Celebrating 22 years in Legal Practice
Stay connected with Navado:

Legal > Complex Disputes & Litigation

Building Disputes:

Overview FAQs Articles Locations

Building and construction law is a complex and specialised area of law. Choosing a lawyer that understands the technical aspects of this area and knows how to practically apply that knowledge to any given situation, is crucial.

Through our experience in Building disputes, we understand that there may be associated issues in relation to your dispute including the rights of creditor and debtors, the role of conflicting equitable and common law interests, the priority of interests, the interpretation of contractual terms including the implying of terms in the interests of business efficacy, the duty of care which may be owed and the quantum of damages which may be available including restitution pursuant to the principle of restitutio ad integrum and potential grounds for equitable estoppel. In relation to your building dispute, Navado understands the complexity of the matter and may seek to cover the field in consideration of material factors in our advice on causes of action.

Our building disputes lawyers have exceptional experience dealing with complex and challenging building disputes.  Since the establishment of the firm in 2001, we have been providing high quality and expert legal advice and assistance to individuals, builders, contractors, property developers, engineers, architects and construction companies. We offer comprehensive and practical legal advice based on a solid and thorough understanding of the intricacies and nuances of building and construction law.

With over a decade of experience since the establishment of our firm in 2001, you can be confident that our building disputes lawyers can strategically formulate and implement the most appropriate solution to your building or construction dispute.

We deliver expert building and construction law advice, including but not limited to the following areas: 

  • Advising on and negotiating of Building Contracts
  • Arbitration and mediation;
  • Breach of contract;
  • Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999;
  • Building defects;
  • Commencing and defending legal proceedings;
  • Contract administration, interpretation and compliance monitoring;
  • Construction claims;
  • Delays and liquidated damages claims;
  • Duty of care;
  • Estimating / Design disputes;
  • Expert reports on the building works;
  • Extensions of time;
  • Home Building Act 1989;
  • Home Building Compensation Fund;
  • Insurance claims;
  • Professional liability and negligence;
  • Quantum meruit;
  • Repudiation of contracts.
  • Rescission of contracts;
  • Tribunal (including NCAT) and Court attendances.
  • Variations to the scope of works;

In considering the above grounds, our team, consisting of solicitors and qualified accountants are able to provide a comprehensive and advice on all relevant issues. Additionally Navado has considerable access to a wide variety of expert counsel who may be able to assist you in the most focused and effective way regarding your complex matter. The combination of our in-house expertise, resources and counsel allows Navado to cover the field of law and advise you in relation to your complex matter, with a mind to advising you of causes of actions.

If you have a building dispute, we recommend that you contact our firm on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au and arrange an appointment to see one of our Complex Disputes & Litigation Solicitors. 

Bookmark and Share

This webpage (and any material or wording appearing on this webpage) is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute any Legal Advice. It does not take into account your objectives, your instructions or all of the relevant facts and/or circumstances. Navado accepts no responsibility to any person who relies on the information provided on this website. We further refer you to our Disclaimer.

Sorry, but no Articles are available at this time.

Sorry, but no FAQs are available at this time.

Quick enquiry
  • Request an appointment
Stay connected
Ask an expert