers / Construction Lawyers Help with Building & Construction Disputes

Although we strive for mutually beneficial dispute resolutions, our building lawyers understand there are times where litigation is unavoidable. In these instances, both our experience and network of industry professionals (such as Architects and Claims Consultants) hastily facilitate resolution. We also have significant experience in dealing with Australian courts and tribunals including Consumer Trader & Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT) on behalf of our clients.

Our Areas of Expertise in Building Law / Construction Law

Watson & Watson’s Building lawyers handle all legal disputes arising from the building and construction process - from land acquisition and construction to management of post-construction settlements.

Contract interpretation, administration & advice
Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act
Joint venture & business negotiation
Construction claims
Professional liability & negligence
Tribunal & Court attendances
Insurance claims advice
Risk management
Building protection works
Claims resolution
Construction litigation
Home warranty claims
Arbitration & mediation
Home Building Act 1989
Debt recovery
Insolvency & bankruptcy

Watson's building lawyers / construction lawyers help its clients with legal issues arising from improvements of all sizes, including complex government, commercial and industrial scope projects, multi-storey developments, house renovations, house construction and additions and alterations to houses and residences and claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act claims.

Watson & Watson Lawyers -
Specialists in Building & Construction Law.

If you are involved in a building and construction project, it is highly beneficial to seek legal counsel from a Watson & Watson building lawyer / construction lawyer. You need not be involved in a building and construction dispute to benefit from the advice of our highly qualified solicitors.

Although specialist building & construction lawyers can assist you with claims and disputes, it is recommended to always consider a building lawyer for pre-contractual drafting and negotiating, legal assistance during the life of the project and for the many subsequent issues that may arise.

Our team of building lawyers / construction lawyers include Richard Watson – one of New South Wales’ Accredited Lawyers for Commercial Litigation, who is highly experienced in building and construction law with over 25 years of experience successfully representing clients.

If you have an enquiry about a building & construction related matter or are looking for legal representation, call Watson & Watson on 02 9211 6011 or complete the form on the right side of this page.

Have you been adversely affected by the liquidation of Cosmopolitan Constructions NSW?
If you need legal assistance, we can help. Contact Richard Watson on (02) 9221 6011 – the first call is free.

Please note that our provision of any telephone advice to you is only a general discussion to assist as to whether you wish to instruct us. Telephone discussions should not be construed as legal advice and are not to be relied upon. Legal advice which you can rely on can only be properly provided by us to you at or following an initial conference. We are not responsible for any action you may take or fail to take based upon the provision of our telephone advice to you. If you wish to arrange a conference, please contact us.

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Watson & Watson are always available to provide expert building & construction legal advice and answer any of your questions.

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Security of Payment Act
Defective Building Works
Incomplete Building Works
Development Applications
Tribunal & Court Appearances
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