We’ve got a rock-solid foundation of knowledge about your rights and obligations; but we offer more by understanding our industry, focusing on the needs of our clients and adding insight and innovation beyond the legal tradition to come up with solid strategies and a clear plan for a better outcome.
Our DNA
Solutions are in our DNA. Law is just one thread.
Helix was founded with one clear idea; to serve the building and construction industry by providing meaningful solutions and a better way of doing things.
Innovate to improve
Helix provides traditional commercial law services specialising in the construction industry, but that is where the tradition ends. We foster a culture of innovation, but only as a means to make our relationships more open, effective, efficient, collaborative, flexible, and fun.
Leveraging technology allows us to create more output in less time, reduce waste like reams of paper, keep in touch in real-time no matter the location, scale our resources to suit your needs, give you more transparency, and ultimately deliver more value and better outcomes.
Our Impact
Built In, Not Bolted On
When it comes to having a positive social impact, we practice what we preach with initiatives across a range of areas within our own business.
SOCIAL PROCUREMENT
- Sourcing materials and services from local SMEs, social enterprises, Indigenous businesses and female owned and operated businesses
- Supporting the local startup community and helping innovators disrupt the construction industry through the Helix Innovation Series
- Implementing procurement strategies and processes to build social procurement into everyday business
- Training staff on Helix values and social procurement processes
- Providing a platform for local businesses to pitch their ideas to the market
MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION
- Student lawyers' programs with Bond University, Queensland University of Technology and the Legal Forecast to disrupt law
- School placements and paid internships to create pathways into the profession
- Staff engagement in industry mentoring programs such as UDIA, Master Builders and NAWIC
- Peer to peer support programs that retain people within the industry and reduce the skills and labour shortage
- Building local skills and workforce capabilities for the long term
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
- Policies and procedures that prioritise a diverse workforce including gender, age, qualifications, skills, abilities and nationalities
- Training for staff on diversity and inclusion to foster workplace belonging
- Partnerships with industry and local providers to connect talent with opportunity
- Reducing barriers to employment for disadvantaged and vulnerable people
- Creating an environment where people can achieve their career goals and bring valuable new perspectives
PROBONO SERVICES
- Support for vulnerable members of the community at no cost
- Reduced fee services for Indigenous businesses and Social Enterprises
- Encouraging employees to participate in community service, volunteer activities and community events
- Enriching the firm by fostering participation and social justice
- Helping the community access services they cannot normally afford
The different approach of the Helix team in the way they plan and price work and collaborate with the client together in comparison to other law firms I have worked with is really innovative and I think that is the future of the relationship between clients and their law firms.
Our Approach
Delivering difference.
Our fresh approach to service delivery gives you certainty, clarity and confidence.
The Right Team
We combine a multidisciplinary team of lawyers and commercial strategists with the ability to bring on additional expertise, allowing us to scale up or down to suit your situation and provide the exact resources you need, and none you don’t.A Clear Plan
For every project Helix runs, we take the time to understand your business, goals and needs. From there we work with you to outline a clear strategy and plan of attack (or defence). Every step of the way you’ll know where you stand, and what’s next.A Certain Price
Our focus is on outcomes, not billing targets. We price projects like building contractors, determining a clear scope and price. This gives you complete confidence in what you’ll get and how much you’ll pay.
Pricing Options
Two ways to price. Simple.
Project
- Certain and transparent pricing
- Tailored completely to your individual needs
- Full project plan provided setting out key deliverables and due dates
- Includes complex disputes
Retainer
- For when you have a phase of increased support needs
- Ideal for risk minimisation and the ongoing health of your business all year round
- Paid monthly
- Agreed price upfront
