Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Overview

Helping solve legal issues relating to construction, projects and infrastructure has been one of Carter Newell’s core service offerings for more than
three decades.

With five partners specialising in construction contracts, insurance, and litigation, our team supports builders, contractors, principals, sub-contractors, developers, suppliers, and construction insurers of public and large private companies throughout Australia.

We advise on issues ranging from project management and litigation, through to highly specialised areas such as claims arising out of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld).

While we can assist any organisation with construction law issues, we regularly advise those in construction, property development, engineering, mining and renewable energy. As a result, we have developed specialist industry and commercial expertise to complement our technical legal expertise.

Our team is industry recognised with Partner Patrick Mead awarded Litigator of the Year at the 2026 Australian Law Awards and Construction & Infrastructure Partner of the Year by Lawyers Weekly in 2025. In addition, five of our team members were recognised in the Construction and Infrastructure Law in Best Lawyers in Australia 2027 Edition.

Carter Newell’s expertise in this area, at both a firm and partner level, is also recognised by its listings in Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Law Firms – Queensland (2026) and Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyers – Queensland (2026) by Doyle’s Guide.

Sub-Areas

Construction Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Construction disputes can arise around a broad range of issues – from motorways and building facades through to mine processing equipment and quarry rehabilitation. In these situations, you need timely, efficient, and economic resolutions, even in the most complex of disputes. Read more about Construction Dispute Resolution & Litigation experience.

Construction Front-end

In construction front-end, safeguarding your operations is paramount. Navigating the risks and complexities requires deep, industry-specific knowledge and experience. Read more about our Construction Front-end experience.

Construction Insurance

A key part of managing risk with a major project is ensuring you have appropriate and sufficient insurance to protect your organisation from unforeseen events. Read more about our Construction Insurance experience.

associations

Our firm maintains active memberships and leadership roles in key industry and professional organisations to enhance the service delivered to clients. Involvement includes memberships, committee members, panellists and industry presentations.

The team

Featured insight

Construction Insurance in Australia

Written by Carter Newell Partner Patrick Mead and published by LexisNexis, this authoritative reference is intended as a valuable resource for insurers and their advisors, students of law, brokers, loss adjusters, principals, contractors and other professionals involved in the construction and engineering industry.

Professional recognition

2026, 2023

Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Dispute Resolution and/or Litigation Team of the Year

2026

Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Litigator of the Year (Partner, Patrick Mead)

2026

‘Recommended’ Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Law Firms – Queensland

2025, 2023, 2020

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards – Construction Partner of the Year (Partner, Patrick Mead)

2024, 2021

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards – Litigation Partner of the Year (Partner, Patrick Mead)

2021

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards – Dispute Resolution Partner of the Year (Partner, Patrick Mead)

2019

Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards – Litigation Partner of the Year (Partner, Patrick Mead)

Construction, Projects & Infrastructure

Overview

Helping solve legal issues relating to construction, projects and infrastructure has been one of Carter Newell’s core service offerings for more than
three decades.

Sub-Areas