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NSW professional services list

A directory of solicitors and other legal professionals who specialise in the building and construction sector in New South Wales.

NSW professional services list

A directory of solicitors and other legal professionals who specialise in the building and construction sector in New South Wales.

HIA is often asked by members and consumers alike to recommend a solicitor or an accountant who specialises in providing advice and services in a particular area which is relevant to a member’s business.

Although HIA cannot recommend or warrant the skills of a particular external firm, HIA does maintain the following list of professional services firms who are members of HIA and practise in various areas, including:

  • Building and Construction Law
  • Employment Law and Industrial Relations
  • Accounting, Audit, Tax, Business and Financial Advice.

Please note that whilst these firms can discuss your matter with you, they will charge you on a fee for service basis in the event that their services are required. Be sure to mention that you are a HIA member when you contact any of these firms.

As the choice of professional services firm is a very important one, this list should be used as a guide only.

Sydney firms

Many will service areas outside Greater Sydney

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Adams & Partners Lawyers
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Atul Singh and Malik Anne

P: 02 4721 6200
E: info@adamslawyers.com.au
W: adamslawyers.com.au

443 High Street
Penrith NSW 2750

Suite 4, Level 1, 27 Hunter Street
Parramatta NSW 2150

Adams & Partners Lawyers have been associated with the Housing Industry Association since 1983 and have, since that time, provided legal advice to builders and professional trades persons in not only building law, but in such matters as general litigation, family law, succession planning, corporate and business structures, wills and conveyancing. They continue to represent builders in providing advice and representation in all Courts and Tribunals.

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Chamberlains Law Firm
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Stina Larsson

P: 02 926 49111
E: hello@chamberlains.com.au
W: chamberlains.com.au

Level 12 59 Goulburn
Haymarket NSW 2000

Chamberlains Law Firm is a fast-growing full-service law firm head quartered in Canberra with an ever-expanding office in Sydney and dynamic presence across the Eastern Seaboard.

Their services includes recent additions of Insurance and Advocacy, Equity & Statutory Compensation divisions which perfectly complement their existing practice areas of Property, Corporate & Commercial, Private Wealth, Insolvency and Litigation including a dedicated Building & Construction Litigation Team.

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Doyles Construction Lawyers
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Mr Jim Doyle, Rawia Ayache and Jagoda Bartosik

P: 1800 888 783 or 0455 325 325
E: doyles@doylesconstructionlawyers.com
W: doylesconstructionlawyers.com

Level 13 111 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Doyles Construction Lawyers is a national legal services firm that specialise in Construction Law. Established in 1991, the firm has over 25 years of experience in the building and construction industry and operate out of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Their lawyers are equipped to handle and act in all types of projects from small scale residential projects to major commercial and civil developments. Contact Doyles Construction Lawyers by phone or email for a free consultation and to discuss how they can help you today.

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Harrington Lawyers
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George Hayek

P: 02 9642 7748
E: admin@harringtonlawyers.com.au
W: harringtonlawyers.com.au

Suite 601, Level 6, 55 Harrington Street
The Rocks NSW 2000

Harrington Lawyers are construction and property lawyers that can handle any construction matter anywhere in Australia and New Zealand. Harrington specialises solely in construction, property, planning and WHS Law. Their lawyers have a wealth of experience not only as lawyers in construction but also in construction as builders and property developers and have hands on experience in the industry and understand the issues having been in the builders shoes. Visit Harrington’s website or contact Harrington Lawyers to discuss how they can help you. Their Director will provide any of HIA’s members the first two (2) hours of work free of charge.

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Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers
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David Mitchell

P: 0405 548 518
E: david@mitchellshortenlawyers.com.au
W: mitchellshortenlawyers.com.au

Kelvin Keane

P: 0415 971 135
E: kelvin@mitchellshortenlawyers.com.au
W: mitchellshortenlawyers.com.au

Level 1, Suite 108, 39 East Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095
Or by appointment in Sutherland

Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers specialise in residential building matters. We advise individuals and businesses, as well as strata committees, on all building related issues and regularly appear in NCAT and Court.

We also assist clients with:

  • employment law
  • business law

Principal David Mitchell has worked as a project manager in the building industry, is a former chartered accountant and holds degrees in building, commerce and law. 

Special counsel Kelvin Keane has operated his own residential construction business and is still a NSW licensed builder. Kelvin holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and law, and a master’s degree in construction law.

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The Quinn Group – Solicitors & Chartered Accountants
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Michael Quinn

P: 1300 7840667 or 02 9223 9166
E: info@quinns.com.au
W: quinns.com.au

Level 10, 20 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000

Neutral Bay, Sutherland & Penshurst offices

The Quinn Group is an integrated firm of lawyers, accountants, auditors and financial planners. Our lawyers and accountants have been helping businesses (Developers, Builders and Contractors) in the building and construction industry with litigation and mediated matters for over 25 years. Wherever possible they quote fixed fees and are happy to provide an obligation free one (1) hour consultation to provide you with all possible options relating to your building and construction matter.

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Watkins Tapsell Solicitors and Barristers
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Ms Sonja Daly

P: 02 9521 6000
E: sonja.daly@watkinstapsell.com.au
W: watkinstapsell.com.au

Level 3, 550 Princes Highway
Kirrawee NSW 2232

For over 20 years Sonja Daly and the team at Watkins Tapsell have been dealing with various areas of law including:

  • Building disputes
  • Construction Litigation in all courts.

Sonja is also a part time member in the Consumer and Commercial Divisions of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Please call Sonja Daly for an obligation free discussion or visit their website.

Northern NSW

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Fishburn Watson O'Brien Lawyers
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Ross Fox 

P: 02 6650 7038
E: rfox@fwolaw.com

Stephen Campbell

P: 02 6650 7019
E: scampbell@fwolaw.com

W: fwolaw.com

134 West Hight Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

PO Box 533
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Fishburn Watson O'Brien have unique commercial insight. With our highly regarded team of lawyers, many of whom have worked inside some of Australia’s most influential commercial enterprises and government bodies, our clients benefit from a unique legal perspective. As advisors to Housing Industry Association members, we are deeply integrated into the ongoing lifecycle of the construction sector.

From property development, taxation and environmental planning to employment and dispute resolution, we deliver commercial solutions with a core focus across the building and construction industries. With the benefit of specialist market awareness, we offer strategic guidance to help companies grow and succeed – whatever your goals.

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MJO Legal Solicitors
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Peter James

P: 02 6642 2044
E: office@mjolegal.com.au
W: mjolegal.com.au

79 Victoria Street
Grafton NSW 2460

MJO Legal have been associated with the Housing Industry Association since 2016 and has, since that time, provided legal advice to builders and professional trades persons in not only building law, but in such matters as general litigation, family law, succession planning, corporate and business structures, wills and conveyancing. They continue to represent builders in providing advice and representation in all Courts and Tribunals.

Mr James will provide any of HIA’s members the first two hours of work free of charge.

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