Protecting Your Business. Defending Your Reputation.

Your Trusted Lawyer for SafeWork NSW, Building Commission NSW, Fair Trading & NCAT.

Facing litigation, investigation, or prosecution by the Building Commission NSW, SafeWork NSW, Fair Trading, or any regulatory body can be overwhelming and high-stakes. Regulatory action can mean hefty fines, reputational harm, business disruption, and even closure. You need legal representation that understands the system, knows how regulators and tribunals operate, and can defend your interests at every step.

When to Seek Legal Help

  • Received a notice, order, or investigation letter from Building Commission NSW, SafeWork NSW, Fair Trading, or another regulator.

  • Facing prosecution, penalty, or disciplinary action.

  • Need advice on compliance, risk management, or regulatory changes.

  • Involved in, or anticipating, proceedings at NCAT.

  • Appealing a government decision, such as a rectification order or licence refusal.

  • Responding to compulsory regulator requests for information or interviews.

  • Dealing with consumer or tenancy disputes.

  • Seeking access to government-held information (GIPA).

Our Services

Building Commission Litigation

  • Defend criminal prosecutions under the Home Building Act (e.g. unlicensed/uninsured building work, unlicensed contracting).

  • Assist with Contractor/Home Building Licence applications, internal reviews, and NCAT appeals.

  • Appeal Building Rectification Orders (BWRO) in the Land and Environment Court.

  • Legal assistance for compulsory regulator responses (information requests, interviews).

  • Judicial review of government decisions by the Commission.Legal assistance for compulsory regulator responses (information requests, interviews).

SafeWork NSW Prosecutions

  • Defence against prosecutions for breaches of safety duty (Categories 1, 2, 3) by individuals/corporations.

  • Defence for breaches of director/officer due diligence duties.

  • Defence for other Work Health and Safety Regulation breaches.

  • Representation in Industrial Court and Local Court.

  • Appeals and reviews of regulator decisions.

  • Legal assistance for compulsory regulator responses (information requests, interviews).

NCAT & Fair Trading Matters

  • Representation in NCAT for building, tenancy, consumer, and licensing disputes.

  • Representation in Fair Trading investigations, complaints, and disputes.

  • Assistance with appeals and reviews of government decisions (e.g. prohibition notices, licence refusals).

Consumer and Tenancy Disputes

  • Legal assistance with consumer claims against businesses or service providers.

  • Residential building consumer claims/disputes.

  • Rental tenancy disputes.

Regulatory Prosecutions & Compliance

  • Defence in investigations and prosecutions by government agencies (ASIC, ACCC, ATO, APRA, etc.)

  • Compliance advice for avoiding enforcement action.

  • Negotiation and resolution with regulators, including penalty withdrawal or reduction.

Government Decisions & GIPA Requests

  • Judicial review of government decisions.

  • Legal support for GIPA (Government Information Public Access) requests (formerly Freedom of Information).

Take Action & Protect Your Business Today.

Don’t wait for a minor compliance issue to become a major legal problem. Get in touch for a confidential, no-obligation consultation and put experience on your side.