At Logan & Partners, our Construction and Development Law practice provides comprehensive legal support to clients across all stages of construction and property development projects. We act for developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and property owners, delivering practical, commercially focused advice to help clients navigate the complex legal landscape of the construction and development industry.

We understand that construction and development projects involve significant financial commitments, tight timeframes, and a range of stakeholders. Our team works proactively to identify and manage legal risks before they become costly disputes, ensuring projects are structured and documented to protect our clients’ interests from inception through to completion.

Where disputes do arise, we bring a strategic and pragmatic approach to resolution. We assist clients through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, and formal dispute resolution processes, pursuing outcomes that are efficient and commercially sound. When litigation or arbitration is necessary, our team advocates vigorously to achieve the best possible result.

Key areas of practice include:

• Construction contracts drafting, review, and negotiation (including AS 4000, AS 4902, NEC, and bespoke agreements)
• Development agreements and joint venture structuring
• Subcontractor and supply agreements
• Building defects and rectification claims
• Payment disputes and security of payment (adjudication)
• Variations, delay, and extension of time claims
• Proportionate liability and contribution claims
• Professional negligence in the construction and development context
• Planning, zoning, and development approval issues
• Strata and owners corporation matters
• Contractor and subcontractor insolvency
• Warranty and statutory guarantee claims under the Australian Consumer Law