practice areas 

Building and Construction

We act for homeowners, property developers, residential and commercial builders, civil contractors, subcontractors and consultants including engineers, building surveyors and architects.

Our aim is to provide strategic, innovative and timely legal advice throughout the entire duration of a project, both front-end and back-end.

We can assist with all aspects of building and construction projects including:

  • Advising on and negotiating all types of building contracts including MBAV, HIA, ABIC, Australian Standards, Design and Construct contracts, Subcontracts and Consultancy Agreements

  • Drafting contractual documentation such as extension of time and variation claims

  • Disputes and litigation

  • Building defects and rectification works

  • Delays and liquidated damages

  • Protection works

  • Plans and specifications

  • Building permits and planning permits

  • Security of Payment claims

  • Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) and VCAT

  • Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995

  • Fencing disputes

  • Insurance claims

  • Termination and suspension of building works

We take the time to fully understand your business and its unique needs from the outset. Our goal is to provide tailored legal advice while protecting your business interests.

Our firm can assist you with the following:

  • Commercial contracts and agreements

  • Commercial and retail leases

  • Consumer Law

  • Debt recovery

commercial and property

Disputes and litigation

We can assist you in managing disputes arising in the building and construction sphere or commercial space.

We offer strategic legal advice to resolve disputes efficiently whilst ensuring that our clients' interests are safeguarded. We can assist with Security of Payment claims and DBDRV and VCAT matters.

with ksd law, you get:

  • A call within 24 hours of contacting us to discuss your legal needs and let you know the next steps

  • We take the time to understand your business and situation

  • A clear scope of work involved in your circumstances with an accurate fee estimate

  • We manage all the legal work on your behalf