Building & Construction
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Clear, balanced head contracts, subcontracts and consultancy agreements tailored to the project and delivery model.
Procurement & Tender Support
End-to-end guidance on RFTs, tender clarifications and evaluation processes to secure bankable contract outcomes.
Head Contracts & Subcontracting Strategy
Smart work-pack scoping, flow-down provisions and risk pass-through designed to support delivery on time and on budget.
Risk Allocation & Project Structuring
Practical risk maps, liability caps, indemnities and insurance settings aligned with commercial objectives.
Security of Payment Act Claims & Defences
Fast strategies for payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication and recovery under New South Wales legislation.
Adjudication Applications & Responses
Rapid evidence assembly, written submissions and jurisdictional arguments designed to maximise your position.
Progress Claims & Payment Disputes
Robust approaches to valuations, certifications and enforcement of overdue payments and disputed entitlements.
Variations, Delay & Disruption Claims
Evidence-led claims preparation and defence for scope change, latent conditions, prolongation and productivity loss.
Extensions of Time & Liquidated Damages
Timely notices, critical-path analysis and liquidated-damages exposure management.
Termination, Suspension & Default
Step-by-step pathways for lawful suspension, termination and recovery of loss or completion costs.
Performance Securities & Retention
Drafting and calling of bank guarantees, retention release issues and retention-trust compliance.
Residential Building & Home Building Act Matters
Advice and disputes concerning statutory warranties, home building compensation cover and homeowner claims.
Strata & Apartment Defects, Bonds & Inspections
Guidance on the strata building bond scheme, inspections, defect identification and rectification programmes.
Design and Building Practitioners Act Compliance
Registration, regulated designs, duty-of-care issues and compliance reviews for Class 2 projects.
Work Health & Safety Incident Response
Immediate advice, internal investigations and regulator dealings following site incidents and compliance events.
We also advise on procurement strategy, risk allocation, contract administration, adjudication, defects and project-compliance issues.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Minority Shareholder Oppression
An overview of oppressive conduct and the remedies available under the Corporations Act.
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Shareholder Disputes
Common causes of shareholder disputes, warning signs and the available pathways to resolution.
Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.