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"Pioneering Integrated Legal and Technical Support for the Industry. "
Effective planning and administering of contracts together with timely resolution of disputes are crucial for the success of projects. This requires not only legal knowledge and experience but also in-depth industry and technical expertise. Our dedicated and dual-qualified team can provide you with expert guidance to help you navigate the construction industry’s unique and increasingly complex pitfalls.
What Sets CCR Apart?
| Lawyer | Measurement Experts |
|---|---|
| Quantity Surveyors | Expert Witnesses |
| Programmers | Delay and Disruption Experts |
| Technical Experts | Adjudicators, Mediators and Arbitrators |
| Engineers | CCR’s Data Analytics and AI Team |
Our “one-stop-shop” approach means that we don’t just provide legal solutions – we consider your commercial, technical and scope needs to provide you with practical solutions.
Our previous litigation and dispute resolution experience means that we are especially proactive with resolving disputes via processes outside of the Courts, ensuring speedier commercial outcomes for all parties involved.
Our Solutions
We offer a full spectrum of services to meet your needs:
Contract Negotiation and Drafting: We ensure that your upstream and downstream contracts are clear, comprehensive and protect your interests.
Dispute Resolution: Whether through intuitive contract administration, mediation, arbitration or adjudication, our team is skilled at resolving disputes effectively and commercially.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of evolving legislation and regulations with our proactive advice and support.
Claims Management and Contract Administration: We ensure fair and timely resolution of claims related to delays, variations, defects, payments and other construction issues.
Adjudication: We protect your interests by providing expert advice on your rights and obligations under the Security of Payment legislation, including the preparation of payment claims and schedules, notices and adjudication applications and responses.
Training and Development: We offer a range of customisable seminars for commercial and project management teams on topics such as contracts administration, dispute resolution, unfair contract terms, regulatory compliance and state-based Security of Payment legislation.
In addition to providing services to our clients, our team has also represented industry bodies at the government level to successfully advocate for legislative changes in Security of Payments legislation and unfair contract terms in the Australian Consumer Law.
We work with a variety of different types of clients across the construction, infrastructure, civil, mining and services industries, including:
- Subcontractors across all trades and services
- Head contractors
- Consultants
- Suppliers
- Developers
- Principals
Our Capacity
We have the capacity to tackle any problem large or small, from minor contract works disputes to billion-dollar claims.
Participating in projects at any level comes with significant risks and challenges. Irrespective of size, projects produce complex data, and distilling that data to pinpoint causal factors is central to resolving many disputes.
This process is also useful for developing strategies to avoid future disputes and deliver projects on time.
Our access to experts in data analytics and AI is what sets us apart. In a fraction of the time, CCR has the capacity to:
- Extract and organise/chronologise large volumes of information from various sources such as document management systems (ACONEX), emails and other systems
- Condense information into a succinct and dynamic environment.
- Present information in a simple manner.
By integrating our construction expertise with CCR’s capabilities in AI analytics, we craft customised and data-driven solutions to assist you in staying ahead of your competitors.
Experience The Difference With CCR
We understand that projects involve a complex mix of legal and technical challenges. That’s why we offer a unique one-stop solution that seamlessly integrates both legal expertise and technical construction and engineering insight.
Discover the benefits of working with a company that offers a holistic perspective. Contact us today to learn how our combined legal and technical expertise can provide you with a smoother, more efficient project experience.