Expertise/

Our construction and engineering expertise covers each process and every part of the project lifecycle, from the initial tender through to completion and beyond.

Our Approach /

As a team, Kreisson is driven by a forward-thinking mindset focused on pre-empting risk, simplifying complexity and delivering commercially meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Considered

We prepare for the long term. By investing in our people, anticipating industry trends and examining legal issues from every angle, we provide advice that is both durable and effective.

Commercial

We deliver tangible value. Our advice is realistic, outcome focused and aligned with the commercial realities our clients face.

Strategic

We apply broad-based expertise to support clear, informed decision-making. Our service is geared towards reducing risk, creating value and securing results.

Our legal services are structured to support clients across the full project lifecycle–before, during and after contract execution. We focus on reducing risk, protecting entitlements and driving commercially effective outcomes at every stage of project delivery.

What we do/

Our experience spans the full spectrum of the built environment. This includes complex residential and commercial developments, as well as major infrastructure projects across transport, utilities, energy and social infrastructure. We have acted on matters involving power stations, tunnels, offshore facilities, hospitals, aged care facilities, schools and national initiatives such as the rollout of the National Broadband Network.

Whether advising on upstream contract strategy or resolving high-stakes disputes, our team is trusted by contractors, developers and government-linked entities to deliver clarity and commercial certainty.

Pre-Contract

Strategic advice and legal structuring to reduce risk, support compliance and protect margins

Preparing and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction and engineering contracts, tailored to the commercial realities of each project–upstream and downstream.
Comprehensive contract reviews and risk analysis, including the development of departures matrices aligned to client risk appetite and project objectives.
Legal support throughout the tender and procurement phase to improve positioning, allocate risk effectively and avoid legacy issues during delivery.
Implementation of contract administration systems and workflows that equip project teams to comply with contractual obligations, preserve entitlements and reduce the risk of downstream disputes.
Providing frontline teams with practical frameworks and guidance to navigate notice regimes, enforce entitlements and maintain leverage in future commercial negotiations.

Contract Delivery

Practical support and strategic guidance to manage risk, enforce entitlements and drive project outcomes

Advising on contract administration in line with risk allocation and project obligations to support compliance and avoid escalation.
Preparing, issuing and responding to contractual notices and correspondence with precision–protecting entitlement pathways and leverage.
Developing and defending claims for delay, disruption, variations, latent conditions, loss of productivity and other cost and time-related impacts.
Implementing tailored risk management strategies that preserve project margin and maintain commercial positioning throughout delivery.
Upskilling contract administration and project teams to embed legal awareness, minimise missteps and enable confident decision-making under pressure.
Managing live disputes, including Security of Payment claims and related processes during active project delivery.
Building and executing strategic pathways to resolve contested issues efficiently, while maximising commercial and legal outcomes.

Post-Contract

Litigation and dispute strategy to resolve issues, preserve value and protect reputation

Acting in all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, mediation, arbitration, reference hearings and expert determination across all jurisdictions in Australia.
Advising and representing clients in Security of Payment disputes, including adjudications and enforcement.
Managing complex claims relating to delay, disruption, loss of productivity, variations, latent conditions, liquidated damages and cost escalation.
Advising on breach of contract disputes arising during or after delivery, including enforcement of key contractual provisions and recovery actions.
Handling residential construction disputes, including matters under the Home Building Act, Design and Building Practitioners Act and Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act.
Representing clients in professional negligence claims involving project consultants, certifiers and engineers.
Advising on WHS compliance and defence of prosecutions brought by regulators.
Supporting clients with dispute avoidance strategies post completion, to minimise exposure in future engagements or contract finalisation.

From contract

to completion

Kreisson is celebrating 20 years of serving Australia’s construction and engineering industry. Over two decades, we have built a reputation for delivering sharp legal insight, commercial clarity and strategic depth across some of the country’s most complex projects. With a team known for its technical excellence, we’re proud to say–very few do what Kreisson does.

TWENTY

YEARS

Industry Engagement/

We are actively involved with peak industry bodies–not just as members, but as contributors and educators. Our team regularly delivers training, presents at events and supports industry-wide capability uplift, helping to ensure legal and commercial best practice across the sector.