Expert Building and Construction Lawyer for construction contractors and civil companies in Brisbane & Queensland
Practical, commercially-focused advice from a 25+ year Lawyer who's worked inside Tier 1, 2 and 3 construction companies + government and top tier law firms.
Construction businesses with revenue over $5M to $100M. Contract review, project advisory, risk management, and dispute management.
Practical advice across all aspects of construction law for contractors, builders and civil companies in Brisbane and Queensland.
Choose the right delivery method. D&C, Construct Only, ECI, Alliance, Managing Contractor, PPP, EPC and more.
Project delivery adviceOlympic procurement, government tenders, prequalification. Decide if you should bid and position your business.
Brisbane 2032 advisoryInsurance review, contractual risk assessment, QBCC compliance. Protect your business and personal position.
Risk management servicesContract review, drafting, advice and negotiation. AS4000, AS2124, ABIC, NEC4, FIDIC and bespoke contracts.
Contract servicesVariations, delays, defects, scope disputes. Resolve issues through negotiation before they escalate.
Dispute resolutionPayment claims, BIFA compliance, payment schedules. Get paid what you're owed under Queensland law.
Security of payment helpConstruction Law covers the legal issues contractors face from tender through to project completion.
These are the issues construction companies bring to us most often.
Head contracts that push all the risk down to you without adequate compensation or protection
Client-caused delays but they won't grant an EOT leaving you exposed to liquidated damages
Variations rejected or undervalued even when the extra work was clearly outside your original scope
Unclear scope boundaries causing conflict over what's included and what's a variation
Subcontract terms don't back-to-back leaving gaps in your risk coverage
Payment claims getting knocked back on technicalities you didn't know existed
Sound familiar? Let's talk about how to fix it.
Get in TouchWe're not a traditional law firm advising construction companies from the outside. We've worked inside them.
General Counsel, Commercial Manager and Contract Manager roles inside Tier 1 contractors.
Contracts, projects and commercial strategy. We help you avoid problems, not just react to them.
Shannon (CFO) and Rachelle (General Counsel and Senior Construction Lawyer) work as one team on complex issues.
We understand you need to maintain relationships and win work.
Rachelle's Experience Includes
Construction lawyers typically specialise in either "front-end" work (projects, contracts, and commercial advisory) or "back-end" work (litigation and formal dispute proceedings).
Rachelle is a specialist front-end construction lawyer. She advises on project structuring, contract preparation, tender strategy, contract administration, variations, EOT claims, and dispute negotiation.
If formal proceedings become necessary, she works with clients to transition matters to experienced litigation lawyers while continuing to support them on other commercial matters.
Explain your situation. We'll tell you if we can help and provide a quote.
$550 for a structured discussion of your options and a recommended approach.
Fixed-price quotes. Direct access to Rachelle. Practical advice you can act on.
Deep experience across construction and infrastructure sectors throughout Australia.
All major contract types and project delivery methods used in Australian construction.
"Within the first 3 minutes, it was obvious how deeply both Shannon and Rachelle understood my business and industry. They know so much about business, about the legal side, about business finances, construction contracts and how businesses operate."
Robert F.
Civil Construction Company Owner – Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
We work with all major standard form contracts including AS4000, AS2124, ABIC, NEC4, and FIDIC, as well as bespoke contracts. We advise on head contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements, and supply contracts across commercial, civil and infrastructure projects in Queensland.
We specialise in front-end construction law: projects, contracts, and resolving disputes through negotiation before they escalate. If formal proceedings become necessary, we recommend experienced litigation lawyers and continue supporting you on commercial matters.
Contract review fees depend on the complexity and length of the contract. We provide fixed-price quotes upfront so you know exactly what you're paying. Contact us with your contract details for a no-obligation quote.
We work with construction, civil and infrastructure companies from $1M to $500M in revenue, with a particular focus on companies in the $5M to $100M range. Book a Strategy Session and we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
Yes. We advise on Queensland's Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act, including payment claim preparation, payment schedules, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Based in Brisbane, we provide construction law services to contractors and civil companies across South East Queensland and beyond.
We meet clients at our Wavell Heights office, at your site, or via video conference.
Call to discuss your situation and get a quote, or book a Strategy Session to explore your options.
(07) 3063 3373
Construction law is our specialty, but we also provide related services for construction businesses.
Business structuring, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts.
Learn more →Service agreements, supply contracts, partnership agreements.
Learn more →Ongoing senior legal support on retainer.
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