Brixton Legal

Brixton Legal is a boutique law firm established in 2015 by principal Eric Karabardak, who brings unique insight as a registered and practising builder. The firm is committed to delivering clear, transparent, and effective legal services specifically in building and construction, as well as property law. This practical industry experience informs their trusted guidance to clients, enabling them to better navigate the complexities of these areas. The firm advises a broad spectrum of clients including building surveyors, engineers, builders, developers, owners corporations, architects, contractors, owner-builders, and property owners. Their building and construction law services cover disputes related to building defects, Water Act claims, contract negotiations, combustible cladding matters, and compliance with building regulations. They also handle issues such as protection works, report and consent applications, and disciplinary proceedings with the Victorian Building Authority. Additionally, the firm assists with security of payment claims, insurance disputes, and debt recovery. In commercial litigation, Brixton Legal supports clients through all stages of dispute resolution in courts and tribunals across Victoria, New South Wales, and Federal jurisdictions. Their litigation expertise spans building and construction, property-related disputes, corporate and commercial law conflicts, insolvency, contract issues, and debt recovery. The firm prioritises guiding clients through these processes with a focus on achieving favourable outcomes tailored to each individual matter. Brixton Legal’s general commercial law practice includes advising on business sales and purchases, drafting a broad range of commercial agreements, such as shareholding and share sale agreements, security and loan documentation, as well as service and consultancy contracts. Debt recovery is also a significant component of their commercial services. The property law team at Brixton Legal offers comprehensive advice in conveyancing, leasing, subdivisions, and property-related litigation. Their expertise in both property and construction law equips them to offer specialised guidance to property developers and builders, including matters relating to the acquisition of development sites, negotiation of building contracts, subdivision planning, and off-the-plan sales. Within owners corporation law, the firm acts for some of Victoria’s largest owners corporation managers, with a particular focus on resolving issues involving combustible cladding and building defects. Their services include general dispute resolution, negotiating and addressing council building notices, managing building orders, assisting with renovations and extensions of common property, providing protection works advice, and handling disputes between neighbouring properties. Brixton Legal’s combination of legal proficiency and industry experience enables them to offer tailored, practical solutions that meet the specific needs of clients involved in construction, property, and commercial matters.