Building Disputes

Victorian Building Authority proceedings
Building work by unregistered builders
Building safety issues
Combustible cladding
Noncompliance with warnings and notices
Breaches and offences against the Building Act and Building Regulations
Domestic and Commercial Building Disputes
Builders, Architects, Engineers and Designers in dispute with property owners
Property owners in dispute with Builders, Architects, Engineers and Designers

We provide advice and representation to individuals/businesses in the building industry or property owners involved in a legal dispute associated with domestic or commercial construction including renovations.

We act for:

Builders, tradespeople, contractors/sub-contractors, project managers, architects, engineers, surveyors, property developers, land-owners and home-owners that are facing proceedings at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for disputes over construction defects, building contracts, home warranty and insurance claims.

We also represent builders and associated individuals/businesses involved in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Victorian Building Authority, the Building Practitioners Board and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

We have extensive practical and legal experience in the building industry. Before joining Gallant Law, our General Manager, George Cassimatis, was General Manager of Boral Bricks (roofing, clay and concrete); Director of Ideal Building Products and CEO of Casa Geo. George brings to our firm a wealth of knowledge and associations in the building industry.

Our Expertise and Services:

Disputes over construction and building defects;
Contractual disputes between builders, contractors and sub-contractors;
Advice on licences and permits;
Litigation representation at VCAT;
Out of court dispute resolution, mediation and negotiation;
Regulatory and disciplinary proceedings by the Victorian Building Authority, the Building Practitioners Board and VCAT; and
Occupational health and safety (workplace) prosecutions (see “Occupational Health and Safety (workplace) prosecutions” for more information).