Construction and Building Defects
Construction and building projects are inherently complex with significant risk, often involving multiple parties across design, construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair.
Managing the rights, responsibilities, and remedies of all parties requires timely action informed by sound legal advice and practical expertise.
At Chambers Russell Lawyers, building and construction law is a core area of practice. We focus heavily on residential building disputes, particularly those affecting strata schemes. Whether advising on projects or acting in disputes, we help clients achieve commercially sensible and cost-effective outcomes.
Our expertise
Construction law
We advise and represent all stakeholders in the construction industry—contractors, principals, consultants, and owners—assisting with projects from inception to completion. Our expertise includes guiding owners corporations through remedial and refurbishment works in existing strata schemes, covering planning approvals, payment claims under relevant state security of payment legislation, and other compliance requirements.
In the event of disputes, we help clients navigate resolutions through negotiation, adjudication, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution processes. We maintain strong relationships with trusted advisers, including expert consultants and barristers, ensuring our clients benefit from the highest-quality advice. Our approach is always commercially focused, keeping our clients’ objectives and outcomes front of mind.
Building defects
Chambers Russell Lawyers is recognised as a leading firm in residential building defect claims. We have acted in complex, precedent-setting cases and operate at the forefront of the law, handling litigation from specialist tribunals to the High Court of Australia.
Our clients include some of the largest building defect claims in the country, often involving technically complex issues such as combustible cladding repairs worth tens of millions of dollars or extensive defects across multiple disciplines in buildings with hundreds of units. Our deep knowledge of strata law enables us to handle these claims in a way few other firms in Australia can.
We also assist with smaller-scale claims—whether a bathroom renovation or a defective swimming pool—providing the same level of expertise and commitment. Whatever the dispute or issue, our breadth of experience, technical knowledge, and well-resourced team enable us to provide support at all levels and in all jurisdictions.
Get in touch
We understand that building defects can be stressful. An early legal consultation can help preserve your rights and clarify your options.
Please contact us to arrange a confidential meeting.
Resources and Insights
Nationwide experience in
all jurisdictions.
Chambers Russell Lawyers acts nationally with experienced legal teams acting in matters across all jurisdictions.
Our head office is based in Sydney’s Martin Place locating us at the heart of Australia’s largest professional legal community. We are in close proximity to the courts and the resources of many leading industry experts.
Our offices in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast each have partners and senior staff on the ground and extend the reach of our national practice.