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The Subcontractor's QCAT Knockout - How to Dismiss a Head Contractor's Claim Before It Starts
A head contractor has filed a QCAT application against you. Before you start defending your work, learn about the "jurisdictional knockout"—a powerful legal strategy to get the case dismissed on a technicality, saving you time and money. This guide covers the fatal errors head contractors make and how you can use them to your advantage.

John Merlo
5 days ago13 min read


The Developer's QCAT Blueprint: Using Your Contractual Matrix as a Shield in Building Disputes
For Queensland property developers, a QCAT building dispute can be a significant threat. This guide outlines a proactive strategy, the "Contractual Shield," showing how to use your project's contractual framework to defend against claims and legally transfer liability to the responsible parties, protecting your finances and reputation.

John Merlo
6 days ago15 min read
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