Advocate Lawyer

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of industry-specific and general commercial contracts between the different parties involved in a project.
• Acting for a variety of clients including builders, property developers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, landowners and more.
• Working closely with legal professionals of other disciplines including finance, property and regulatory to ensure due diligence is carried out, funding is secured etc.
• Liaising and negotiating with civil authorities to obtain planning permission and building approvals.
• Guiding clients through various forms of dispute resolution, up to and including litigation, when contracts are breached, payments are not made, injuries sustained, and other issues arise around the project.
• Advising on the procurement of resources and materials.
• Advising on health and safety, insurance, liability, and environmental matters relating to each project.
• Visiting construction sites and meeting with stakeholders periodically to monitor progress and get ahead of any future issues that may arise.