Level Playing Field Lawyers

What is Level Playing Field Lawyers?

Level Playing Field Lawyers is a full-service construction law firm based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2017 and privately held. With a team of 1-10 employees, the firm is dedicated to assisting construction professionals across Australia by navigating, anticipating, and preventing legal issues. The firm operates with a strong mission to improve client business success, foster amicable legal outcomes, provide practical guidance, and advance the construction industry through law reform and industry engagement.

What services does Level Playing Field Lawyers offer?

• Construction Law: Comprehensive legal support for contractors, developers, and builders, including contract advice and dispute resolution.
• Building Contracts & Purchase Orders: Review, negotiation, and drafting of building contracts and purchase orders.
• Security of Payments Act (SOPA) – Applications & Responses: Preparation and response to SOPA claims and compliance guidance.
• Disputed Debt Recovery with SOPA: Expert assistance in recovering disputed debts under the Security of Payments Act.
• Tender Preparation & Negotiations: Guidance and legal support through the tender process and contract negotiations.
• Commercial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Contract Administration & Dispute Resolution: Administration of contracts and resolving disputes, including automated notice systems.
• Property Law & Conveyancing: Specializing in complex transactions, such as subdivision, recent construction, and off-the-plan sales/purchases.
• Court Litigation, Arbitration, & Expert Determination: Representation in court, arbitration, and expert determination for construction disputes.
• Employment Law: Advice on underpayment claims and unfair dismissal claims within the construction context.
• Company Law: Corporate legal services tailored to construction businesses.
• Debt Recovery: Strategic support in recovering unpaid debts.
• General Legal Services: Support in driving and traffic offenses, family law, intervention orders, migration law, and estate planning.
• Training Workshops: Regular workshops for senior management construction professionals on construction contracts and the Security of Payments Act (SOPA).

Why choose Level Playing Field Lawyers as your lawyer?

• Construction Industry Expertise: Deep legal expertise combined with hands-on construction experience, recognized as a 2024 Top Boutique Law Firm in Construction & Infrastructure by Australasian Lawyer.
• Client-Focused Approach: Committed to improving the success of clients’ businesses with practical, easy-to-understand legal solutions.
• Innovative Legal Solutions: Nominated for Innovator of the Year at Women in Law Awards and finalist for Supplier of the Year at the 2025 CCF Vic People & Training Awards.
• Amicable Legal Outcomes: Focused on resolving disputes efficiently and amicably, increasing likelihood of positive outcomes.
• Active Industry Engagement: Regularly involved in law reform and industry association activities to advance the construction sector.
• Productivity & Security: Dedicated to improved productivity, team morale, information security (eBrief Ready partnership), and reduced environmental impact.

Who are the attorneys at Level Playing Field Lawyers?

• Ping Gangur: Co-Founder & Principal Lawyer, Director, and Workshop Facilitator with a leading role in construction law.
• Bojan Gangur: Co-Founder & Engineer, Business Development Manager, and Workshop Facilitator with a background in engineering and legal business development.
• Tina Vo: Special Counsel with significant experience in construction law.
• Danying Chen: Senior Associate specializing in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Caroline Huang: Senior Associate focused on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Richard Zhang: Legal & Building Specialist with over 15 years’ experience in structural engineering, project management, and contract administration—has contributed to major projects like the Singapore National Stadium.
• Cameron Ironside: Building & Legal Specialist providing multidisciplinary expertise.
• Supporting Team: Includes legal assistants, paralegals, law clerks, a strategic & commercial specialist, and an office manager, ensuring comprehensive client support.

How much does Level Playing Field Lawyers cost?

Level Playing Field Lawyers offers tailored pricing based on the specific needs of each client and matter. For detailed pricing information, payment options, or to discuss payment terms, clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly through their website or by phone.

Where is Level Playing Field Lawyers located?

Level Playing Field Lawyers’ headquarters is located at 566 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia, with an additional office at Level 40, 140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC. * Phone: (03) 9041 4674, +61 3 9041 4674, (03) 8686 1478 * Email: info@levelplayingfield.com.au * Website: https://levelplayingfield.com.au/ * Booking: levelplayingfield.as.me

The firm also maintains an active presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for updates and engagement.