Building and Construction Law

At Ward & Co. Legal Consultants we pride ourselves on our expertise in building and construction law, expertise which we have gained through hands on experience in the industry. 

Our extensive experience and knowledge regarding the Building Act 1993, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 and the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 ensures the best outcome for your circumstances. From the pre-contract phase through to post build disputes Ward & Co. Legal Consultants have the knowledge to assist you in your building and construction matters.

We are committed to using our expertise in advancing our clients’ interests, protecting their reputation and business through practical, sound and innovative legal advice and solutions.

Building and Construction Dispute Cases

Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act Cases

Commercial Law

At Ward & Co. Legal Consultants, we understand the hard work, time and passion that has gone into establishing your business, and so our aim is to become a trusted and valued partner in your venture, catering for your commercial law needs through personalized, efficient and effective legal advice and assistance. 

We have extensive experience in business and asset structuring, agreements and contracts as well as insolvency and commercial litigation matters.

Commercial Cases

i. IMO Lin Tiger Plastering Pty Ltd [2019] VSC 274 (01 May 2019)

ii. Re J Build Developments Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 434 (04 August 2022)

Workplace Health & Safety and Litigation

Workplace health and safety is a vital consideration for every business, and this has never been more true in Victoria following the enactment of amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) commencing on 1 July 2020, introducing the offence of workplace manslaughter in Victoria. It is a criminal offence that carries severe maximum penalties of up to 25 years’ imprisonment for individuals and fines of up to $16.5 million for companies.

This is why our team of experienced workplace health and safety lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients navigate this area of law and compliance so as to ensure that you and your business are protected as best they can be.

We assist clients with compliance, workplace accidents, catastrophe response, litigation and appeals, and have in a short space of time established ourselves as a competent and respected law firm in high level litigation matters involving serious and fatal injuries.

Workplace Health & Safety and Litigation Cases

i. Seascape Constructions Pty Ltd v The Queen [2022] VSCA 29