At Level Playing Field Lawyers, we specialize in disputed debt recovery for construction professionals, helping businesses recover outstanding payments through the Security of Payments Act (SOPA). Late or unpaid invoices can severely impact cash flow, delay projects, and threaten business stability. Our legal team provides expert guidance and enforcement strategies to ensure that you get paid—fast.
The Security of Payments Act (SOPA) is a powerful legal tool that allows construction professionals to recover unpaid amounts without lengthy court battles. It provides a cost-effective and time-sensitive process to claim outstanding payments from private, commercial, and government entities.
We work closely with our clients and their accounts receivable teams to ensure full compliance with SOPA, reducing legal roadblocks and maximizing recovery success.
The construction industry is notorious for delayed payments and unpaid debts, which can create financial strain on contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Some of the most common challenges include:
Clients refusing to pay due to disputes over work quality, variations, or contract terms.
Extended payment terms leading to cash flow problems.
Clients withholding payments or retainers unfairly.
Lack of knowledge on how to enforce the Security of Payments Act effectively.
Traditional litigation can be expensive and time-consuming.
At Level Playing Field Lawyers, we take an aggressive yet compliant approach to securing your payments through the Security of Payments Act and other debt recovery strategies. Our services include:
Preparing, lodging, and enforcing SOPA claims for unpaid invoices.
Ensuring that clients respond correctly to SOPA notices to protect their payment rights.
Representing claimants in SOPA adjudication proceedings to secure fast resolutions.
Identifying contract breaches and enforcing payment clauses.
If required, escalating matters to litigation for maximum legal enforcement.
"We found them very professional and switched on, and easy to work with. "
The Security of Payments Act (SOPA) is a legal framework that ensures construction professionals get paid for work done. It allows you to issue payment claims, enforce adjudication, and recover unpaid invoices quickly.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant, or supplier working under a construction contract in Australia.
If the client fails to respond within the legal timeframe, you can seek adjudication or enforce the claim in court.
SOPA claims are designed to be resolved quickly, often within a few weeks, making it one of the fastest legal recovery options available.
We specialise in providing quality legal advice and creative solutions for businesses and workers in the construction industry.