Construction Law Insights

An essential knowledge resource for the construction sector

Global | Publication | March 2021

Businesses operating in the construction sector need access to the latest changes and developments from a legal team who has worked on some of the largest and most innovative projects in almost every country in the world. Construction law insights is a collection of our industry knowledge, curated through our global network of lawyers in this sector and beyond.

Our dedicated construction and engineering team provides a full cradle to grave legal service to a vast array of clients including institutional investors, project companies, sponsors, developers, contractors and financiers. We combine sector experience with commercial focus to deliver timely and properly reasoned construction law advice to clients in some of the most challenging jurisdictions for construction project delivery globally. The team has experience across every segment of construction from project inception through procurement and construction to operation and maintenance.

Latest insights

Further extension for COVID-19 construction measures

On 25 March 2021, the NSW Government enacted the COVID-19 Recovery Act 2021 (NSW) (COVID Recovery Act) which, amongst other changes, extends the period for carrying out building work or work, or demolition of a building or work that is subject of a development consent or infrastructure approval on weekends and public holidays without the need for any approval to 31 March 2022.

Australia | Publication | March 30, 2021

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Toolbox Talks: Construction & Safety Insights

0.25 CPD point | Expert commentary on the latest issues concerning the construction industry.

Australia | Webinar | December 01, 2020

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Top construction cases of 2020

1 CPD point | Exploring top construction cases for 2020 and how they may impact projects moving forward.

Australia | Webinar | December 01, 2020

Construction and engineering

One year on: What does the NSW Security of Payment legislation look like now?

1 CPD point | The impacts of the much anticipated Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 (NSW).

Australia | Webinar | November 01, 2020

Construction and engineering

Introduction of the Cladding Safety Victoria Bill 2020 (Vic)

On 3 September 2020, the Cladding Safety Victoria Bill 2020 (Vic) (CSV Bill) was introduced into Victorian Parliament.

Australia | Publication | October 21, 2020

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Building Industry Fairness legislation amendments: What's commenced?

On 23 July 2020, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (with amendments) received royal assent.

Australia | Publication | October 07, 2020

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Risk proofing your business: Proportionate liability and construction contracts

1 CPD point | Partner Ren Niemann and special counsel Jeffrey Goldberger take a practical look at the legislative impact when drafting construction contracts and provide an update on recent cases involving proportionate liability.

Australia | Webinar | September 18, 2020

Construction and engineering

NSW Government releases final version of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020

The NSW Government has released the final version of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020.

Australia | Publication | September 15, 2020

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Building industry reforms passed in Queensland

On 23 July 2020, the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (with amendments) (the BIF Amendment Bill) received royal assent.

Australia | Publication | July 29, 2020

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