Our practice areas forRegulatory, Process & Discipline Law include:

Skilled advice and representation for government investigations and professional licensing matters
Formal submission preparation in response to government inquiries and show cause notices
Representation for professionals across all stages of formal disciplinary and conduct proceedings

Federal Court management for litigation, including employment disputes and adverse action claims under the Fair Work Act
Professional support in diverse sectors including healthcare, law, construction, and defense
Comprehensive expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of regulatory and complex workplace disputes

Professional Regulatory and Federal Litigation Experts

We provide comprehensive representation for professionals navigating government investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and complex Federal Court litigation. Our expertise spans the entire regulatory lifecycle, supporting clients across the healthcare, legal, construction, and defense sectors.

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FAQs

Why is identifying the date of completion of building work so important under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)?

Because the statutory warranty periods run strictly from the date of completion, getting this date wrong can mean a defect claim is made too late. Courts and tribunals enforce these time limits very strictly, so determining the correct completion date is often the first and most important step in any building defect matter.

Why do clients need to be extremely careful about where a building and construction claim is commenced?

Clients need to be extremely careful because proceedings commenced in the wrong jurisdiction may later be transferred to another forum at great cost and expense. In some cases, parties may spend years litigating in one jurisdiction only for the matter to be transferred elsewhere because the original forum did not have the requisite jurisdiction. As noted in The Owners – Strata Plan No 47035 v Athens [2025] NSWSC 1588, this can result in the enormous cost and time already spent in one jurisdiction being “essentially for nothing.”

What must homeowners do to protect their right to make a claim under the Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF)?

To comply with the policy and protect your right to claim, you must notify icare HBCF as soon as you become aware of any defect, loss, or problem - usually by lodging a Loss Notification Form. This must be done within the required timeframes, generally within six months of becoming aware of the issue. Even after notifying HBCF, you must still take reasonable steps to pursue the builder until a trigger event occurs.

Why is it important for NSW strata owners to understand the difference between lot property and common property?

This matters because it affects money, repairs, approvals and risk. If something is common property, the owners corporation must arrange and pay for repairs. If something is lot property, the lot owner pays. Getting this wrong can mean unexpected bills or delays while responsibility is argued. It also matters for renovations, insurance and liability, particularly where boundaries are unclear.