Business Details
Trusted Construction Lawyers in West Ryde
Established as a specialist construction law firm, we bring decades of industry-specific expertise to protect the interests of homeowners and construction professionals. Our team combines legal acumen with practical construction knowledge, offering tailored solutions for disputes, contracts, and payment recovery. With three in-house adjudicators, including the Chief Adjudicator for NSW, we leverage insider insights to resolve matters efficiently. Our 95% success rate in disputes reflects our strategic approach to negotiation and adjudication.We prioritise transparency, delivering fixed-fee pricing and straightforward communication to demystify legal processes. Our client-centric philosophy ensures every solution aligns with individual project needs while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Through continuous innovation, we adapt to evolving industry challenges while preserving the personal service that distinguishes boutique legal practices.
Services
Security of Payment
Construction Contracts
Home Building
Construction Disputes
Adjudication
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined construction law expertise
- Our team includes three accredited adjudicators, including the Chief Adjudicator for NSW
- We guarantee a 95% success rate in construction disputes
- We provide fixed-fee pricing with complete cost transparency
- Our client-centric approach combines legal and construction industry knowledge
What people say
Amazing efficiency
Fantastic to engage
Quick response
100% recommend
Affordable cost
Services
Security of Payment
We specialise in ensuring construction professionals receive payment for completed work through adjudication and dispute resolution. Our expertise in Security of Payment legislation allows us to recover outstanding invoices efficiently. With a 95% success rate, we combine legal strategy with industry knowledge to resolve payment disputes swiftly, protecting cash flow for builders and subcontractors.
Construction Contracts
Our comprehensive contract services cover drafting, review, negotiation, and administration for construction projects. We help clients create legally sound agreements that prevent disputes and protect interests. Our team identifies risky clauses, negotiates favorable terms, and ensures compliance with industry standards, providing security throughout the project lifecycle.
Home Building
We protect homeowners and builders in residential construction matters through contract advice and dispute resolution. Our services ensure compliance with building regulations while safeguarding financial interests. We handle payment disputes, contract breaches, and project delays, providing clear solutions that balance legal requirements with practical construction realities.
Construction Disputes
Our dispute resolution services address payment issues, contractual conflicts, and project delays across commercial and residential construction. We employ negotiation, adjudication, and litigation strategies tailored to each case. With insider knowledge of adjudication processes and 60+ years of combined experience, we deliver efficient resolutions that minimize financial impact and project disruptions.
Adjudication Services
Leveraging three in-house adjudicators, including the Chief Adjudicator for NSW, we provide expert dispute resolution under Security of Payment laws. Our team understands procedural nuances from both decision-maker and client perspectives. This unique capability allows us to strategically navigate adjudication processes, ensuring favorable outcomes through documented evidence and legal precision.
People
Patrick Tonkin
Principal Solicitor + Adjudicator
With extensive construction law experience, Patrick leads client representation in payment disputes and adjudication matters. His practical approach combines legal expertise with industry insights to deliver strategic solutions for recovering unpaid invoices and resolving construction conflicts efficiently.
Sean Jolly
Principal Solicitor
Sean specialises in construction contract management and dispute resolution, providing clear legal guidance to protect client interests. His focus on proactive risk mitigation helps businesses navigate contractual complexities while maintaining strong advocacy during litigation or adjudication proceedings.
Jordana Tonkin
Solicitor + Director + Adjudicator
As both legal counsel and accredited adjudicator, Jordana offers unique perspectives in construction law matters. She advises on contract compliance and represents clients in payment disputes, leveraging dual expertise to develop effective strategies that align with procedural requirements and commercial objectives.
Max Tonkin
Expert Engineer Consultant + Chief Adjudicator
Max combines engineering expertise with legal adjudication experience to resolve technical construction disputes. His dual perspective ensures practical solutions that address both structural issues and contractual obligations, providing authoritative assessments that carry significant weight in dispute resolution processes.
Questions
What happens during a Free Call consultation?
Our 15-minute consultation discusses your construction law needs, explains our process, and outlines potential strategies without providing formal legal advice until engagement.
How does Lauderdale's adjudication expertise benefit clients?
With three accredited adjudicators, including the Chief Adjudicator for NSW, we understand procedural nuances from decision-maker perspectives, strategically navigating disputes to your advantage.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed fees for defined services and hourly rates, with all costs disclosed upfront through trust account deposits that ensure transparent fund management.
Why choose a construction law specialist?
Our exclusive focus on construction law provides deeper industry knowledge than general practices, enabling faster diagnosis of issues and more effective, cost-efficient solutions tailored to construction-specific challenges.
How are legal costs managed during cases?
Clients deposit funds into our trust account, which we draw against as work progresses. Any remaining balance gets refunded upon case completion, ensuring transparent expense tracking.
What areas do you service?
While based in West Ryde, NSW, we represent clients Australia-wide, supporting homeowners, builders, and construction professionals with payment disputes, contracts, and adjudication matters nationally.
