W. Guthrie
Dispute resolution services for the construction industry in NSW.
William Guthrie understands tradies with many years as an electrician, he brings his knowledge and understanding to assist with the security of payment, adjudication and mediation for fellow tradies.
We are not lawyers and we don’t charge like lawyers. Our ability to understand the issues in a dispute gives us an ability to deal with small to medium issues fast and efficiently.
We work in a number of areas but primarily in the Building and Construction Industry; we can offer services not only in dispute resolution, but in Engineering, Tendering and Technical consulting services.
Our background in construction allows us to deal with many disputes at the heart on the dispute “On Site” we don’t expect our clients to stop work and loose more money while they try and earn a living, 30 years in the industry gives me an understanding of exactly how hard it is. We will do all we can to make your issues cause as little disruption as possible.
Our life is made up of dealing with the issues that many legal organisations find too small to handle, but we know how hard it is to earn a living in the construction industry and any loss hurts, we understand that and we know it hurts because we have been there.
Who we are
Services
We work in a number of areas but primarily in the Building and Construction Industry; we can offer services not only in dispute resolution but also in Engineering, Tendering and Technical consulting services.
Security Of Payment
The legislation aims to bridge the power gap between builders/developers and subcontractors in construction disputes over payment. The Act ensures timely progress payments for all parties involved, even in contracts lacking payment clauses. Claimants have statutory rights, and respondents must provide transparent reasons in payment schedules. Fair and efficient payment processes are guaranteed for construction stakeholders in New South Wales.
Expert Witness
An expert witness is a person with specialised knowledge, skills, training, or experience in a particular field relevant to a legal case. Their role is to provide opinion evidence to assist the court or tribunal in understanding complex technical or scientific issues that are beyond the knowledge of the average layperson.
Arbitration
Arbitration is a private dispute resolution method where parties agree to submit their conflicts to arbitrators for a binding decision. Unlike litigation, it offers flexibility, privacy, and often faster resolution. Arbitration is used in various fields, including business, labor, construction, and international trade, and is governed by specific rules or established arbitration institutions.
Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where an impartial third party, known as the mediator, assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. Unlike a judge or arbitrator, a mediator does not impose a decision but facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to help them find a resolution on their own terms.
Expert Determination
Expert determination is a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where parties in a dispute agree to appoint an independent expert to resolve their differences. The expert, often chosen for their specialised knowledge or expertise relevant to the dispute, evaluates the issues and makes a binding decision or determination.
