New South Wales

Merlo Law advises builders, contractors, developers, property owners and consultants across NSW on construction contracts, building disputes, defective work claims, payment disputes, Security of Payment matters, adjudication, project risk and construction litigation.

We assist homeowners, builders and contractors with Building Commission NSW and NCAT matters, including defective work complaints, directions to rectify, licence issues, Home Building Compensation claims, disciplinary action and disputes under NSW building legislation.

Our commercial lawyers provide practical legal advice for businesses across NSW, including business structuring, commercial contracts, shareholder and partnership agreements, business sales and purchases, commercial leasing, loan agreements, joint ventures and terms of trade.

Merlo Law represents clients in complex construction, commercial, corporate and property disputes across NSW courts, tribunals and dispute forums, with a focus on strategic, commercially sensible outcomes and strong representation when litigation becomes necessary.

We help clients resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, expert determination, Security of Payment adjudication and negotiated settlements, aiming to avoid unnecessary court proceedings while protecting our clients’ commercial and legal interests.

Merlo Law assists contractors, subcontractors, builders, developers and principals with NSW Security of Payment matters, including payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications, adjudication responses, disputed progress payments and urgent payment recovery strategies under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW).