Construction & Engineering

Carter Newell is a leading dynamic Queensland-based firm providing specialist advice to Australian and international corporate clients.

Led by partners Patrick Mead and David Rodighiero, the Construction & Engineering team acts for public and significant private companies in the mining, engineering, construction and property industries, including developers, main contractors, principals, sub contractors, suppliers and construction insurers.  With a strong national reputation, the team is regarded as one of the most respected legal practices dealing with construction and engineering issues. 

Our range of services include:

• Contract analysis, drafting and negotiation (nationally and internationally)
• Project delivery and construction contract administration
• Project risk analysis
• Construction dispute resolution
• Litigation, mediation and arbitration
• BCIPA advice
• Project packaging and documentation
• Contract claims management
• Adjudication and mediation
• Project delivery strategies
• Contract negotiation
• Infrastructure projects
• Dispute resolution
• Expert determinations
• Workplace health and safety
• GST provisions
• Regulatory requirements
• Tender advice

Our expertise, combined with our commitment to customer service, ensures we deliver strategic commercial solutions and high-level legal advice to our clients in the following areas:

• Project development and construction contracts
• Construction dispute resolution
• Construction insurance

Members of the Construction & Engineering team have a thorough understanding of the modern construction industry, with detailed knowledge of the way in which it operates.  While we are experienced in handling large-scale litigation, we actively support alternative dispute resolution methods (including facilitation, mediation and arbitration) and have three accredited Graded Arbitrators and Mediators who provide specialist advice in this area.