Schweikert Harris

Brisbane, QLD

07 3009 ..

About Us

At Schweikert Harris, we specialise in advising on major infrastructure projects throughout Australia, offering a unique synergy of big picture thinking and meticulous detail orientation. Our core team of skilled lawyers collaborates closely with clients to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project success from inception through completion. Our approach involves integrating with clients' teams, providing behind-the-scenes advice that enhances risk management and commercial recovery, and preemptively addressing potential issues to circumvent litigation when possible. We take pride in our ability to simplify complex legal concepts into practical, commercially viable solutions, a hallmark of our client-focused service that earned us the Lexology Client Choice Award in 2018. Whether guiding partnering agreements, tender processes, or overseeing detailed design and construction phases, we strive to protect client interests and reputations. Our expertise in creative dispute resolution is pivotal in maintaining professional relationships and minimising the impact of claims. Our commitment to agility allows us to offer bespoke advice and strategies anywhere our clients require, leveraging unique insights gained from working as integral parts of client teams. With a keen interest in refining dispute processes, we partner with consultants and employ cutting-edge litigation support technology to maximise information extraction and decision-making efficiency. At Schweikert Harris, we're dedicated to delivering independent, honest, and reliable legal counsel tailored to each client's needs.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Specialisations

Property Law

At Schweikert Harris, our team provides comprehensive legal guidance across all stages of property and infrastructure projects. We focus on identifying and minimising risks while offering tailored advice that aligns with our clients' objectives. By engaging collaboratively with clients, we ensure a deep understanding of their projects, enabling us to create effective strategies from partnering agreements through to construction, while streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. In the realm of disputes, we employ innovative methods for resolution, prioritising relationship preservation and minimising the impact of claims. Our agile approach allows us to adapt quickly to our clients' needs, leveraging technology and data analysis to support the legal aspects of their projects. This commitment to client-focused service has earned us recognition, reflecting our dedication to providing reliable and insightful legal strategies that address complex challenges throughout the lifecycle of property matters.

Commercial Law

At Schweikert Harris, our team excels in navigating the complexities of commercial law within major infrastructure projects across Australia. We prioritise understanding the technical details of our clients' initiatives, allowing us to deliver tailored legal strategies that simplify intricate concepts into practical solutions. By partnering closely with our clients, we ensure a collaborative approach that effectively identifies and mitigates risks throughout every phase of a project, from initial agreements to construction. Our commitment to fostering strong relationships extends to our dispute resolution practices, where we employ creative methods to minimise the impact of conflicts while protecting our clients' interests. We integrate seamlessly with clients’ teams, providing vital support and training to enhance commercial outcomes and resolve challenges before they escalate. This agile approach ensures that we remain responsive to our clients’ evolving needs, delivering reliable and insightful legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of their projects.