Lovegrove & Lord's construction law practice encompasses the spectrum of the construction industry in matters both large and small. We have a demonstrated commitment in working for construction and construction-related clients and are recognised as having expertise in both non-contentious and contentious construction law.
As a full-service construction law practice, the firm is committed to delivering a legal product that is characterised by excellence, in a timely and economical framework.

LOVEGROVE & LORD SERVICES

• pre-contract advice and contract/project negotiation
• contract drafting and auditing
• drafting, auditing, packaging and launching standard form contracts and terms of engagement contracts
• advice on the suitability of standard form contracts
• advice on the full suite of contracts including builder-owner contracts, architect-administered contracts, sub-contracts, design and construct contracts, document and construct contracts, construction management contracts and alliance contracts
• advice and dispute resolution in defective work claims
• advice and dispute resolution in prolongation, disruption, delay and liquidated damages claims
• advice and dispute resolution in variations claims
• professional liability and negligence advice and representation
• defence advice and advocacy in professional conduct inquiries and court proceedings
• local government liability advice and representation
• advice in environmental/planning approval disputes
• terms of engagement advice
• risk management advice
• insurance claims advice and dispute resolution
• auditing and drafting insurance policies
• advice and continuing legal education to local government, professional associations, trade associations and institutions
• advice to government, semi-government departments and regulatory authorities
• body corporate and residents associations advice and dispute resolution
• advice and dispute resolution on property damage claims (including water damage and building protection works)
• advice to commercial and residential owners, lessors and lessees

INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION LAW ALLIANCE (ICLA) 

As an Australian member of the International Construction Law Alliance, we have international affiliations with law firms that have expertise in construction law.  Accordingly, our clients can avail themselves of immediately accessible expert legal advice in a range of international jurisdictions with the advantages of dealing with lawyers from a common grouping.