Warning for lawyers dealing with Security of Payment Act claims

July 23, 2017 by JW in Contracts, Payment Claims, Debt recovery

The Legal Practitioners Liability Committee has published a warning on its website for legal practitioners who may fail to follow the very strict requirements set out in the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic).

How to prepare or oppose a payment claim under the Security of Payments Act

November 22, 2016 by JW in Contracts, Debt recovery, Payment Claims

Are you a solicitor acting for a contractor or sub-contractor owed outstanding progress payments for works pursuant to a construction contract (within the meaning of the Domestic Building Contracts Act)?

If so, a Payment Claim under the BCISP Act (“Act”) may be a relatively speedy way to recover this sum for your client.