On 12 February 2019 the NSW Court of Appeal upheld an appeal by Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd (Seymour Whyte), represented by K&L Gates, relating to proceedings concerning a claim for a substantial progress payment...more
The Queensland Government recently announced that the adjudication reforms under Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (QLD) (QLD SOP Act) have commenced as of 17 December 2018. ...more
The NSW Supreme Court recently handed down its decision in the matter of J Hutchinson Pty Ltd v Glavcom Pty Ltd [2016] NSWSC 126, in which K&L Gates represented Glavcom. The decision sheds light on numerous issues, including...more
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment (Retention Money Trust Account) Regulation 2015 (Retention Money Regulation) commenced on 1 May 2015 and brought into effect important requirements for head...more
The recent NSW Supreme Court case of Seabreeze Manly v Toposu, (Seabreeze Case), is a useful reminder to the building and construction industry as to what 'arrangements' will give rise to a 'construction contract' under the...more
The Industry and Current Legislation -
The NSW building and construction industry (the Industry) is plagued by a high level of insolvencies. In the 2012 financial year, almost 25% of the external administrations...more