Boutique Lawyers

21/11/2025

🔨✨ WE WON.
Proud to announce another huge victory for our clients, John & Rosina Stanley, in the Supreme Court of Victoria.

After years of fighting a builder who failed to deliver what was promised, the Court confirmed:
✔️ The builder breached the contract
✔️ The home was not constructed to the signed plans
✔️ Our clients are entitled to meaningful damages — including loss of amenity + physical inconvenience
✔️ Homeowners are not required to “give the builder another chance”

This decision is a major step forward for homeowners dealing with defective builds.
At Boutique Lawyers, we stand up for consumers — and we get results. 💪🏽🏡

If you’re dealing with a building dispute, we’re here to help.

31/10/2025

Legal Disputes in the Building Industry — Lessons in Governance & Transparency
This recent case involving the Master Builders Association of Victoria highlights just how complex governance and legal issues can become in the building and construction sector.
When internal disputes arise — whether between board members, contractors, or associations — the legal, reputational, and operational risks can escalate quickly.
At Boutique Lawyers, we see these situations often in the construction industry. Clear governance structures, confidentiality, and proper complaint-handling procedures are essential to keeping projects and organisations protected.
If you’re involved in building, construction, or development and find yourself facing a dispute, we can help you resolve it efficiently and strategically.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-01/master-builders-victoria-board-lisa-hollingsworth-legal-dispute/105949206

Boutique Lawyers — experts in building & construction law. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-01/master-builders-victoria-board-lisa-hollingsworth-legal-dispute/105949206

A Master Builders Association of Victoria board member fails in their bid to identify the person who made a complaint about their conduct — provoking a colourful ruling from the presiding judge.

13/05/2024

"Highly recommend Olivia and her team. Excellent advice, very helpful and professional service, they actually care about you and want to get the best outcome. Boutique Lawyers - highly recommend them for your legal advice" - Katerina Radevska

03/05/2024

We empower you to win your case, whether you’re facing off against an unjust property owner, or battling a developer to see your dream home built.

We believe that you should always come first, and we will always strive to represent you and your interests to the best of our ability.

Of course, we understand that what really matters is resolving your case.

Our results-driven approach ensures that we focus 100% on the legal issues surrounding your building and construction law, property or planning matter.

If we don’t believe we can obtain results for you, we will not represent you - it’s as simple as that.

We believe the legal industry must change, and we fight to create that change one client at a time.

Contact us today via email, by phone, or come into our Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD office and learn more about how we can help you achieve peace of mind.

Boutique Lawyers has been built on getting results. Fast! Learn why we are Melbourne’s leading building and construction law firm.

01/05/2024

The law protects you against negligence by builders and other tradespeople.

Find out how we can help you to enforce your legal rights and get justice.

Contact our office to schedule in your free of charge 30 minute initial consultation.

29/04/2024

“Must have book if you are a builder or property developer. This book provides you with the knowledge you need by way of case studies and outlines almost every risk or issue that may occur during construction. Highly recommended” - Nick Lonsdale

How to Prosper as a Property Developer: Notes from a Building Lawyer before You need One

26/04/2024

‘Why you shouldn’t sign your Building Contract without getting a contract review’

Olivia Terziovski speaks with Outlier Studios by sharing some of the most commonly asked questions, some of the most common misconceptions regarding the rights of homeowners and provides advice on how anyone can protect themselves legally as a homeowner.

Listen to this episode from Outlier Podcast on Spotify. Today we are speaking with Olivia Terziovski principal lawyer over at Boutique Lawyers one of Melbourne's leading building and construction law firms. Olivia has dealt with 1000s of Building and Construction matters and insurance claims over th...

23/04/2024

"I couldn't be more happier with Olivia and her team, very helpful and professional service. Great outcome and excellent advice. Highly recommend" - Irena Todorova

22/04/2024

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, an economic downturn affects us all.

Both companies and individuals take careful stock of their funds and restrict their budgets.

However, an economic downturn in some cases can be a new opportunity.

If you make careful, smart choices – you may find yourself presented with an opportunity to start something new.

In this blog, we’ll explore the pros and cons of signing a new construction contract with the backdrop of an economic downturn.

Companies and individuals alike keep track of their finances and set budgets. A downturn might represent a new opportunity in certain situations.

19/04/2024

You may have the right to make an insurance claim.

Why not talk to us about your legal entitlements and how you might get the money you deserve?

Contact our office to schedule in your free of charge 30 minute initial consultation.

17/04/2024

Author and Building and Construction Lawyer Olivia Terziovski has met every project problem under the sun.

Her book 'How to Prosper as a Property Developer' is the first of its kind - the only book written by a lawyer for non-lawyers with tips on how to reduce risk in order to make more money for property developers and investors.

She shares her knowledge and experience unreservedly to help aspiring and seasoned property developers achieve greater profit from their projects.

If you are serious about being or becoming a successful property and making money from the outset, or are just looking to build, then this book is for you.

How to Prosper as a Property Developer: Notes from a Building Lawyer before You need One

15/04/2024

Olivia Terziovski breaks down the do's & don'ts of Australian building contracts.

This episode from Sustainable Building Yak is about how Australian builders can ensure that their business is safeguarded against price rises and getting your building contracts right.

Listen to this episode from Sustainable Builders Yak on Spotify. Olivia Terziovski of Boutique Lawyers breaks down the do's & don'ts of Australian building contracts.This episode isn't specifically about sustainable construction, but how Australian builders can ensure there business is safeguarded a...