Building & Construction Disputes – NCAT and SOPA Lawyers Sydney

Building and construction disputes demand speed, precision, and unshakable expertise. At New South Lawyers, our building and construction lawyers in Sydney dominate matters under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) and proceedings before NCAT. We cut through complexity, enforce rights decisively, and secure outcomes that protect your project, reputation, and revenue.

Our building lawyers have decades of experience representing builders, subcontractors, developers, homeowners, and consultants. We know construction projects inside out – from site pressures to contractual obligations. When faced with delayed progress claims threatening multi-million dollar projects, our construction lawyers have secured rapid NCAT rulings, safeguarding both timelines and payments.

SOPA exists to protect contractors and subcontractors, ensuring work completed is paid promptly. Payment claims, adjudication, and enforcement through courts must be executed with absolute accuracy. Our building and construction lawyers ensure clients meet every deadline, respond strategically, and enforce entitlements without hesitation.

We advise and represent clients in:

• Preparing and serving payment claims and payment schedules
• Responding to payment claims and adjudication applications
• Challenging or enforcing adjudication determinations
• Reviewing progress payment disputes and variations
• Advising on time limits, compliance, and enforcement

Our team understands that timing is everything in SOPA disputes — we act swiftly to preserve your rights and secure payment.

NCAT is the frontline for residential building disputes. Our NCAT lawyers act with authority on claims involving defective work, incomplete projects, or contract breaches. From initial applications to final hearings, our building and construction lawyers control every step, presenting evidence persuasively and defending our clients’ interests relentlessly.

We act in matters involving:

• Defective or incomplete building work
• Breach of building contracts
• Unpaid progress claims and variations
• Home warranty insurance disputes
• Breach of statutory warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)
• Developer and builder insolvency issues
• Cost recovery and enforcement of NCAT orders

Our experience ensures your case is presented clearly and persuasively.

Our team advises on both residential and commercial projects — from single dwellings to large-scale developments. We tailor our approach to the scale and complexity of the dispute, always focusing on a resolution that’s proportionate to the cost and risk involved.

Construction disputes hinge on expert evidence. We coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and quantity assessors to produce comprehensive reports that reinforce your position. Our construction lawyers know how to leverage technical evidence at NCAT or in court to decisively strengthen claims or defences.

NCAT mandates conciliation in many disputes. We prepare clients to negotiate firmly and strategically, achieving early resolution where possible. A well-crafted settlement not only mitigates risk but preserves relationships and project momentum.

Once a determination is issued, enforcement is critical. Our building and construction lawyers act without delay – registering determinations, seeking judgment in court, and compelling compliance through all available legal avenues.

We combine deep knowledge of building and construction law with commercial intelligence. Our building and construction lawyers understand how projects operate on-site, how disputes escalate, and how to achieve decisive outcomes. You receive authoritative advice, relentless advocacy, and responsive service from start to finish.