Civil Disputes & Litigation

At Jan Legal, we guide clients through every stage of civil disputes—from early risk assessment and demand letters through to trial and appeal. Our approach balances strategic negotiation with rigorous courtroom advocacy, ensuring your interests are protected whether you seek a swift settlement or a full hearing. By combining clear, practical advice with deep procedural knowledge, we help you make informed decisions, manage costs, and pursue the outcome that best aligns with your objectives.

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Building and Construction Disputes

Our building and construction team offers specialist support for developers, contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners facing construction-related conflict. Whether it’s defective work, delays, payment disagreements or contract termination, we handle matters under litigation. We draft and review building contracts, advise on statutory notice requirements, and represent you in adjudication panels, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Local and District Courts, and beyond. Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently, protect your cash flow, and minimise project disruption.

Core services in building and construction disputes:

• Defective workmanship and non-compliance claims

• Progress payment and variation disputes

• Delay, disruption, and extension of time claims

• Security of Payment adjudication and enforcement

• Contract termination, repudiation, and breach actions

• Professional negligence and consultant liability matters

Additionally, we regularly advise on alternative dispute resolution methods—mediation, expert determination, and arbitration—as well as cost-control strategies, risk-management planning and enforcement of judgments, so you have a clear roadmap from day one.