Commercial lawyers for construction, mining & industrial businesses.
Here for the people who build, make and deliver. We work with contractors, developers, builders and industrial business owners across Sydney and Newcastle, getting contracts right, reducing your risk and resolving disputes fast.
How we help.
From pre-contract risk and advice to dispute resolution — commercial legal support across every stage of your business.
Building & Construction
Contract review and risk advice, SOPA payment claims, adjudication support and subcontractor dispute resolution across every stage of your project.
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Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, procurement agreements, licensing, shareholder agreements and day-to-day legal advice.
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Letters of demand, negotiated settlements, statutory demands and court action when needed with practical recovery strategies.
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Commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, construction disputes and representation when matters escalate.
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Unreviewed Contracts
You signed a contract without legal review and it’s now costing you.
Subcontractor Walk-Offs
A subcontractor has walked off site and you don’t know where you stand.
Outstanding Payments
You’re owed money and chasing invoices is eating your time.
SOPA Claims
A SOPA claim has landed on your desk and you’ve never dealt with one before.
Supplier Issues
Your supplier isn’t delivering and you need to know your options fast.
Business Disputes
A business relationship has broken down and you need to protect yourself.
Growing Too Fast
You’re growing and your contracts and structures haven’t kept up.
Escalating Disputes
A dispute is escalating and you need someone to tell you straight where you stand.
High-Stakes Agreements
You’re entering a new contract, partnership or project and want someone to stress test it before you sign.
What our clients say.
Trusted by builders, contractors and industrial business owners across Sydney and Newcastle.
McCormack Advisory is both reliable and professional. Working with Josh has brought valuable clarity to our contractual matters, and we greatly appreciate his expertise and support.
Ned Yeomans
Brook DouglasUsed McCormack Advisory across several commercial legal engagements — NDAs, independent contractor agreements, consultancy agreements, MOUs, and Master Service Agreements. Practical, detail-oriented, and straightforward to work with. Every document was turned around fast, drafted with genuine commercial awareness and tailored to context.
Andrew Sutherland
FocusAGMcCormack Advisory provided invaluable advice regarding our shareholder structure, helping us understand its implications and identify key areas for improvement. Their strategic insights and clear explanations gave us confidence in our next steps.
Charlie Clifton
Robert Plumb Fix
About Us.
McCormack Advisory is a boutique commercial law firm founded by our director, Josh McCormack. The firm was established to foster genuine relationships with businesses and individuals in order to deliver best in class, cost-effective and actionable legal advice.
We specialise in all aspects of the commercial value chain from contract drafting and negotiation, through to project delivery and dispute resolution.
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