New South Wales

Family-owned builder Novati Constructions has entered voluntary administration with hopes of reaching a deal with creditors to restructure the company.

Three owners have lost their opposition to Sydney developer Perifa Gerrale's plans to replace three ageing apartment blocks with two new buildings, with a judge finding no impropriety in the owners corporation's selection of a developer for the project.

Litigation funder ILP has brought action against an investment firm over the company's contention that it breached an agreement to finance a patent case against Apple, describing the dispute as an attempt by law firm Gilbert + Tobin to claw back almost $1 million in fees. 

Dentons has lured a construction and infrastructure law expert with over 20 years of experience from DLA Piper to its partnership.

Criminal barrister Mark Dennis SC has been found dead at his inner-west Sydney home just weeks after being charged with possessing, importing and transmitting child abuse material.

Lawyers for Forte Sydney Construction are ceasing to act for the developer, which is being sued by the liquidators of collapsed real estate fund manager iProsperity seeking to recover more than $3 million.

A court has approved Eloura Developments' 179-unit housing development in Sydney’s Inner West, which makes use rules allowing increased floor space ratios and heights for developments that supply affordable housing. 

Dexus’ industrial real estate trust has bought a half-stake in an industrial estate in NSW for $49.6 million from its manager. 

HVAC specialist Ellair Solutions has sued builder Taylor Construction Group after it allegedly placed works on a four-storey car salesroom in Croydon on hold in 2018. 

Judo Bank has failed to secure an injunction against a disgruntled customer who launched a billboard campaign against it amid a dispute about a loan for a $65 million property.