Legal + Advisory services to the construction industry

We’re here to advise you on every stage of your construction project, from initial contractual structuring advice and procurement to project management, contact administration and dispute avoidance and resolution. We act for developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants with support through the entire life cycle.

We provide solutions for the entire construction life cycle through project inception, execution and delivery.

Our Offering

Project structuring

We advise developers and contractors on the most efficient construction and procurement methods.

Contract drafting

We draft and negotiate contractual documents including consultancy arrangements and construction contracting, utilising design build, build only, cost plus or alliance contracting methods.

Contract administration

We assist with all aspects of contract administration through the life cycle of a project.

Infrastructure agreements

We negotiate infrastructure agreements, including embedded network agreements and arrangements with energy and utility providers.

Dispute avoidance

We provide strategic advice to promote negotiated settlements as a mechanism of dispute avoidance, when commercially sensible to do so.

Builder's bonds

We provide advice on the the strata builder’s bond and inspection regime required pursuant to the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW).

Security of payment

We advise on and administer claims relating to security of payment regimes in Australian jurisdictions.

Dispute resolution

We advise on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, as well as traditional dispute resolution forums such as litigation and arbitration.

Team Leader

Duane Keighran

Duane Keighran

Managing Director

 

Duane Keighran acts for developers, hotel operators, investors, fund managers, ASX-listed and foreign funds, landlords, tenants, Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Indigenous businesses and government departments.

He has received recognition in legal directories and has been noted as “well respected for his work with clients”. Duane is also recommended in Who’s Who Legal for Hospitality in Australia and is listed in Best Lawyers in Australia for Real Property Law.

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duane.keighran@keighranlegal.com

+61 2 8231 9900

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Damien Barnes

Special Counsel

 

Damien Barnes is a Bidjara Aboriginal man from Carnarvon George and Woorabinda in Central Queensland.

He has broad legal, commercial and dispute resolution experience in; construction, PPPs, mining, rail, energy, resources, environment, planning, local government, property, cultural heritage, land claims and native title.

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damien.barnes@keighranlegal.com

+61 2 8231 9900

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