Helix Legal

Helix Legal is a multidisciplinary legal practice serving industry association members, private entities and Local and State Governments in the construction, infrastructure and mining sector. Helix was founded seven years ago with one clear idea: to service our clients by providing meaningful solutions and a better way of doing things.

Our team can provide clients with diverse and practical solutions without the constraints of traditional hierarchy. We understand that sometimes the solution is not the black letter law answer, and we strive beyond this to deliver real-world solutions. With our expertise, Helix can assist with a variety of areas, including:

• Due Diligence on Contracts;
• Adjudications;
• Project Trust Payments;
• Advice on Suspension; 
• Response to Contractual Notices;
• Contract Termination;
• Defects Advice;
• Project Administration;
• Project Delivery Strategy; and
• QBCC License Applications and Assistance.

Helix Legal's sister company Helix Compliance offers comprehensive contract management and administration training services as well as in depth due diligence on any entity in the contractual chain.  Our online due diligence check allows you to verify the legal track record of any entity you are considering doing business with at Diligence by Helix.

We offer solutions in:

• General Legal Counsel
• Dispute Resolution
• Contract Review and Drafting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Online Education
• Projects and Procurement

Find out more about our solutions by visiting the Helix website here.

MPAQ Member Benefits

Helix Legal is offering free legal advice services to MPAQ members, including:

Free 30-minute chat with a legal expert

We are pleased to offer members a free of charge 30-minute discovery call. This will allow members to reach out and seek support without any risk of incurring expense. Members can reach out and receive, plain English, legal problem-solving discovery advice for matters to gain a clear understanding of their unique problem, the options available and the recommended next steps (including estimate of potential costs) to help improve and grow your business in the long term. 

Avoiding bill shock is ingrained in the Helix DNA and our commitment is to always be upfront and clear with your members.

Free Letter of Demand

We are pleased to offer members free access to our solicitors' letter of demand service which includes:

• Frequently asked questions and answers;
• Checklist of steps for members to take;
• Debt check and information gathering tool; and
• Complete letter of demand.

Fixed Fee Offers

We are pleased to offer members fixed fee prices for Adjudication services for disputes under $750,000 (see here).

Exclusive to MPAQ members, Helix is pleased to offer a review of payment claim validity for just $1,500. 

We are pleased to offer members one free Diligence by Helix search per month OR subscription discounts of:

• 5 Search Plus per month for $355 per month on a 12-month subscription; or
• 10 Search Plus per month for $775 per month on a 12-month subscription.

MPAQ members can also access our Security of Payment (SOP) and Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) online training courses at a discounted price of $1,035.

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^{MPAQ Offer Eligibility: This offer is available to Contracting Members only.}