Every matter overseen personally, first call to resolution
Claim values involved in, from $50,000 up to $50m
Response to enquiries received before 3pm
Acting for builders, subcontractors, developers and owners across the state
Archer Lawyers acts for builders, subcontractors, developers, principals and property owners in construction disputes across New South Wales, from a single dwelling to a multi stage commercial development.
We act on both sides of these disputes, so the advice reflects how these matters actually resolve, not just how they would be argued.
Construction disputes sit alongside our building defects, strata and property work, which matters when an argument about a variation turns out to be an argument about defective work: it stays with the same lawyer instead of being handed on.
We are a lean, hands-on firm. The person advising you is the person running your matter, from first instruction through to resolution.
We read the contract and the correspondence, work out what was agreed, what was instructed and what the contract actually requires, and deal directly with the other side. Where it is needed, we take the matter to the tribunal or the court.
A short phone or video conversation with our principal. We listen to what's happened, look at any key documents you send through, and give you a clear view of your options and likely next steps - free, and with no obligation to proceed.
Yes. We act for clients across New South Wales. Most matters run by phone, video and email wherever you are, and the tribunals and courts that hear construction disputes are state-wide. We have two offices, in Parramatta and Sydney, if you would rather meet in person.
Matthew personally oversees every matter Archer takes on, from the first call through to resolution. He acts on both sides of construction disputes, for clients across New South Wales, from single dwellings to multi stage commercial developments.
A contractor claimed for work the principal said fell within the original scope.
A head contractor faced liquidated damages after delays each side blamed on the other.
A developer faced a disputed termination and the claims that followed it.
— Variation and scope disputes: what was agreed, what was instructed, and what should be paid
— Extension of time claims, delay disputes and liquidated damages
— Defective and incomplete work under a building contract
— Termination and repudiation, and the claims that follow
— Recovering amounts owed under a construction contract
— Representation in negotiation, and in the tribunal or court if it goes that far
— A claim resisted, or narrowed to what the contract and the evidence actually support
— Recovery of amounts properly owed under a construction contract, including variations
— Resolution without the cost and delay of a full hearing, wherever that serves your interests
— A clear, defensible position if the matter does proceed to the tribunal or the court
Bring or defend a claim over variations, delays or defective work.
Get paid for work properly performed, and answer a claim brought against you.
Manage variation, delay and defect claims across a project.
Work out where you stand when a build goes wrong or the builder stops work.
Free to start, and you'll know within days whether we can help.
A few details on the form below — we get back to you personally, the same day if we receive it before 3pm.
Free Case ReviewA plain-English conversation about your options. Free, no obligation, and if we don't think you have a case, we'll say so.
If we take the matter on, our principal runs it personally through to resolution — not handed off to someone else.
Offices in Parramatta and Sydney — available for a conversation in person.
Phone and video consultations available at a time that works for you, anywhere in NSW.
Tell us briefly what has happened. Our principal will personally review it and respond the same day if we receive it before 3pm. If a contractual time bar or a deadline is running, say so and we will prioritise it.
We respond personally — no call centre, no automated queue.
