Scalisi Barristers provides high-quality and practical legal counsel, resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution and traditional litigation techniques.
Construction Law
We understand that the construction industry is subject to specific laws and complex legal issues not encountered in other commercial contexts. Scalisi Barristers brings a breadth of industry experience and serves as an invaluable resource for clients. We provide practical advice tailored to specific client needs and circumstances. Our main practice areas in construction law include:
Project Advice
We advise clients on all legal matters related to construction projects, including the legal implications of project structure, timeline and contracting and subcontracting relationships. By consulting with our team at a project’s inception, we can help you proactively identify and prevent issues that may occur during later project phases.
Insurance Claims
Insurance claims are common during any construction project. We work diligently to ensure policy providers honour valid insurance claims.
Construction Lien Claims
Our team has the expertise to help clients navigate through the complexities of the Construction Lien Act. We also prosecute and defend lien claims.
Bond Claims
We advocate on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors and bonding companies with respect to claims arising from Labour and Material Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds in construction projects.
Trust Claims
Certain funds received by contractors and subcontractors over the course of a construction project are subject to a trust. Our team provides legal counsel regarding breach of trust claims.
Civil Litigation
Scalisi Barristers is a trusted partner in other areas of litigation, providing high-quality and practical counsel for a wide range of complex legal matters. Our main practice areas include:
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
We work closely with our clients to develop solutions to resolve a variety of contractual disputes, including shareholder disputes.
Real Estate Litigation
We have the expertise to effectively resolve real property and commercial lease disputes.
Debt Recovery
We focus on helping our clients recover outstanding debts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Professional Negligence
We diligently represent our clients in various negligence claims, including claims relating to lawyers and construction professionals.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
When litigation is not the best course of action, we will pursue alternative dispute resolution techniques, including mediation, arbitration and negotiation, to effectively resolve disputes among parties.