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Construction Lawyers Brisbane. Our high quality services and track record of proven results ensure the long term success of your construction business.

Troy Legal offers expert legal services in commercial construction, major projects, high-rise residential, energy, infrastructure and renewables projects. We are industry experts in contracting solutions, payment disputes, commercial advice, dispute resolution and litigation. Our director, Julian Troy, is a leading specialist construction lawyer with over 18 years experience servicing all levels of the construction industry across Australia. Troy Legal secures great commercial outcomes for clients by providing high quality legal services with relentless efficiency. We aim to simplify the ever increasing commercial and contractual complexities faced by the modern construction business.

16/10/2026

Construction businesses face complex legal and commercial decisions at each stage of a construction project.

Decisions made during the early stages of a project have an impact down the line.

Led by Principal Julian Troy, Troy Legal works exclusively in construction, providing construction businesses with practical, timely and commercially focused legal advice to manage risk, maintain cash flow, and keep projects moving forward.

Expertise in construction law is one thing, providing quality advice to best achieve practical outcomes is another 🟠

09/10/2026

Behind every construction project delivered is a much bigger picture 🟠

From the early stages of planning, design development and contract negotiations through to project delivery, the background to each project is a complex web of commercial decisions and careful management of obligations and relationships within the contractual chain.

At Troy Legal, we understand the complexity of construction projects and the importance of timely and practical legal advice.

No matter your position in the contractual chain – our specialist construction lawyers can assist.

Construction law is what we do.

07/10/2026

Before you sign a construction contract, know what you’re signing up for 🚧🚜

Securing specialist advice on the key provisions upfront assists to better manage project risks and protect your commercial position.

Troy Legal regularly advises on amendments to key terms, including payment terms, variations, EOTs, liquidated damages, delay costs, cost escalation clauses and provisional sums.

After obtaining specialist advice and finalising the contract, swipe through to familiarise yourself with key terms.

Need construction law advice? Get in touch with Troy Legal.

29/09/2026

Warning - Commonly Used Clauses in Australian Standard Contracts May Be Ineffective...

Not all unamended clauses in your standard construction contract operate as intended.

Some standard clauses have been found by the Courts to be ineffective, both within the Security of Payment (SOP) context and outside.

Understanding how to amend standard clauses to ensure the clause can operate without compromising other rights, may assist to avoid a contractual dispute and preserve your rights in progressing or defending QLD BIF Act and NSW SOP Act claims.

Common examples in Australian Standard Contracts include:
🟠 Uncertainty with unamended dispute clauses.
🟠 Vulnerability of further security requirements or other preconditions to payment for unfixed goods and materials in the SOP context.
🟠 Vulnerability of general preconditions to rights to progress payments.

Understanding how your contract interacts with SOP legislation can help to strengthen your commercial position when payment disputes arise.

Troy Legal provides specialist advice to developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on construction contracts and payment rights under the QLD BIF Act and NSW SOP Act.

25/09/2026

Software Platforms & Contractual Claims: Protect Your Position

We are seeing increasing numbers of builders asking clients and subcontractors to sign up for software platforms for processing contractual claims, including variation, EOT and payment claims.

Often, the building contract does not clearly align with how these claims are processed on the software platform, including the form in which the claims are made, what documents should be provided & when the other party is taken to be on notice.

If adopting software platforms for claims processing, parties should ensure that the building contract mirrors the practical operation of claim processing on these platforms to avoid future disputes.

Before proceeding, make sure you understand:
🟠 What your contract says about these claims, including what form they take and what documents must be provided.
🟠 How to approve and dispute those claims.
🟠 Any notice or time requirements that apply.

An early review of the contract and information about the operation of the software platform claims processes are essential to minimise risk.

Troy Legal provides specialist advice to construction businesses in relation to contracting arrangements, documenting claim processes, preparing and responding to claims and dispute resolution.

22/09/2026

Construction Law FAQs ⚖️

Construction projects involve complex contracts, strict timeframes and significant financial risks.

Whether you’re a principal, developer, head contractor or subcontractor, understanding your contractual and statutory rights and obligations and how to implement them avoids project disputes.

For contract reviews, contractual notices, payment claims, variations, defects, delays and security of payment matters, getting early advice is the most effective risk mitigation tool.

Swipe through for answers to some of the common questions we receive from clients working across the construction industry.

Need prompt and effective advice on a construction issue? Troy Legal provides specialist construction law advice across Queensland and NSW.

📩 Contact Julian Troy at Troy Legal.

11/09/2026

There are several options that can be employed to recover unpaid progress claims on a construction project, and a disputed claim doesn’t automatically mean a courtroom...

When payment isn’t made, court proceedings are only one of the options available.

Security of Payment legislation may provide faster pathways for recovery of payment, including through payment claims, subcontractor charges, adjudication and summary judgment.

The catch? These processes come with strict requirements and timeframes. Missing a deadline or issuing the wrong document (or none at all) can significantly affect your ability to recover what you’re owed.

The best recovery strategy will depend on the contract, the circumstances of the project and how quickly you act.

Before assuming litigation is the next step, it is worth obtaining specialist advice.
Troy Legal regularly provides specialist advice to construction businesses on payment recovery under Security of Payment legislation across QLD & NSW.

02/09/2026

Are you properly licensed for the work you’re actually doing?

It sounds basic, but licensing issues can have serious consequences for contractors and subcontractors in Queensland.

Under the QBCC Act, carrying out work without the required licence or an effective exemption, has serious consequences. It will impact your entitlement to payment and your ability rely on subcontractor charges and other BIF Act enforcement to recover payment.

There are exemptions in certain circumstances, including the head contractor licensing exemption, but whether an exemption applies will depend on the work being performed and how the project is structured.

Before signing a contract, expanding your scope or taking on a different class of work, it is worth obtaining advice on exemptions in play and your obligation to put parties on notice regarding the engagment of licensed subcontractors.

01/09/2026

A big one for the Brisbane Tigers this weekend. 🐯

The Tigers took on Wynnum Manly at BMD Kougari Oval with a place in finals week on the line, and they got the job done.
Special mention to the BMD Cup girls who ran riot over Wynnum Manly with a 46 - 0 victory!

Congratulations to the players, coaching staff and everyone behind the scenes on earning the opportunity to keep the season going. A great result for the club and a testament to the work that has gone in throughout the year.

Proud to support the Brisbane Tigers and looking forward to finals week.

24/08/2026

Who's Responsible if a Building Product Doesn't Comply?

Responsibility for non-conforming building products doesn't rest with one party alone. Under the QBCC Act, obligations can extend across the construction supply chain - from designers and manufacturers to suppliers, contractors and installers.

Understanding your role and meeting your compliance obligations is essential to managing project risk and avoiding costly disputes.

Read the full article to learn more about the duties imposed under the QBCC Act and how they may apply to your business.
🔗 https://www.troylegal.com.au/articles/qbcc-act-duties-non-conforming-building-products

Address

Suite 17, Level 9, 167 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Brisbane City, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+61439207579

Website

https://www.troylegal.com.au/

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