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

Work with Blyth Legal and receive expert, strategic advice to navigate your legal dispute.