Building and Construction Law
Guiding South Australian builders, commercial developers, trade contractors, and property owners through project contracts, statutory compliance, and construction disputes.
Practice Overview
The building and construction industry operates in a rigorous, time-critical legal and regulatory environment. A single contractual ambiguity, variation dispute, or payment delay can jeopardize project viability and commercial relationships.
Mazzocchetti Legal provides proactive, commercially grounded legal counsel across the full lifecycle of building projects in South Australia. From initial contract negotiation and risk allocation through to superintendent determinations, Security of Payment Act claims, and litigation, Lorenzo Mazzocchetti brings over two decades of practical experience to protecting your project margins.
Why Choose Lorenzo Mazzocchetti for Building and Construction Law
Lorenzo Mazzocchetti understands construction realities on the ground. Having advised both contractors and owners, he identifies the root cause of project impasses quickly and pursues cost-effective resolutions before disputes escalate into destructive project shutdowns.
Core Capabilities & Services
Drafting, amending, and negotiating AS 4000, AS 4902, AS 2124, ABIC, and HIA building contracts with balanced risk terms.
Preparing and responding to payment claims, payment schedules, adjudication applications, and adjudication responses under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA).
Resolving contested claims for project variations, latent site conditions, delay costs, and liquidated damages disputes.
Representing principals and head contractors in claims regarding alleged construction defects, engineering non-compliance, and warranty liabilities.
Structuring robust subcontract terms, supply agreements, and retention sum protocols to safeguard project delivery.
Acting in proceedings before the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT), District Court, and Supreme Court.
Discuss Your Building and Construction Law Requirements
Consult directly with Lorenzo Mazzocchetti at our Adelaide Grenfell Street chambers, or arrange a confidential telephone or video briefing.