Expertise

Construction Law

CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS SYDNEY

Construction Law Specialists

Our Sydney construction lawyers can provide legal advice for projects of all sizes, from small-scale developments to multi-million-dollar ventures.

Comprehensive Range of Services

We are able to help with property transactions, contract negotiations, compliance matters, and home building disputes.

Conveniently Accessible

With offices across Sydney and the Illawarra, our team is easily accessible and ready to answer any questions you may have about your case.

Bespoke Legal Solutions

At Kells, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. We take the time to analyse your situation and offer advice that protects your interests and keeps your projects moving.

Here To Help

If you need expert legal guidance to protect your project and prevent costly setbacks, getting the right legal team on your side from the start can make all the difference. Without the right legal support, even minor issues can escalate and lead to non-productive results.


Some construction projects and home renovations can run into legal challenges, ranging from contract disputes to regulatory roadblocks. At Kells, we offer strategic and results-driven legal solutions that protect your interests and keep your projects moving. Our experienced construction lawyers are ready to advocate on your behalf and provide decisive action and commercially focused advice to drive a favourable resolution.

Construction & Development

Area of Expertise

How Can Our Construction Lawyers in Sydney Help?

At Kells, we know that no two projects — or developers — are the same. Every deal, contract, and negotiation carries its own risks and demands. That’s why our legal strategies aren’t just off-the-shelf solutions — we create them to fit your specific commercial objectives.


Our construction lawyers in Sydney operate at the highest level, handling both front-end and back-end legal matters regardless of how complex. We help prepare well-structured contracts, structure negotiations for maximum advantage, and provide strategic counsel that anticipates risks before they arise. When disputes emerge, we act fast — leveraging alternative dispute resolution or litigation where necessary — to secure a commercially sound outcome.


From pre-contract negotiations and regulatory approvals to dispute resolution and project completion, we offer the legal firepower needed to keep your development on track and legally secure.

  • Front-end (Documentation & Advisory)

    Our highly experienced front-end construction lawyers assist with preparing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of construction, development, and facilities maintenance contracts.


    With in-depth knowledge of standard form construction contracts—including Australian Standards, GC21, HIA, Master Builders, and IBIC—we help ensure agreements are clear, enforceable, and commercially sound.


    Clients engage us early in the project lifecycle to establish strong contract foundations, manage risks, and prevent disputes from the outset. We advise both principals, including government and private sector clients, as well as contractors, drafting and reviewing contract documentation to protect their interests from concept to completion and beyond.


    We help with:

    • Tenders
    • Design and construct and construct only contracts for both greenfield sites and operational sites where redevelopment or refurbishment is being undertaken
    • Project management, architect, consultant and trades contracts
    • Facilities maintenance and preventative maintenance contracts
    • Subcontracts for contractors who have secured a head contract, ensuring that there are adequate flow-down provisions
    • Construction access deeds
    • Template works and services contracts, together with contract checklist to ensure probity
    • Tripartite deeds between principal, contractor and financier
    • Joint venture agreements
    • Preparation of easements and restrictions on land for registration as a precondition to final occupation certificate.

  • Back-end (Administration & Disputes)

    When disputes arise during a project, our back-end construction lawyers move swiftly to provide clear, strategic advice aimed at securing an early and effective resolution.


    We have extensive experience handling claims under the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 1999 (NSW), including drafting payment claims, payment schedules, and adjudication applications.


    If matters escalate, we represent clients across all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, expert determination, and arbitration. Should litigation become necessary, whether in Court or NCAT, we develop a tailored strategy to protect your position, minimise delays, and resolve disputes in a commercially viable manner.


    In addition to contract and defect claims, our team has experience acting on:

    • Environmental contamination and remediation orders
    • Work Health and Safety prosecutions.

Call Our Sydney Construction Law Team Today

Legal risks in construction can impact timelines, budgets, and profitability. Our team works with you to mitigate these risks for a smoother project flow. We guide you through complex regulations, resolve disputes efficiently, and strengthen your legal foundations for long-term success.

Get Expert Construction Law Advice in Sydney

Have a question about a construction law matter in Sydney? Whether you need targeted advice or broader legal guidance, send us a message and our team will get back to you promptly.

Construction & Development

Area of Expertise