Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 5
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Provided by Mills Oakley
We have a proven track record advising on iconic, high profile developments in the commercial, residential and infrastructure space.
Legal work in the construction and property development industries requires a comprehensive understanding of process and risk, and an ability to apply this understanding to all aspects of a project. Our team has dedicated experts in their respective fields and for both transactional matters and disputes, ensuring that clients get the highest quality advice and representation.
We assist with the negotiation, drafting and entry into effective development and construction contracts that meet clients’ commercial risk allocation requirements. Our advice on potential claims and disputes is focussed on maximising our clients’ positions, while minimising expenditure on costly disputes.
Chambers Review
Mills Oakley is regularly instructed on front-end construction matters as well as related disputes from its offices in Sydney and Brisbane. It offers expertise in urban redevelopment and property developments for residential, retail, hospitality and healthcare purposes, as well as infrastructure matters in the transport sphere. The team regularly advises property developers, contractors and other stakeholders on the negotiation of construction contracts. Key clients include Woolworths, Mulpha Australia and Mirvac.
Work Highlights
- Mills Oakley advised Mirvac on the drafting and negotiation of construction delivery documentation for multiple projects connected with its major commercial building asset at 22 - 55 Collins Street, Melbourne.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mills Oakley have a very resourceful team with the ability to provide expert advice on various areas. They are timely and have a very experienced team providing consistent service."
"Mills Oakley are very strong in construction matters."
"Mills Oakley have a very resourceful team with the ability to provide expert advice on various areas. They are timely and have a very experienced team providing consistent service."
"Mills Oakley are very strong in construction matters."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Laycock is a versatile, Sydney-based practitioner who advises on a variety of practice area issues, including complex construction disputes, construction contracts and new development projects. He acts for a similarly diverse clientele, embracing consultants, contractors, developers, institutions and public bodies.
"Scott provides sound advice on all matters."
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