Tell us what happened.
Who owes you, what work you did, and when payment was due. We start with the essentials.
CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT CLAIM LAWYERS
You did
the work.
Get paid for it.
Unpaid construction work? We help contractors, subcontractors and suppliers prepare payment claims and adjudication applications.
For contractors, subcontractors & suppliers.
BUILT ON EXPERTISE.FOCUSED ON PAYMENT.
Your work has value.
Let’s protect it.
A CLEAR WAY FORWARD.
Construction disputes.
Understood from every angle.
Law
Engineering
Quantity surveying
01 / HOW WE HELPKeep building.
Keep building.
We’ll focus on the claim.
You need to know where you stand, what you can do, and what comes next. That’s where we start.
01Unpaid construction work
You’ve completed the work, but payment hasn’t followed. We review the contract, invoices and payment history, then explain your options.
Let’s look at your claim02Payment claims & schedules
We prepare payment claims and examine the reasons given for withholding payment. The contract, calculation and supporting evidence are brought together in one clear case.
Discuss your payment claim03Adjudication
We prepare claimant adjudication applications, written submissions and indexed evidence. Every disputed amount is tied to its contractual basis, calculation and supporting documents.
Discuss adjudication04Disputed variations & valuations
When the dispute is about what was done or what it is worth, the technical detail matters. We examine scope, variations and valuation alongside the contract.
Talk through the disputeYOUR PROJECT. YOUR STATE.Start where
Start where
the work happened.
Tell us where your project is located. We review your contract, payment documents and service dates before recommending the next step.
02 / A CLEAR WAY FORWARDLess uncertainty.
Start a conversation Less uncertainty.
A clear next step.
Understand your options.
We review the key documents and explain the available paths, likely costs and next steps.
Move your claim forward.
Once you agree the scope and fees, we help you take the next step towards payment.
03 / OUR EXPERTISEWe understand
We understand
the contract.
And the construction.
A construction payment dispute is about more than an unpaid invoice. It can turn on scope, quantities, variations and the work actually delivered.
Your claim is led by Albert Merolla: lawyer, Chartered Engineer and Chartered Quantity Surveyor. The legal case and the technical detail are considered together, from the first document review to the completed submissions.
Speak with Albert04 / BEFORE WE TALKStraight answers.
Straight answers.
From the start.
What should I have ready?
Start with your contract or purchase order, the unpaid invoices, any payment claim or response, and the key emails. If something is missing, tell us what you have.
What will it cost?
Fees depend on the work required. We discuss the proposed scope and fees with you before you decide whether to proceed.
What if the matter is urgent?
Call Albert on 0407 881 575 and tell us the relevant dates first. If you email, include any deadline you have been given. Sending an enquiry does not confirm that we are acting for you.
Do you appoint the adjudicator?
Our role is to advise and represent clients pursuing construction payment claims. We do not operate as an adjudication bureau.
CONSTRUCTION LAW. BEYOND THE PAYMENT CLAIM.A focused claim.
A focused claim.
A wider legal perspective.
Adjudicate Now focuses on helping contractors, subcontractors and suppliers pursue payment for construction work.
For broader construction law services, including contract advice and litigation, visit Baker Merz Lawyers at Construction.Lawyer.
Visit Baker Merz LawyersLET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR CLAIMYour next step
Your next step
starts here.
Tell us a little about the payment issue.
We’ll take it from there.
Timing matters. If it’s urgent, please call.