Lorri is a director of PDC Law. Lorri combines excellent technical expertise with a common-sense approach to best represent her clients. She is one of few Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. This accreditation is testament to Lorri’s expert knowledge and skill in dealing with commercial disputes. In 2019 Lorri was awarded Regional Lawyer of the Year by Women Lawyers Achievement Awards.
Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 and the associated regulations commence 21 October 2019. Those already using the Act, as well as those in the construction industry who would...
At the NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards 2019 our director, Lorri Field, was awarded the Regional Lawyer of the Year. The Award recognises Lorri as an outstanding lawyer who has achieved excellence in her area...
Key developments in the Court’s approach to interpreting construction certificates. Principal Certifying Authority Section 6.6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) states that development consent (‘DC’) does not authorise building work...
We have acted both for and against many people who have cut down trees and regretted it. As a matter of caution, contact your local council before you fire up the chainsaw. Legislative reforms introduced...
Characterisation is the process of defining a land use (‘or development’). This is critical to determining whether that use is permitted in any particular zone. In this article we demonstrate the importance of correctly characterising...
NSW Land Registry Services – Fee increases from 1 July 2019 NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) is responsible for the recording of all dealings relevant to real property in NSW. If you have ever purchased...
The commencement of the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code in local council areas has been pushed back from July to 31 October 2019. Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven council areas have all been granted...
Councils, developers and the community should welcome changes that have now been assented to in the Local Government Amendment Bill 2019 (NSW). The amendments will enable councils to conduct meaningful consultation with their communities, remove...
As the number of renters continues to rise in New South Wales, the NSW Government is pushing through changes to the residential tenancy laws aimed to strengthen the rights of tenants, and encourage long term...
The Local Court Small Claims Division provides a less formal arena for determining civil claims. This Division of the Court previously dealt with claims with a value of up to $10,000 however as of 28...
