A wide range of issues can arise in connection with construction contracts & construction work (including contracts & agreements for the supply of goods & services related to construction work, & their respective related goods & services) in diverse contexts & sectors, industries & types of business in Western Australia. Some of the contexts are briefly identified below by way of illustration, however this list is not exhaustive. The Construction sector encompasses any other sector, industry or type of business in the economy in Western Australia where legal problems arise in connection with construction contracts, construction work, & related goods & services.

Uncertainties may arise as to the interpretation or application of commercial terms or provisions of any specifications, or other design documentation, about which we can provide assistance. Problems can also arise during the pre-contract negotiations or during the contract period, & technical or other factual issues may be involved.

We can assist with advice in relation to problems of risk & liability allocation & the proportionate liability legislation in relation to contracts for construction work including the supply of goods & services for construction work) & related questions of insurance requirements. The resolution of some commercial differences or disputes may occur by commercial negotiations or by mediation of a persistent dispute. In rare instances arbitration or litigation may be the only course open to the parties to resolve a matter.

For more detailed information about the legal services we can provide in this sector, please view our relevant Practice Areas, including:

Construction

Contract

Mining Resources & Energy

Commercial Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution;

Arbitration, litigation and statutory proceedings