Building & Construction Disputes
Andrew Blyth has specialty expertise in building and construction disputes.
Andrew advises on all legal issues that can commonly arise on a construction project. He understands the unique dynamics of a construction dispute and can utilise processes and commercial drivers to his clients’ strategic advantage. He acts for owners, contractors and other project participants and can analyse a dispute from multiple perspectives.
Andrew provides advice on claims and legal issues that may arise during the course of construction. He also assists with pre-dispute negotiations, taking a pragmatic approach, which meets the commercial needs of his clients and the overall project.
Andrew advises on claims under the security of payment legislation in different states across Australia. He acts for claimants and respondents in adjudications, as well as judicial review and other court proceedings under the legislation.
Andrew is familiar with the legal issues, evidence and other matters that need to be considered to effectively prepare a case and advocate for his clients’ interests. He can reliably apply his expertise right through from pre-dispute discussions to a final hearing.
Building & Construction Areas
Payment claims and disputes
Security of payment legislation
Adjudication
Variations
Delay
Defects
Design issues and consultant liability
Advice to independent assessors / superintendents
Termination of contract
Recourse to performance security
Multi-party disputes and proportionate liability
Contract review and advice
Contract administration
Contractual notices and processes
Pre-dispute and claims advice
Home building
Litigation
Arbitration
International disputes
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