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Defence by Meriton’s Karimbla in $123M defects case contrary to court orders, owners say
Construction 2025-06-06 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

Owners of apartments at Meriton’s Alcove St Ives will fight a defence by the developer’s building unit they say goes against court orders made allowing them to greatly expand their case.

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Parkview reaches settlement in Australia Towers cladding case
Construction 2025-06-05 11:44 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Parkview Constructions has reached a settlement in an owners corporation’s lawsuit over allegedly combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park.

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Builder sues over Hermitage Engadine development
Construction 2025-06-05 11:42 pm By Sam Matthews

The owner of an Engadine site being developed into an apartment complex has been sued by the project’s builder, who seeks over $2 million in allegedly unpaid progress payments as well as damages for breach of contract. 

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Cabramatta property developer can’t rely on assumptions in defects spat with owners
Construction 2025-06-05 11:04 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has ruled that the owners corporation of a 20-unit development in Cabramatta is entitled to damages from the developer over defects, after promised rectification works were not carried out by an agreed date.

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Trial in Australia Towers cladding case delayed as Parkview nears settlement
Construction 2025-06-04 11:15 pm By Sam Matthews

The owners corporation suing Parkview Construction over alleged combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park is “hopeful” of a settlement being reached, a court has heard on the eve of trial.

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Santos’ Narrabri pipeline faces legal challenge
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-06-04 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A community group has filed a lawsuit over the government’s assessment of Santos’ Narrabri lateral pipeline, the latest challenge to the company’s $3.6 billion natural gas project in northern NSW.

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Norton Rose lures two M&A partners from Squire Patton Boggs
Business of Law 2025-06-03 11:49 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Norton Rose Fulbright has lured two M&A parters from Squire Patton Boggs to join its Sydney office during a period of high demand. 

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Madigan Capital closes $625M deal for Western Sydney industrial estate
Real Estate 2025-06-03 11:00 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Real estate debt asset manager Madigan Capital has closed a $625 million loan to fund the development of a 580,000sqm industrial estate in Western Sydney.

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Late artist’s ‘animus’ toward Cranbrook won’t bar school’s offer on $33M home
Real Estate 2025-06-02 10:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A charitable trust of the late artist Martin Sharp, known for designing album cover art for Eric Clapton, can sell his $33 million home to the neighbouring Cranbrook, despite having expressed “animus” towards the prestigious private school, a judge has said.

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Court OKs settlement with gag clause in Marsden Park development class action
Class Actions 2025-05-29 11:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has signed off on a confidential settlement in a class action over off-the-plan homes in a proposed north-west Sydney development, including a clause that prevents group members from making any public statements about the suit or disparaging the parties. 

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