Construction & Infrastructure
Lawyers Brisbane
We’re construction law specialists backed by ConstructSupport, delivering expert advice to builders and developers since 2003. You get clear strategy, senior-led guidance, and real outcomes on security of payment, defects and contract disputes.
- Free Initial Consultation
- Senior Legal Strategists
- 5 Star Ratings
Protect your project and cash flow, wherever you need us.
Security of payment dispute, defective building claim or contract disagreement? We’re construction law specialists who deliver clear strategy and real outcomes. You get practical advice backed by industry knowledge to resolve issues fast, whether you’re a builder, developer, subcontractor or principal.
Clear Strategy, Real Outcomes - Delivered by Senior Lawyers
We’re construction law specialists, not generalists. Our senior lawyers have advised builders, developers and subcontractors since 2003, from residential projects to large commercial developments across Queensland and Australia.
You get strategic advice backed by ConstructSupport’s industry expertise and our proven track record in security of payment claims, defect disputes and contract negotiations. We assess your contract position, explain your rights in plain language, and map the most efficient path forward from day one. We deliver practical guidance at every stage that protects your cash flow and project interests, not just legal theory.
Why RA Law Group?
Strategic Guidance When Construction Disputes Get Complicated
Our team takes time to understand your project scope, your contract terms, and what you’re trying to protect. We explain every option in plain language and recommend the most efficient path forward, whether that’s a payment claim, adjudication application, defect response or negotiated settlement.
Construction law is what we do, day in and day out. We’ve handled matters ranging from small subcontractor payment disputes to multi-million dollar defect claims across Brisbane and Australia. We understand QBCC processes, know security of payment legislation inside out, and structure solutions that protect your business. It’s experience that makes a real difference when projects go sideways.
Our Construction Law Expertise
RA Law Group handles all forms of construction disputes and contract matters. Our specialist areas include:
Security of Payment Claims
Preparing payment claims, responding to payment schedules, and running adjudication applications under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act. We get builders and subbies paid fast.
Defective Building Work Claims
Advising on defect liability, preparing or responding to defect notices, and resolving disputes over rectification costs and timelines. We protect your interests whether you’re claiming or defending.
Construction Contract Disputes
Resolving disputes over variations, delays, scope changes, and termination. We advise on your contract rights and negotiate outcomes that keep projects moving and protect your position.
Builder & Developer Disputes
Strategic advice on disputes between head contractors and principals, including payment disputes, extension of time claims, and termination issues. We understand the commercial pressure on both sides.
Subcontractor Payment Disputes
Helping subcontractors enforce payment rights, prepare compliant payment claims, and navigate adjudication when builders won’t pay. Your cash flow matters.
QBCC Disputes & Compliance
Advice on QBCC licensing, minimum financial requirements, and dispute resolution processes. We help builders and contractors navigate regulatory requirements and enforcement actions.
Why Construction Professionals Choose RA Law Group
Our blend of senior expertise and construction industry knowledge has earned the trust of builders, developers and subcontractors alike across Australia. We deliver strategic advice and real outcomes, whether enforcing payment rights or defending defect claims.
- Backed By ConstructSupport
Our partnership with ConstructSupport means we understand construction contracts, project delivery and industry practice. We speak your language and know how sites actually work.
- We Know Security of Payment
We’ve run dozens of adjudication applications and achieved strong results for builders and subbies. We know what adjudicators look for and how to structure claims that get paid.
- Proven Track Record Since 2003
We’ve guided construction businesses through payment disputes, defect claims and contract battles for over two decades. Our reputation is built on delivering outcomes that protect cash flow and project interests.
- Fast, Commercial Advice
Construction moves fast. We give you practical advice quickly, without unnecessary legal jargon. You understand your options and can make decisions that keep projects on track.
- Builders, Developers & Subcontractors
We act for all sides of construction disputes. That broad experience means we anticipate the other party’s moves and structure stronger positions for our clients.
- Trusted Across Queensland & Australia
While Brisbane-based, we regularly handle construction disputes across Queensland, interstate, and in Federal Court. Our established reputation means opposing parties and adjudicators know our advice is reliable.
Getting Started Is Simple
1. Initial Consultation
Call us or fill in the form below. We’ll review your contract and dispute position and explain your rights in plain language. Free, no obligation.
2. Strategy Session
We assess your contract terms, explain your legal position, discuss timing and cost implications, and develop a clear action plan together.
3. Resolution Support
We handle payment claims, adjudication applications, and dispute negotiations. You stay informed and make confident decisions with expert guidance at every stage.
Ready To Protect Your Project & Cash Flow?
Meet Our Team
Our construction lawyers understand the pressure builders and developers face when payment stops, defects arise, or contracts break down.
Paul Rojas
Partner
Dean Alexander
Partner
Tom Torpy
Director
Christine Kennedy
Special Counsel
Carl Ayers
Senior Associate
Pernnellee Balu
Solicitor
Daryn Payne
Solicitor
Mia Loukas
Solicitor
Trusted by Businesses Across Queensland
Areas We Service
Servicing Brisbane & All Queensland Courts
We represent clients across Queensland and in Federal Courts nationwide. Our established reputation extends from Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) through to the Supreme Court and Federal Court when disputes escalate.
While Brisbane-based, we regularly handle matters involving builders and developers across regional Queensland, interstate principals, and multi-jurisdictional contract disputes. We’re experienced in security of payment adjudications, QCAT building disputes, Supreme Court construction litigation, and QBCC proceedings, from initial payment claims through to complex defect trials.
Keeping our focus on Queensland and Federal jurisdictions means we can give every client the specialist knowledge and responsive service they deserve.
Construction Law FAQ
Initial consultations are free. If you engage us, costs depend on matter complexity. Simple contract reviews or payment claim preparation typically cost less than defended adjudications or court proceedings. We quote transparently upfront and offer fixed fees where possible.
From serving a payment claim to receiving an adjudication decision typically takes 6-10 weeks under Queensland's Building Industry Fairness Act. The exact timeline depends on when the payment claim is served, the respondent's payment schedule, and adjudicator availability.
Payment claims must be served within the timeframe specified in your contract, or if no timeframe is specified, at the end of the relevant month. Missing the deadline can cost you the right to claim that progress payment.
Subcontractors have limited options when head contractors collapse. Project bank accounts (where they exist) offer some protection. Otherwise, you may need to lodge a proof of debt, claim against retention money, or pursue QBCC insurance in limited circumstances.
Yes. We regularly act for builders, developers and subcontractors across Queensland, interstate, and in Federal Court matters. Our reputation and construction law expertise extends well beyond Brisbane.
We review your contract, the dispute facts, and any correspondence. You'll understand your legal rights, likely timeframes, and what we recommend as next steps. No obligation, no cost.
Legally, no. Practically, yes. Adjudicators frequently reject claims for non-compliance with strict statutory requirements. We prepare compliant claims that maximize your recovery and minimize technical challenges.
A payment schedule is a builder's response to your payment claim, setting out what (if anything) they'll pay and why. You typically have 5 business days to challenge an inadequate payment schedule by applying for adjudication. Speed matters.
Get the Legal Support Your Business Deserves
We’ll handle the legal complexity so you can focus on what matters, protecting your cash flow, resolving disputes efficiently, and getting back to building.