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WA’s new WHS Act 2020 (WA): Lessons learned from Australia’s first industrial manslaughter case

WHS harmonisation finally arrives in WA It’s taken a while (understatement), but Western Australia is finally getting closer to embracing the national harmonisation of workplace...

Business Law, Construction, Small Business Tips

5 hot tips for successful commercial negotiations

My negotiation training ground Today I’m sharing 5 hot tips for successful commercial negotiations, tried and tested by me during my legal career. If there’s...

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5 COMMON CONTRACT RISKS IN CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING PROJECTS

What are the 5 contractual risks that I see over and over again among my construction and engineering clients? Check them out here: 5 contractual...

Business Law, Construction, Engineering, Managing change, Small Business Tips, Terms and conditions

How do I get out of my contract?

Get me OUT of here! Recently, several clients have asked me whether it is possible to end their contract early. They took on projects at...

Construction, Engineering, Small Business Tips

Tender Evaluation Checklist: 7 Cs for your go/no-go

I caught up with an old colleague recently, and we talked about how engineers underestimate the value of a simple but comprehensive “go/no-go” process. This...

Construction, Engineering, Small Business Tips, Terms and conditions

Should I write my own T&Cs? 5 vital terms for commercial contracts

We regularly take calls from small businesses that have either: Written their own terms and conditions; or Cut and pasted bits and pieces from the...

Construction, Engineering, Force Majeure, Small Business Tips

Force Majeure: Where’s the pause button for my contract?

I received my first enquiry about the commercial impact of COVID-19 in late February, which grew to a steady stream of queries about delays and...

Small Business Tips

Reflecting on 2019

The lead up to the Christmas break has been hectic; this is a great opportunity to pause and think about where 2019 took me and SoundLegal....

Construction, Engineering, Managing change, Small Business Tips, Terms and conditions, Variations

But my services are really low risk…. WHY do I need a contract?

I’ve heard this exact question from more than a few small business owners in the last few months, and funnily enough the answer is as much...

Small Business Tips

Managing change in construction subcontracts: 5 risks to watch out for in variation clauses

Onerous variation clauses are the bane of many a subcontractor’s and designer’s existence. Disputes over variation claims can strangle cash flow, particularly at the lower...

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