Baker Merz Construction Lawyers (T/As Construction Lawyers Brisbane) offers tailored legal support to the Gladstone community, drawing on our dual accreditation from the Law Society and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Why engage a Law Firm that needs to be assisted by a "team of experts" when you have access to our Construction Experts that develop 100s of projects before coming into the law.
Our legal team has hands-on experience across all stages of project development, from design engineering and estimating to managing construction activities. With certifications including MCIBSE, MRICS, C.Eng, MAIPM, and CIARB, we bring comprehensive industry knowledge to address the unique challenges our clients face.
We handle cost and delay claims internally, crafting strategies that are efficient and suited to our clients' needs. As accredited QBCC Adjudicators, we represent clients in matters under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act, as well as in disputes regarding defects, costs, and licensing with the QBCC. Our representation also extends to appearances in tribunals and various courts, including magistrates, district, and supreme courts.
Our legal team's unique project development background in design engineering, estimating and construction management (our lawyers hold current MCIBSE, C.Eng, MRICS, MAIPM and CIARB certifications) gives us the first-hand on-site construction expertise that earns our client's immediate trust. These credentials guarantee that we will fully understand your situation, develop your cost or delay claim in-house, and select the most appropriate legal approach and strategy to deliver results quickly and efficiently. As QBCC Adjudicators, we are well-versed in the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act. and provide representation in QBCC defects, cost and licensing disputes. We also actively represent clients across various courts, including tribunals, magistrates, district, and supreme courts.
Our legal advice is always clear and actionable, drawing on years of in-depth industry experience.
Considerations When Choosing Legal Representation in Construction
Practical Construction Experience: Our team features quantity surveyors (QSs) and engineers with direct on-site experience in roles like commercial management. This experience gives us the ability to break down complex contractual terms and help our Gladstone clients navigate the complexities of today’s construction industry.
Knowledge of Local Regulations: We have a thorough understanding of the building approval process, compliance requirements under Australian standards, and Gladstone-specific licensing regulations, including local council rules and community standards.
Contract Expertise: Whether your needs involve HIA, EPC, PMC, MB, EPCM, TA, RCA, or JV contracts, our expertise ensures that your rights are well-protected at every stage of the process.
Industry Insight: We have worked alongside CEOs and board members of major construction companies in Gladstone, offering both strategic and practical advice based on our in-depth understanding of construction practices.
Specialisation in Dispute Resolution: If disputes arise, we focus on efficient resolution through adjudication, tribunals, or court actions. Our aim is to present well-supported arguments for a prompt resolution.
Client-Centric Approach: We pride ourselves on our responsive service and cost-conscious approach, always striving to build long-term partnerships with our clients.
“I am extremely grateful
for your professional assistance in this matter. Four different law firms and no one has taught us about these procedures before, thank you.”
“They had a building full of lawyers against the two of us. We would not have prevailed without your technical and construction knowledge.”
“I thought I was losing my business... thank you.”
Some 50% of our clients settle their disputes even before legal action commences. This is because we prepare fully substantiated cost and delay claims that deal with defects, variations, valuation, disruption, and payment disputes on their projects with a solid contractual/legal argument that leads to commercial negotiations and early settlement.
With 30 years of experience participating in design engineering teams and on-site construction (for leading companies CPB, CIMIC, Lend Lease, AECOM, Fluor, Nova, Parsons, WSP, High Commission for KSA), we guarantee our complete understanding of the issues that arise on construction sites and understand the perspectives of all participants and stakeholders involved in a building dispute - we likely already dealt with a dispute involving similar circumstances to what brought you to this website.
Why Choose us?
Contact us today for exceptional legal solutions backed by practical construction knowledge.