Building & Construction Lawyers Brisbane
Building & Construction Law Brisbane
CG Legal Group provides clear building construction law Brisbane advice for clients across the construction industry in Brisbane City and South East Queensland. Our construction lawyers Brisbane assist homeowners, builders, contractors, and head contractors with construction law matters, including building disputes, construction disputes, payment disputes, and defective work, with a strong focus on practical dispute resolution.
Whether your construction project involves a building contract, construction contract, contractual dispute, claim, or adjudication under the BIF Act and Building Industry Fairness framework, we guide you through the legal process with clarity and confidence.
We provide clear advice and representation in adjudication matters, including preparing and responding to adjudication applications under the BIF Act, Building Industry Fairness legislation, and related construction law frameworks. Where required, our lawyers assist with litigation, commercial litigation, and commercial disputes arising from construction contracts, building contracts, and construction work.
Our focus is on resolving each construction dispute and building dispute efficiently through adjudication, negotiation, or court proceedings, supporting clients through every stage of the dispute resolution process.
We assist with a wide range of construction law and building matters across the construction industry, including:
- Building disputes and construction disputes arising during construction work
- Construction contracts, building contracts, and related contract disputes
- Payment disputes, claims, and recovery issues under construction contracts
- Defective work and incomplete building work on construction projects
- Disputes involving builders, contractors, building contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners
- Contractual disputes arising during residential and commercial construction projects
Our lawyers regularly assist clients acting as builders, head contractors, contractors, and homeowners across residential and commercial construction matters, providing practical advice and dispute resolution support.
As a Brisbane law firm, we understand how construction disputes and building disputes affect timeframes, costs, and working relationships across the construction industry. Our role is to provide clear legal services, practical advice, and guidance through the dispute resolution process, supporting clients in taking informed and effective legal action when required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our building construction lawyers Brisbane assist clients across the construction industry in Brisbane QLD and surrounding areas, including the Gold Coast. We provide legal advice on construction law matters involving building disputes, construction disputes, construction contracts, building contracts, defective work, payment disputes, contractual disputes, and issues arising during a construction project.
As experienced construction lawyers, we act for builders, head contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and commercial clients involved in residential and commercial construction work.
Yes. Our construction dispute lawyers regularly assist with construction disputes and building disputes arising under construction contracts and building contracts.
We provide clear legal advice on:
- Contract disputes and contractual disputes
- Defective work claims
- Payment disputes and unpaid payment claims
- Delays and variations in a construction project
- Disputes between builder and subcontractor
- Disputes involving a head contractor
Our focus is practical dispute resolution, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, adjudication, or litigation where required.
Yes. A construction lawyer Brisbane from our team can assist with adjudication under the BIF Act and Building Industry Fairness legislation.
We prepare and respond to adjudication applications, advise on payment claims, and guide clients through the adjudication process. Adjudication is a key mechanism within construction law for resolving payment disputes quickly within the construction industry.
We ensure clients understand their rights and obligations under the Building Industry Fairness framework and, where relevant, the QBCC Act.
Yes. Our construction lawyers provide detailed advice on construction contracts and building contracts for residential and commercial construction projects.
We assist with:
- Contract review and risk assessment
- Drafting and negotiating a construction contract
- Interpreting contractual obligations
- Resolving contract disputes and contractual disputes
Strong contract advice at the beginning of a construction project can reduce future disputes and minimise litigation risk.
While many construction disputes are resolved through adjudication or alternative dispute resolution, some disputes require litigation or commercial litigation.
Our law firm provides representation in court proceedings where necessary. We handle construction litigation and commercial litigation arising from building disputes, construction contracts, payment disputes, and defective work claims.
We explain each stage of the dispute resolution process so clients can make informed decisions about legal action.
Yes. Payment disputes are common in the construction industry. Our construction lawyers Brisbane assist with:
- Enforcing payment claims
- Responding to disputed payment claims
- Debt recovery relating to construction work
- Recovery of unpaid invoices under construction contracts
We provide clear legal advice on options available under construction law, including adjudication, negotiation, or litigation if required.
Our building construction lawyers Brisbane act for:
- Builders
- Head contractors
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Property owners
- Commercial clients
We understand the commercial realities of the construction industry and provide practical legal services tailored to each client’s role within a construction project.
Yes. We regularly advise on defective work claims involving residential and commercial building projects.
This may include disputes concerning incomplete construction work, non-compliant building work, or breaches of a building contract or construction contract. We assess liability, contractual obligations, and available remedies under construction law.
As a Brisbane QLD law firm with experience in construction law, we focus on delivering clear legal advice, strong representation, and practical dispute resolution outcomes.
Whether you are facing a building dispute, construction dispute, payment dispute, or contractual dispute, our construction lawyers provide strategic advice and guide clients through adjudication, alternative dispute resolution, or litigation where necessary.
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