Submitting a payment claim before the reference date might seem harmless, but under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld), it can render the claim invalid.

Liquidated damages are meant to bring certainty to the consequences of delay, but in practice they’re one of the most misunderstood and disputed clauses in construction contracts.

We’re proud to share that Tannikah Kay has been admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland!

We’re excited to welcome Tessa Power to the Level Field Lawyers team…

Receiving a payment claim under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) can be high-stakes for principals and contractors. The deadlines are strict, the rules are technical, and silence can mean paying the full amount claimed.

The Security of Payment regime is meant to keep money flowing through the construction industry — but it’s a complex and technical process. This article explains the essentials for claimants.

Practical Completion is one of the most critical milestones in any construction project — triggering key rights and obligations around security release, liquidated damages, and final payments. Yet it’s often mishandled.

We’re excited to welcome Tannikah to the Level Field Lawyers team as our new Law Graduate!

We’re thrilled to share that Alexandra Ritchie has been promoted to Associate!

Set-off clauses can have serious consequences for contractors’ cash flow if not properly negotiated. In this article, Tom Cranitch explains how standard form contracts limit set-offs to genuine debts, while many amended contracts go much further — allowing principals to deduct money for mere “claims”.