About Our Law Firm

Commercial Contracts
Commercial contracts are the linchpin of non-residential building projects in Balmain and its vicinity, encapsulating precise agreements between parties regarding their contractual obligations and scope of works. They cater to diverse business needs, with common types being fixed-price contracts, cost-plus contracts, and time and materials contracts. Each variant has its merits and demerits, necessitating a judicious choice aligned with your business requisites. These contracts should encompass essential elements like project details, contract information, customer details, terms and conditions, scope of works, special conditions, insurances, and contract price to ensure clarity, legality, and comprehensiveness. Engaging a Commercial Construction Lawyer can guide you in understanding and choosing the contract type quintessential for your project, ensuring all pivotal elements are meticulously articulated to safeguard your interests.
Our Services
Legal Advice
Contract Review
Our meticulous contract review service ensures compliance, safeguards your rights, and substantially mitigates the risks of potential disputes during the construction phase. A thorough examination of your contract can preempt unforeseen complications, ensuring a smooth project execution.
Contract Drafting
Disputes in commercial contracts, often stemming from breaches, scope of work disagreements, or payment disputes, can be costly and time-consuming. A well-drafted commercial contract, delineating each party’s obligations, scope of work, and payment terms, can significantly curtail these disputes. It’s imperative to consult a commercial contract lawyer to ensure the contract’s legal binding nature and enforceability, providing a solid foundation for dispute resolution, should the need arise.
Meet Our Principal Lawyer
At Contracts Specialist, our Principal Lawyer, John Dela Cruz, embodies a rich tapestry of experience and expertise in construction law, with over 13 years of dedicated service to the industry. His forte lies in offering Commercial construction legal services to builders and contractors for Balmain, NSW, and its surrounding suburbs.
John’s illustrious career spans roles as legal counsel for a Dow 30 construction company, a Government Solicitor, and the Divisional President of the Master Builders Association (NSW), besides founding Small Builders Building Software. His proficiency encompasses drafting and reviewing a myriad of construction contracts, including commercial and subcontractor agreements. With a profound understanding of construction law across Australia, John adeptly elucidates common legal intricacies pertaining to commercial and construction management contracts, ensuring you are well-versed and legally fortified in your construction ventures.
Get Legal Advice
Engaging a specialist construction lawyer early in your project can significantly influence its success, especially in the commercial realm. Every facet of a commercial contract holds the potential to either propel or hinder your building project for Balmain and its neighbouring areas. At Contracts Specialist, we emphasise early legal intervention to ensure a seamless execution of contractual agreements, thereby minimising the likelihood of legal disputes. Our tailored legal advice is designed to navigate the complex contractual landscape, ensuring your project progresses smoothly from inception to completion, with a solid legal foundation to safeguard your interests.
Safeguard Your Balmain Construction Ventures: Embark on a Secure Path
Commercial construction projects for Balmain and the surrounding suburbs of Birchgrove, Rozelle, Balmain East, Pyrmont, Lilyfield, Woolwich, Barangaroo, Millers Point, Glebe, and Drummoyne necessitate meticulous contract reviews to ensure the protection of all parties involved and the successful completion of the project. A building contract review is an indispensable step that every business owner should undertake prior to initiating any construction project. From zoning and permitting issues to contractual clauses, we offer invaluable insights for business owners poised to embark on a commercial construction venture.
Should you require assistance in reviewing your commercial construction project contract, do not hesitate to contact Contracts Specialist. Your pathway to a legally secure and successful construction project begins here.