Construction Law

Our firm are experts in front-end contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution and all other areas of construction and development law. We have acted on numerous developments and construction projects throughout the South Island.

Our areas of expertise

We act for contractors, developers, design professionals and private owners on a range of matters including advising on construction contracts (including standard forms such as NZS 3910 and 3915) and opinion work in respect of general construction issues, the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and leaky building cases.

Our construction litigation experience includes extensive advocacy before the Courts, in arbitrations and in special tribunals including the Weathertight Homes Tribunal.

We have represented clients in adjudications under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and have acted in cases that have influenced New Zealand construction law; for example Bills v Arnold Jensen (2005) Limited (High Court, Christchurch CIV-2008-409-1349, 10/10/08, Fogarty J).

We provide advice on the following areas:

Drafting and negotiating construction contracts
Preparation and implementation of design, build and lease agreements
Advising you in respect of you or your builder’s obligations under the Construction Contracts Act
Assisting you with the engagement of subcontractors or employees of your building company
Working alongside you to resolve construction disputes, including enforcing your rights as necessary
Resolving leaky building issues and other building and workmanship related claims