Build Right Construction Lawyers Named Australia's Best Residential Building Law Firm for 2026

Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Build Right Construction Lawyers, a boutique law firm specialising in residential building law, has been named Best Residential Building Law Firm 2026 - Australia by APAC Insider, as part of the publication's 2026 Legal Awards recognising legal excellence across the Asia-Pacific region.

The title builds on the firm's 2025 recognition, Best Emerging Residential Construction Law Firm - Australia, also awarded by APAC Insider. The move from "emerging" firm to category leader in the space of a year reflects the firm's growing client base among homeowners navigating residential building contracts and disputes.

Build Right Construction Lawyers was founded by principal Alex Rowe, a construction lawyer with more than 15 years of experience acting for clients in Australia, England, Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Before starting the firm, Alex worked for top-tier law firms (including within Mallesons’ and White & Case's construction disputes practices), government agencies and international contractors on some of Australia's and the world's largest construction projects.

Alex started Build Right Construction Lawyers to make that level of expertise available to everyday homeowners at boutique-firm rates. The firm's core service is a fixed-fee review of residential building contracts, helping property owners before they sign to understand the risks and obligations they will be taking on, and where terms should be negotiated with the builder. Build Right Construction Lawyers also provide support during construction and assist to resolve disputes, particularly arising out of variations, delays and defects. Their services are in high demand, in part due to the National Housing Accord’s target to build 1.2 million new homes from June 2024 to July 2029.

"This award recognises the work our team does every day to redress the power imbalance between homeowners and builders," said Alex Rowe, Principal of Build Right Construction Lawyers. "Most people only sign a building contract once or twice in their life. Our job is to make sure they understand exactly what they're agreeing to and help them change things to their benefit, before they’re locked in."

The award adds to a run of individual and firm recognitions for Build Right, including:

- Build Right Construction Lawyers Listed among the Top 10 Construction Lawyers in both Sydney and Melbourne (Top10Lawyers.com.au)

- Alex Rowe, finalist, Construction and Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Counsel Awards (2023, 2024 and 2025)

- Alex Rowe named in Australasian Lawyer's Most Influential Lawyers in Australia, 2024 edition

- Alex Rowe named to the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Australia 2023

About Build Right Construction Lawyers

Build Right Construction Lawyers (a business name of Rowe Legal Pty. Ltd., ABN 30 678 630 094) is a boutique construction law firm servicing the Eastern states of Australia, specialising in residential building law and fixed-fee contract reviews for homeowners. Founded by Alex Rowe, the firm draws on top-tier construction law experience to help everyday property owners understand their rights and obligations from contract through to completion.

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1300 271 825
https://buildrightlawyers.com/