Construction
The Australian construction industry is in the midst of a property and infrastructure boom, with a long pipeline of public and privately funded projects.
Our Construction Expertise
At Maddocks, our deep experience in the infrastructure sector means we provide a strategic approach for your project.
Our team operates nationally, so we can advise on local, state and federal issues, navigating legislative and regulatory aspects of our clients’ construction projects.
We provide legal insight and strategies to help clients minimise risk.
Our strategic counsel spans advising and supporting both public and private sector organisations on all aspects of a construction project lifecycle, including procurement and tendering documentation, financing and dispute resolution, including under the State and Territory Security of Payment legislation.
We advise government and statutory authorities, local government, contractors, subcontractors, facilities management providers, developers, institutional property owners, investors and consultants.
Meet the team and read their recent insights below.
Insights from the Team
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Featured
Lacrosse Tower combustible cladding VCAT decision
VCAT hands down first major decision in Australia on respective liability of parties in relation to combustible cladding
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Featured
Long awaited private building cladding rectification fund announced
Pressure has been mounting on governments to help to solve combustible cladding uncovered in the last 3 years.
Latest insights
Innovation in industrial development | Part 1 - Construction challenges and opportunities
Understand legal issues in the construction of industrial developments and solutions for managing associated risks.
Lacrosse Tower combustible cladding VCAT decision
VCAT hands down first major decision in Australia on respective liability of parties in relation to combustible cladding
Latest news
Construction and Projects special counsel joins Maddocks
Law firm Maddocks has further bolstered its Construction and Projects team with the appointment of special counsel...
Maddocks advises French firm on major construction company acquisition
Maddocks has advised French firm Bouygues Construction on its acquisition of AW Edwards
Other services used by our Construction clients
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Banking & Finance
We provide strategic advice and offer practical structuring solutions across all types of financial transactions for our clients.
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Tax & Revenue
We understand the tax issues that our clients face and confidently deliver advice and strategies of all forms of direct and indirect tax.
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Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
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Valuations & Compensation
We provide specialist expertise in land valuation and compensation for local and state governments, as well as private landowners.
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Property & Development
The Property & Development team provides a full-service property offering with strategic and practical advice that helps achieve commercial outcomes.
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Major Projects & PPPs
We can assist by understanding the intersection of your business needs, the commercial influences and regulatory environment for your project.
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Financial Services
Our range of financial services spans the full fund lifecycle, detailed financial planning and fund management.
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