Batch Mewing Lawyers

Batch Mewing Lawyers Batch Mewing Lawyers is an award winning law practice specialising in Construction & Infrastructure.

Batch Mewing Lawyers is a specialist building and construction law practice, delivering practical value and results for contractors on major construction and infrastructure projects.

If an employer engages individual workers as contractors, it is important to make sure they are not employees in the eye...
13/08/2026

If an employer engages individual workers as contractors, it is important to make sure they are not employees in the eyes of the law.

Improperly characterising employees as contractors exposes businesses to potential penalties, as well as backpay claims for employment entitlements such as leave, allowances and overtime.

Our latest article by Sophie Peach (Lawyer) explores the key differences between employees and independent contractors, how worker status is assessed, and the practical steps businesses can take to reduce misclassification risk.

Read more here - https://batchmewing.com.au/contractor-or-employee-worker-classification/

Used by Transport for NSW and local governments alike, the GC21 is one of the most commonly used contract forms for NSW ...
10/08/2026

Used by Transport for NSW and local governments alike, the GC21 is one of the most commonly used contract forms for NSW government projects.

However, and despite the frequency of its use, its terms are often misunderstood or poorly administered.

Through a series of worked examples, Tyler Atkins (Practice Lead) will outline how best to utilise your contract terms to maintain your entitlements without sacrificing your relationships.

Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517859011950/WN_PwZEdoTOQfKeS21FdoMtXw

You’ve secured the project, finalised months of negotiations and prepared the construction contract for ex*****on - then...
05/08/2026

You’ve secured the project, finalised months of negotiations and prepared the construction contract for ex*****on - then the principal’s financier sends through a builder’s side deed for you to sign.

While often treated as a formality, builder’s side deeds can significantly alter a builder’s rights and obligations under the construction contract, including through extended cure periods, step-in rights and novation requirements.

In this upcoming webinar, Tayla Jansen (Senior Associate) will explain how builder’s side deeds operate, the key commercial and legal risks to consider, and practical strategies for negotiating unreasonable provisions and limiting liability beyond the original construction risk profile.

Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6617853856798/WN_rGRupL6QTKms4VRR2UP7zQ

Construction disputes can quickly become costly, disruptive, and time-consuming if they are not managed effectively.Unde...
10/06/2026

Construction disputes can quickly become costly, disruptive, and time-consuming if they are not managed effectively.

Understanding the available dispute resolution pathways and selecting the most appropriate process at the right time can significantly reduce project disruption, preserve commercial relationships, and improve outcomes.

In this upcoming webinar, Kent Fawke (Principal) will provide a practical overview of the dispute resolution process, including notices of dispute, negotiations, mediation, expert determination, arbitration and litigation.

Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517802840863/WN_y3tbCq9OQvCvWEOp-u89Sg

Delays are a reality on most construction projects, but a legitimate delay event does not automatically entitle a contra...
10/06/2026

Delays are a reality on most construction projects, but a legitimate delay event does not automatically entitle a contractor to an Extension of Time.

Many EOT claims fail because notice requirements are missed, records are incomplete, or the contractor cannot demonstrate how the delay impacted practical completion.

We outline 7 practical tips to help contractors strengthen their EOT processes, avoid common pitfalls, and improve the prospects of a successful claim.

Performance security has long been one of the most contested aspects of construction projects, with retentions and bank ...
07/06/2026

Performance security has long been one of the most contested aspects of construction projects, with retentions and bank guarantees often remaining in dispute well after completion.

Victoria’s new Security of Payment reforms change that by introducing a standalone statutory pathway for recovering performance security, complete with strict timeframes and significant consequences for non-compliance.

Our latest article by Stephanie Duffy (Principal) explores the new regime and what it means for construction industry participants.

Read more here -
https://batchmewing.com.au/vic-sopa-performance-security/

Our May webinar series is now available on demand.If you couldn’t attend live, you can still access all four sessions fe...
04/06/2026

Our May webinar series is now available on demand.

If you couldn’t attend live, you can still access all four sessions featuring practical insights from our team, including:

1. The Contractors Debts Act (1997) – Tyler Atkins

2. Negotiating Commercial Leases – Ella Kimler

3. Safety Liability for Directors, Officers & Managers – Michael Batch & Sophie Peach

4. Managing Liquidated Damages Risk on Major Projects– Joshua Saunders

Watch now here -
https://vimeo.com/showcase/12264998?share=copy&fl=sm&fe=fs

In the NSW construction industry, standard contracts don’t always cover the unique needs of every project. Drafting spec...
03/06/2026

In the NSW construction industry, standard contracts don’t always cover the unique needs of every project.

Drafting special conditions tailored to the specific requirements of your building and construction contracts can help mitigate risk and ensure smooth project delivery.

In this webinar, Kate Ahnfeldt (Associate) will cover the importance of special conditions in NSW construction contracts as well as key risks and drafting techniques.

Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717798568347/WN_AzH-ltMaQ7uDFvq5sn0Ytw

Victoria’s new Security of Payment laws have changed the role of payment schedules in construction disputes. Payment sch...
02/06/2026

Victoria’s new Security of Payment laws have changed the role of payment schedules in construction disputes.

Payment schedules are no longer just a preliminary response. Under the new regime, they may define the issues in any later adjudication, with respondents required to include all reasons for withholding payment from the outset.

With adjudication now covering a broader range of claims, including variations, delay costs, latent conditions and performance security disputes, careful contract administration is more important than ever.

Read the full article by Joshua Saunders (Senior Associate) here –
https://batchmewing.com.au/sopa-vic-new-payment-schedules/

Recently, the Fair Work Commission has been reinstating employees sacked for testing positive for drugs and alcohol, hig...
01/06/2026

Recently, the Fair Work Commission has been reinstating employees sacked for testing positive for drugs and alcohol, highlighting the need to get these dismissals right and bulletproof your drug and alcohol policy.

During this webinar, we will look at what went wrong for the employers in these and similar cases, including the key requirements for a drug and alcohol policy and testing procedures, and how to implement a zero-tolerance approach in your workplace.

Register here today - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517794124409/WN_tLPeiH1HSaWMRP7KJVxv3A

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