About Us

BuildLaw is a specialist construction and property law firm serving NSW and QLD, providing practical legal advice for builders, developers, and property owners.

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Specialist Lawyers for Construction, Property & the Built Environment

About BuildLaw

BuildLaw is a specialist law firm providing legal advice across construction, development, property, strata, and workplace safety matters in the built environment. We support builders, developers, property owners, investors, and construction businesses by delivering practical legal solutions tailored to the challenges of property and construction projects.

The construction and property sectors operate within a complex legal and regulatory framework. From land acquisition and development planning through to construction delivery, project management, and ongoing building governance, legal issues can arise at every stage. At BuildLaw, we provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and achieve successful outcomes across their projects and transactions.

Guided by clarity, integrity, and practical outcomes

What Drives BuildLaw

Our mission is to make construction and property law accessible and straightforward. We focus on delivering transparent advice, practical solutions, and commercially sound outcomes to support clients at every stage of their projects and transactions.

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Our Mission

At BuildLaw, our mission is to make construction, property, and commercial law clear, accessible, and practical. We provide straightforward legal advice that simplifies complex issues, helping clients make confident decisions, manage risk, and achieve balanced.

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Our Vision

At BuildLaw, our vision is to be a trusted legal advisor within the built environment, delivering clear, strategic, and commercially focused advice while setting high standards and helping clients achieve confident, informed, and successful outcomes across construction and property matters.

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Our Values

At BuildLaw, our values are built on clarity, fairness, and results. We deliver practical, transparent legal advice with integrity, focusing on efficient solutions, strategic problem-solving, and achieving meaningful outcomes that protect our clients’ interests across construction and property matters.

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Our Approach

We take a practical, commercially focused approach to legal matters, providing clear advice tailored to real-world construction and property challenges. Our focus is on delivering efficient solutions, strong communication, and strategic guidance that helps clients manage risk.

Insight, experience, and leadership you can trust

Meet Our Director

Trudy Kean

Learn more about our approach and how we support clients across construction, property, and development matters. With a strong understanding of the built environment, our team provides clear, practical legal guidance to help you move forward with confidence. We focus on delivering strategic advice, strong communication, and outcomes that align with your project and business goals.

Our director is admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma of Building and Construction, and is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

A construction and property lawyer provides legal advice on contracts, disputes, compliance, and transactions within the building and real estate industry. They assist builders, developers, and property owners in managing risk, resolving disputes, and ensuring projects meet legal and regulatory requirements.

You should hire a construction lawyer before signing contracts, when disputes arise, or when dealing with payment issues, defects, or delays. Early legal advice helps prevent costly mistakes and ensures your project stays compliant with NSW and QLD construction laws.

Yes, we assist with building disputes, defective work claims, and contract disagreements. Our team provides strategic advice and representation to help resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary.

Property and conveyancing law includes legal support for buying and selling property, contract reviews, title transfers, and resolving ownership disputes. We ensure transactions are legally sound and protect your interests throughout the process.

Yes, we advise on strata governance, by-laws, disputes, levies, and compliance matters. Our legal team helps strata communities and property owners manage complex issues and resolve disputes effectively.

A lawyer can assist with WHS compliance by advising on safety obligations, handling investigations, and representing clients in SafeWork prosecutions. This helps construction businesses reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements.

We work with builders, developers, property owners, investors, strata managers, and construction businesses. Our services are tailored to meet the legal and commercial needs of each client within the built environment.

Yes, we offer a complimentary initial 15 minute consultation to discuss your matter, assess your legal position, and outline the best course of action moving forward.

Need clarity on your legal options?

Construction, development, property, strata, and workplace safety matters can quickly become complex and time-sensitive. Understanding your legal position early can make a significant difference to your outcome.
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What clients say about BuildLaw

We provide practical, industry-focused legal advice across key areas of construction, development, property, and business law. Our team works closely with clients to manage risk, resolve disputes, and deliver clear, effective outcomes at every stage of a project.

Need Advice on a Built Environment Matter?

Construction projects involve complex contracts, compliance requirements, and potential disputes between parties. Issues may arise at any stage, including contract drafting, payment claims, defects, delays, and regulatory matters. BuildLaw provides practical legal advice to builders, developers, and contractors, helping manage risk, resolve disputes, and ensure projects stay on track. If you require assistance with construction contracts, disputes, or compliance matters, our team is ready to assist.

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