Project Legal

Paddington, QLD

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About Us

Project Legal, established in 2004, is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services for Major Projects both domestically and internationally. As experts in Major Project Law, the firm offers an array of services including the drafting of project contracts and delivering legal advice across all facets related to these large-scale undertakings. They adeptly handle claims, disputes, and backcharges associated with Major Projects, ensuring that legal solutions align seamlessly with the client’s objectives regarding time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental factors. Project Legal operates exclusively in the realm of Major Projects, distinguishing itself from traditional law firms with its unique, client-oriented approach. Its services encompass precedent development, EPC and EPCM contracts, feasibility study and tendering agreements, confidentiality and technology licence agreements, and a variety of contractual arrangements including design and construct (D&C), pre-assembled module (PAM), construction contracts, purchase orders, and services agreements. The firm is also skilled in handling freight forwarding contracts, heavy lift ship charterparties, FIFO aircraft charter arrangements, and various hiring and leasing agreements. Their expertise extends to mining, onshore and offshore contracts, performance incentive schemes, contracts manuals, and training for contract administrators and buyers. Legal advice, opinions, and strategies regarding contracting structure, commercial law, construction law, procurement, international trade, intellectual property, insurance, and maritime law are also part of their robust offerings. Project Legal places a significant emphasis on international experience and ensures integration with project commercial functions, using their extensive knowledge to benefit major corporate and project clients globally. They are adept in professional negotiation, litigation project management, and focusing on community relations, handling claims, disputes, and backcharges with precision and professionalism.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Project Legal provides comprehensive legal support tailored for Major Projects, assisting both domestic and international clients in navigating the complexities associated with large-scale developments. The firm's expertise encompasses drafting and reviewing a wide array of contracts, including EPC, construction, and procurement agreements, ensuring alignment with the specific objectives of time, cost, and quality while addressing safety and environmental considerations. Dedicated to proactive legal guidance, Project Legal also offers strategic advice on claims, disputes, and compliance within the Major Projects framework. Their extensive experience and integration with project commercial functions empower them to streamline legal processes, providing clients with the clarity and assurance necessary to successfully manage and execute their projects.

Intellectual Property

Project Legal offers comprehensive legal services in intellectual property, catering to the unique needs of clients involved in Major Projects. The firm assists in drafting and negotiating various technology licence agreements and confidentiality contracts, ensuring that clients' intellectual property rights are robustly protected throughout the lifecycle of their projects. This focus reinforces Project Legal's commitment to aligning legal strategies with the commercial objectives of their clients, particularly in the context of innovative technologies and proprietary information. With a deep understanding of the interplay between intellectual property and construction law, Project Legal guides clients in navigating complex issues related to technology transfer and licensing within the framework of Major Projects. Their extensive experience allows them to provide insightful legal advice that not only addresses potential disputes but also facilitates the seamless integration of proprietary technologies, enhancing project efficiency and innovation.