Architect

Architects are increasingly required to manage the creation of a complete suite of project documents in addition to the design drawings and specifications.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• providing advice and guidance for managing the dual roles of designer and independent superintendent
• creating project specific procedures and training to improve contract administration and minimise disputes
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate

ITC lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with the issues and documentation involved in both new buildings and refurbishments including the delivery of improved environmental and energy ratings.

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Builder

Builders often face complex contractual issues that require practical solutions based on specialised legal knowledge and advice.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of building contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing building contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• providing project specific contract administration procedures and training to improve your ability to maximise entitlements and minimise disputes
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the litigation process in a timely and cost-effective manner

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute knowledge of building and construction law to assist builders identify and negotiate reasonably balanced risk allocations and resolve issues and disputes across projects of all types and scales.

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Building Managers

Building Managers are the recipients of owners and tenants’ frustrations when defects and damage to their buildings need to be rectified. They also need to make sure that essential maintenance is carried out regularly and without inconvenience to the tenants.

ITC lawyers understand the complex relationship that exists between owners, tenants, building managers/caretakers, and contractors.

Areas of Assistance

• negotiating and preparing contracts and agreements
• resolving disputes between owners, tenants, building management and contractors
• resolving issues relating to maintenance and defects
• arranging forensic examinations for the repair and maintenance of defects

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Civil Contractors

Civil contractors often face complex contractual issues that require practical solutions based on specialised legal knowledge and advice.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• providing project specific procedures and training to improve your contract administration and your ability to maximise entitlements and minimise disputes
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the litigation process in a timely and cost-effective manner

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute knowledge of construction law to assist civil contractors identify and negotiate reasonably balanced risk allocations and resolve issues and disputes across projects of all types and scales.

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Company Director/ Manager

Company directors and managers are often faced with complex issues that require commercially practical solutions based on sound legal advice.

Areas of Assistance

• collaborating with your commercial and financial advisors to develop an appropriate structure and strategy
• assisting in establishing appropriate governance structures and a practical corporate risk profile
• drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• conducting necessary transactions including conveyancing, leasing and registering security interests
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies and enforcing agreements between parties
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the process in a cost-effective manner

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Engineer

Consulting Engineers are often faced with complex contractual issues that require practical solutions based on specialised legal knowledge and advice.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• creating project specific procedures and training to improve contract administration, minimise disputes and maximise entitlements
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the process in a timely and cost-effective manner

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute knowledge of construction law to assist consulting engineers identify and negotiate reasonably balanced contractual risk allocations and resolve issues and disputes across projects of all types and scales.

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Lawyer

While lawyers are usually able to advise on general commercial transactions, they may not be able to fully understand and appreciate the more technical issues arising on construction projects and on transactions in the technology and manufacturing sectors. At these times, an expert’s assistance is required.

Areas of Assistance

• negotiation and drafting of documentation, either for an entire transaction, or for a specific or more technical part of a transaction
• review of existing draft documentation to provide a 'health check' of the client’s role in the transaction and to identify key risks
• specialist advice on construction related issues, including the management of specific projects, claims of a particularly technical nature, statutory demands and general insolvency issues affecting the industry
• advice and representation in court and arbitration proceedings, expert determinations, mediations, and negotiated settlements – either as solicitors on the record or as agents on behalf of lawyers from other jurisdictions

Our lawyers have extensive experience and specialist training in key industries, including formal qualifications in engineering and other related disciplines.

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Mining Operations & Services

Mining operators and service suppliers often face complex issues that require practical solutions based on specialised legal knowledge and advice.

Areas of Assistance

• collaborating with relevant experts in the identification, feasibility, planning and structuring of potential projects
• providing expert advice on infrastructure and construction contracting alliances
• preparing commercial agreements for asset and machinery purchases as well as ongoing supply, service and maintenance agreements
• negotiating marketing and royalty agreements
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on operations
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute legal knowledge to assist operators with planning, documenting, managing and operating mining projects of all types and scales.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are required to bring a project to completion on time, on budget and to the expected quality, while being faced with the challenges of complex documentation, constantly changing legislation, the conflicting interests of stakeholders, as well as unexpected obstacles on site.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on the project
• providing advice and guidance for managing the dual roles of a project manager and an independent assessor
• creating project specific procedures and training to improve contract administration and minimise disputes
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute knowledge of construction law to provide practical solutions to complex issues.

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Property Developer

Property developers need to manage both stakeholders and complex issues to plan, structure, design, finance, construct, market and sell or lease each project.

Areas of Assistance

• collaborating with accountants and financial advisers to develop appropriate project structures
• drafting and negotiating all forms of agreements including consultancy and construction contracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' explanation of the document and its potential impacts on the project
• preparing, negotiating and conveyancing of all transactions including contracts for sale and leases
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies and enforcing agreements between parties
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the process in a cost-effective manner

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Property Owners

We find that each property owner, despite having their individual expectations from their legal service providers, all have the one common objective – quality services for a reasonable price.

Areas of Assistance

• residential and commercial leases
• buying and selling residential and commercial property
• property development
• resolving disputes

Whether buying a home or investing in a major development, our lawyers understand the necessity to communicate clearly with property owners whether in order to ensure that they are protected at all times.

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Strata Managers

Strata Managers are the recipient of owners’ frustrations when defects and damage to their buildings need to be rectified.

Areas of Assistance

• interpreting and negotiating contracts and agreements
• managing debt recovery
• addressing individual owners’ concerns by attending meetings
• resolving management disputes
• resolving disputes between lot owners
• resolving issues relating to common property defects
• arranging forensic examinations for the repair and maintenance of defects

ITC lawyers understand the complex relationship that exists between owners corporations, strata managers, building managers/caretakers, committee members and the individual lot owners.

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Trade Contractors

Trade contractors often face the most pressure to resolve technical issues quickly and cost-effectively, despite being exposed to considerable commercial risk. Consequently you need practical solutions which are not only based on specialised legal knowledge, but also take into account the overall impact on your business.

Areas of Assistance

• drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and subcontracts
• reviewing contracts and agreements and providing a 'plain english' interpretation of their meaning and potential impact on your operations
• providing project-specific procedures and training to improve your contract administration and your ability to maximise entitlements and minimise disputes
• developing strategies to resolve disputes without commencing legal proceedings wherever possible
• recovering unpaid monies, including through Security of Payment where appropriate
• commencing legal proceedings and managing the litigation process in a timely and cost-effective manner

ITC lawyers combine practical field experience with up to the minute knowledge of construction law to provide trade contractors with advice on their potential risk on a project and assistance in resolving issues and disputes across all types of trades.

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