News

06.2010 New costs orders for amended plans in merit appeals under s97B of EP&A Act 1979
06.2010 LPI warns against counterfeit CT scam used to obtain mortgages
03.2010 Company Title seminar held at our offices 18th March was well received - don't miss out, call to book a seat for the ensuing seminar
03.2010 Councils now required to give advice to private certifiers on whether application complies with development consent
12.2009 LEC planning to get involved in water & ecologically sustainable developments
10.2009 LPI to deliver a new information management system capable of electronically processing digital land title plans in NSW
07.2009 LEC reviewed practices & procedures under Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 to ensure just, quick & cheap resolutions
06.2009 LPI launched a new certificate of title format featuring new & replacement security features to support the identification of authentic certificates
11.2009 LEC to change the processes & procedures for civil dispute resolution over the next 12 months
07.2010 LEC Chief Judge issued new Court policy - "Identity Theft Prevention & Anonymisation Policy"
07.2010 Investment in negatively geared property is growing despite suggestions the Reserve Bank may raise interest rates in August
07.2010 DECC urge community to dob in dumpers
07.2010 The LEC is a specialist environmental & planning Court with a wide jurisdiction responsible for interpreting & enforcing environmental law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Building & Construction Law

At HLH our lawyers understanding of the construction industry, regulatory environment, and importantly, your business, ensure legal excellence and provide our clients with effective legal services.

Although a lawyer since 1969, Brian Hones subsequently undertook a clerk of works course and became a licensed builder. Jason Hones worked with Brian’s building company before studying law.

Our approach at HLH is practical and essentially hands on and our objective is to:

  • minimise risk;
  • create clarity; and
  • deliver optimal commercial outcomes.

The strength of the HLH Building & Construction Law team is underpinned by Brian Hones’ and Jason Hones’ experience on significant development projects.

HLH also have a detailed working knowledge of building and development issues from direct experience of their own developments including multi storey residential buildings and land subdivisions of in excess of 300 lots.

Our lawyers provide advice to developers, institutional property owners, investors, government and statutory authorities, contractors, subcontractors, facilities management providers and consultants.