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CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LAWYERS SHELLHARBOUR

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Construction & Development Law Specialists

Our construction team advises on projects ranging from modest residential builds to large-scale commercial developments.

Comprehensive Range of Services

We assist with all aspects of construction and development, including property transactions, contract reviews and negotiations, compliance issues, and resolving building-related disputes.

Readily Accessible

With offices throughout Shellharbour and the broader Illawarra region, we’re well placed to assist both individuals and businesses with accessible and reliable legal services.

Bespoke Legal Solutions

At Kells, we don’t offer off-the-shelf solutions. We take the time to understand your priorities and deliver legal outcomes that align with your business goals and support long-term growth.

Here To Help

Running into issues with contracts, compliance, or delays on your construction project? Having trouble with planning approvals or disputes with builders? If you're involved in a property development deal and need support protecting your interests, these challenges can quickly become costly without the right legal advice.


At Kells, our construction and development lawyers in Shellharbour work with clients through every stage of the project lifecycle. From early planning and council approvals to construction, leasing, licensing and final sales, we help you stay on track and focus on resolving problems early.

How Can Our Shellharbour Construction & Development Lawyers Help?

At Kells, we support a wide range of clients in the property development sector — from individual investors and small-scale developers to large companies and public sector bodies. Our experience covers both residential and commercial projects, including shopping centres, aged care facilities, leisure and resort developments, and education precincts.


We understand the complex mix of legal, planning and commercial issues that come with property development. Our team prepares clear, well-structured commercial agreements and tenders that provide a strong legal foundation for your project. We’re also highly experienced in dispute resolution and litigation, stepping in to protect your position if a conflict arises.


Strategic Legal Solutions for Developers

We draft contracts with a focus on detail, clarity and practicality — strong enough to protect your interests, but flexible enough to adapt as your project evolves. Our option agreements allow developers to secure sites while conducting due diligence, and we regularly use put and call options to help clients manage timelines and defer stamp duty where appropriate.


Comprehensive Legal Support for Your Project

Whether your project is large or small, we’re equipped to assist with the legal demands that come with it. We focus on delivering practical, cost-effective advice to keep your project progressing smoothly.


From contract discussions and planning approvals to compliance and dispute matters, our Shellharbour construction and development law team is ready to support your interests from start to finish.

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Get Expert Construction & Development Law Advice in Shellharbour

Have questions or concerns about a construction or property development matter in Shellharbour? Whether you’re after specific advice or support across a broader issue, send us a message and one of our team members will be in touch shortly.

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