Career & Credentials
Experience
Christopher Larcos brings more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry, including nearly 25 years in legal practice.
His career spans architectural practice, construction law, and advisory roles across a range of projects and procurement models.
Legal Practice
Christopher’s legal work has focused on construction law and commercial contracting, including:
- Drafting and advising on construction contracts, including ABIC and bespoke agreements
- Advising on tendering processes and procurement strategies
- Contract negotiation and risk allocation
- Dispute resolution, including matters arising under security of payment legislation
His approach to legal practice is informed by a detailed understanding of how construction projects are delivered in practice.
Architectural Practice
Prior to entering the legal profession, Christopher practised as an architect for more than 30 years, gaining extensive experience in:
- Contract administration
- Procurement and tendering
- Coordination of consultants and contractors
- Management of project risk and delivery
This experience continues to inform his work in construction law.
Professional Contributions
Christopher has contributed to both the legal and architectural professions through a range of roles, including:
- Former NSW Editor of the Building and Construction Law Journal
- Teaching in the Practice of Architecture Learning Series (PALS)
- Service on the Practice Committee of the Australian Institute of Architects
These roles reflect his ongoing engagement with professional standards and industry development.
Adjudication
Christopher is an adjudicator under security of payment legislation in:
In this role, he determines payment disputes arising from construction contracts, providing direct and ongoing insight into the operation of statutory payment regimes.
Current Focus
Christopher’s current work centres on construction contracts, particularly ABIC agreements and front-end project structuring.
He is also the author of a suite of Special Conditions for ABIC contracts addressing payment structures and NSW residential compliance.