Contracts and approvals, built on real engineering knowledge.
In building and construction, strong contracts are the foundation of strong outcomes — and getting a project approved in the first place often means cutting through council red tape. Robert works with clients across the full project lifecycle, from planning permit to practical completion.
Construction contract drafting and review
Agreements that allocate risk sensibly and hold up when a project doesn't go to plan.
Building and construction disputes
Practical, strategic advice to resolve disputes over defects, delays, and payment.
Infrastructure procurement and delivery
Advice on procurement structures, risk allocation, and variations across the infrastructure project lifecycle.
Planning permits and council negotiations
Practical guidance through the permit process, from application to negotiation with council.
Planning scheme amendments and VCAT
Strategic advice on scheme amendments, plus thorough preparation and representation at VCAT.
Compulsory acquisitions
Guidance through the legal complexities of compulsory land acquisition and your rights as a landowner.
A genuine edge across construction and planning
Robert holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, and has worked as an in-house lawyer at Melbourne Water alongside roles in engineering and project management. That combination gives him a genuine edge in construction, infrastructure, and planning matters — he understands the technical and regulatory realities behind every project, not just the legal form.
Guides and Resources
Construction Contracts: Where Risk Really Sits
A plain-English guide to the risk-allocation clauses that matter most in a building or construction contract.
Getting Your Planning Permit Through Council
What to prepare, what council will ask for, and where planning permit applications commonly stall.
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From contract to completion, and permit to approval — let's make sure the details are handled right.
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