LAWYER PROFILE

Scott Laycock

Asia-Pacific 2026

Mills Oakley

Ranked in 1 practice area

Construction

Australia

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Mills Oakley

Practice Areas

Projects & Construction

Career

Scott has practised in construction law since 1990. He practises at both the front end and the back end, bringing a deep experience in the construction and engineering industries and advising Australia’s leading companies in these sectors on all aspects of construction contracts and documentation. He also represents clients in disputes including litigation, arbitration and expert determination and has considerable expertise in the operation of the Security of Payment legislation.

He is renowned for providing exceptional client service, sharp legal and strategic advice and know-how in successfully steering and resolving complex technical and engineering disputes.

He is also the current author of “Building and Construction Law” for Thomson Reuters’ Laws of Australia and is also on the editorial board of the Australian Construction Law Newsletter and the Australian Construction Law Bulletin. Scott is an accredited mediator, expert and adjudicator.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Construction - Australia

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Scott Laycock is a versatile, Sydney-based practitioner who advises on a variety of practice area issues, including complex construction disputes, construction contracts and new development projects. He acts for a similarly diverse clientele, embracing consultants, contractors, developers, institutions and public bodies.

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