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November 7, 2026
Saturday - November 7
Building Construction Contracts Masterclass! (Lionel Diao - AJ & Co Lawyers)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
Lionel Diao - AJ & Co Lawyers
Lionel is an associate in the litigation and dispute resolution team, with a practice spanning property, building and construction disputes, owners corporation recovery, and shareholder and fiduciary claims. Lionel has acted for Owners Corporations and their managers, developers, lenders, real estate agents, company directors and minority shareholders. His work runs across the Supreme Court of Victoria including the Commercial Court, the Federal Court of Australia, the County Court, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Building Appeals Board. It covers levy and debt recovery, building defect claims, equitable claims involving constructive trust and knowing receipt, oppression proceedings and winding up applications. Before moving into practice, Lionel managed a portfolio of Owners Corporations for a national strata group, advising committees and developers on scheme establishment, plans of subdivision and defect claims against builders. That grounding gives him a practical view of how a development behaves after settlement, which shapes the advice he gives before one is built. Lionel is fluent in Mandarin and NAATI accredited, and acts for Chinese background developers, Owners Corporation committees and investors who want Australian litigation capability without a translation layer. He served as Secretary to the Board of a registered charity, where he led a restructure of the constitute on and governance framework. He is entrepreneurial by nature and exceptionally responsive.
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Building Construction Contracts Masterclass! AJ & Co Lawyers (Lionel Diao)
Your Building Contract Looks Fine. But Does it Really Protect You?
You’ve found the site. The numbers stack up. You’re ready to build.
Then comes the building contract.
Many mum-and-dad developers assume MBA and HIA contracts are the safest way to go. But are these standard contracts actually suited to the risks and complexities of property development?
Because building a development isn’t the same as building your own home.
The wrong contract could leave you exposed to costly variations, disputes, delays and unexpected financial pressure that can eat into your profit.
So, are you signing a contract that protects your interests? Or one that could leave you vulnerable when things don’t go to plan?
And what alternatives should property developers be considering?
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Lionel Diao from AJ & Co Lawyers will unpack why MBA and HIA building contracts may not be the best option for property developers and explore what alternatives you should consider.
You’ll gain insights into:
• Why special conditions can override standard contract terms
• How variations, provisional sums and delays can blow out your budget
• The critical deadlines you can’t afford to miss
• A practical process to manage contract risks before construction begins
Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of how your building contract could affect your risk, your cash flow and your bottom line.
Because a profitable development isn't just about getting the build right. It's about getting the contract right before you start.
Your Building Contract Looks Fine. But Does it Really Protect You?
You’ve found the site. The numbers stack up. You’re ready to build.
Then comes the building contract.
Many mum-and-dad developers assume MBA and HIA contracts are the safest way to go. But are these standard contracts actually suited to the risks and complexities of property development?
Because building a development isn’t the same as building your own home.
The wrong contract could leave you exposed to costly variations, disputes, delays and unexpected financial pressure that can eat into your profit.
So, are you signing a contract that protects your interests? Or one that could leave you vulnerable when things don’t go to plan?
And what alternatives should property developers be considering?
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Lionel Diao from AJ & Co Lawyers will unpack why MBA and HIA building contracts may not be the best option for property developers and explore what alternatives you should consider.
You’ll gain insights into:
• Why special conditions can override standard contract terms
• How variations, provisional sums and delays can blow out your budget
• The critical deadlines you can’t afford to miss
• A practical process to manage contract risks before construction begins
Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of how your building contract could affect your risk, your cash flow and your bottom line.
Because a profitable development isn't just about getting the build right. It's about getting the contract right before you start.
Pricing & Ticket Options
Pricing & Ticket Options
'Existing Annual Member' (Included for you, simply RSVP below)
'Casual Attendee' ($25 for 1 meeting only)
'Annual Member' ($250/year)
OR.....If it's your FIRST TIME
You can trial our PDN Annual Membership for JUST $1!
'Existing Annual Member' (Included for you, simply RSVP below)
'Casual Attendee' ($25 for 1 meeting only)
'Annual Member' ($250/year)
OR.....If it's your FIRST TIME
You can trial our PDN Annual Membership for JUST $1!
November 7, 2026
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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