About Our Law Firm
Contracts Specialist Law Firm offers unparalleled expertise in commercial construction contracts to the builders and contractors of Northern Beaches and its surrounding suburbs, including Dee Why, Avalon Beach – Clareville, Forestville, Cromer, Frenchs Forest, Freshwater, Mona Vale, and Newport. With over 13 years of specialised experience in contract review, negotiation, drafting, and construction dispute resolution, our firm is committed to delivering tailored legal advice that addresses the unique challenges of the construction industry in this region. While we serve the Northern Beaches community, our reach extends beyond, ensuring every client benefits from our deep-rooted expertise and dedication to excellence.
Commercial Contracts
Commercial contracts are pivotal for non-residential building projects for Northern Beaches and its surrounding areas. They encapsulate specific agreements between parties, detailing their contractual obligations and the scope of works. Typically employed for business ventures, these contracts come in various forms tailored to diverse business requirements.
Some prevalent types include:
- Fixed-price contracts: The contractor commits to completing the project at a predetermined price.
- Cost-plus contracts: The contractor receives reimbursement for the project cost plus an agreed fee.
- Time and materials contracts: Billing is based on the actual cost of labour, materials, and equipment utilised.
Each contract type offers its own set of benefits and challenges. It’s crucial to discern which aligns best with your business objectives. Engaging a commercial construction lawyer can guide you in this selection.
Essential elements of a commercial contract encompass:
- Project Details: Work description, project location, and completion timeline.
- Contract Information: Parties involved, contract signing date, and agreement duration.
- Customer Details: Customer’s contact data.
- Terms and Conditions: Rights, responsibilities, payment terms, dispute resolution, warranties, or guarantees.
- Scope of Works: Specific tasks and deliverables.
- Special Conditions: Unique project provisions or requirements.
- Insurances: Mandatory or agreed-upon insurance details.
- Contract Price: Payment terms and work completion amount.
Incorporating these elements ensures clarity, comprehensiveness, and legal robustness, safeguarding your interests and minimising potential disputes.
Our Services
Legal Advice
Contract Review
Our meticulous contract review process ensures compliance, safeguards your rights, and effectively manages potential risks. By thoroughly examining your contracts, we aim to preempt potential disputes during the construction phase, ensuring your interests remain protected.
Contract Drafting
A well-crafted commercial contract is your best defence against costly and time-consuming disputes. We specialise in drafting clear contracts that delineate party obligations, work scope, and payment terms. Leveraging our expertise ensures your contracts are legally robust, enforceable, and equipped to address and resolve potential conflicts.
Meet Our Principal Lawyer
At Contracts Specialist, our beacon of guidance is our Principal Lawyer, John Dela Cruz. With an impressive tenure exceeding 13 years in the realm of construction law, John stands as a paragon of expertise and dedication. His specialisation lies in offering Commercial construction legal services to builders and contractors for Northern Beaches and its surrounding areas.
John’s journey in construction law is adorned with notable roles, including serving as legal counsel for a prominent Dow 30 construction company and contributing as a Government Solicitor. His leadership prowess is evident from his tenure as the Divisional President of the Master Builders Association (NSW). Furthermore, his entrepreneurial spirit shines through with the founding of Small Builders Building Software.
John’s proficiency spans across drafting and reviewing a myriad of construction contracts, be it residential, commercial, or subcontractor agreements. His deep-rooted understanding of construction law across Australia equips him to elucidate common legal intricacies associated with commercial and construction management contracts.
