Construction

Corrs has a strong reputation in the marketplace for performance. From concept through to completion we advise on all roles including initial concept, development, contract drafting, documentation, project management and completion.

We are regularly involved in significant and highly successful, dispute free front end projects. When a dispute does emerge in a project, our approach gets results. We work with our clients to formulate a strategy and deliver a cost effective solution to achieve the clients’ commercial objectives. Corrs lawyers are good litigators but when alternative dispute resolution options are more appropriate then our lawyers are equally expert in negotiation, mediation, facilitated discussions, expert determination and expert appraisal.

Our lawyers advise a broad range of industry players including contractors, owners, occupiers, developers, financiers, sponsors, government agencies and consultants.

We put together complex project structures and documentation including:

• procurement approaches to development and construction both traditional and alternative - design and construct; design, construct and maintain; BOOT;
• major infrastructure development projects including on a PFI or PPP basis in a diverse range of industries including transport, resources, telecommunication and community infrastructure sectors – project structuring, tendering processes, contract selection and preparation, contract negotiation, liaison with technical consultants and advisers, managing relationships with project financiers;
• engagement of architects, engineers and other consultants including the preparation of consultant service agreements;
• preparation of contract documentation including tender documentation or negotiated forms of contracts (supply, design, maintenance and construction) and ongoing contract and project administration advice;
• contractor insolvency;
• risk analysis and risk management;
• formal dispute resolution - arbitration and litigation;
• alternative dispute resolution – mediation, conciliation, expert determination, adjudications under the Security of Payment Act.