Our expertise

Projects, Infrastructure & Construction

Bennett’s projects, infrastructure & construction team provides experienced legal support across the full project lifecycle assisting clients to identify and manage risk, resolve disputes and achieve commercial outcomes.

At the front end, we provide strategic advice on procurement and contracting methodology, including contract structuring, risk allocation and delivery models for major projects.

During project delivery and at the back end, we assist with contract administration, dispute resolution and strategic transactions, ensuring issues are managed proactively and resolved decisively.

We advise principals, contractors, developers, consultants across all industry sectors, with a particular focus on Western Australia and South Australia.

Bennett has expertise advising on defence and strategic projects involving ASDEFCON contracting frameworks and participation in nuanced defence supply chains.

Why Bennett

  • End-to-end capability — front-end structuring through to disputes and litigation
  • Commercially driven advice — focused on risk allocation, leverage and outcomes while preserving commercial relationships where necessary
  • Deep construction expertise — AS contracts, ECI, bespoke EPC/D&C models and complex delivery structures
  • Defence projects capability — including supply chain participants and national infrastructure
  • Partner-led service — senior involvement on all matters

Our Expertise

  • Procurement & Contract Structuring
    Procurement strategy, AS contracts, EPC/D&C models, bespoke construction contracts, subcontracts and tender documentation.
  • Project Delivery & Contract Administration
    Delay, variations, EOTs, defects, completion, securities and live project risk management.
  • Security of Payment
    Payment claims, payment schedules, adjudications and recovery strategies under Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) and Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA).
  • Disputes & Risk Resolution
    Delay and disruption claims, defective works, termination disputes, final accounts, mediation, arbitration and litigation.
  • Development & Major Projects
    Commercial, industrial, mixed-use, lifestyle and infrastructure developments.
  • Government & Tenders
    State and local government procurement, departures, compliance and regulated contracting.