We simplify contracts and commercial risk
We are an experienced and professional contracts and commercial consulting business specialising in supporting construction, mining, oil and gas and defence-adjacent projects across Australia.
We work with clients to remove the complexity and risk associated with contracts, negotiations and commercial management, allowing project teams to focus on delivery.
Our services include contract drafting and review, contract administration, commercial risk management, negotiation support, variations, claims and extensions of time, and dispute avoidance.
We provide practical, reliable and commercially focused advice grounded in real project environments.
Our approach is flexible and collaborative, delivering senior-level capability without long-term overhead.
Services we provide
Senior Contracts & Commercial Consulting
I provide senior-level contracts and commercial consulting services to clients across construction, building, mining, oil & gas and defence-adjacent industries in Western Australia.
With 15 years’ experience working across complex project environments, I support principals, contractors and project teams to manage commercial risk, negotiate effectively, and protect contractual and financial outcomes.
My approach is practical, commercial and outcome-focused. I work closely with project, legal and commercial teams to provide advice that is grounded in real project delivery — not theory.
What I Do
I support clients across the full contract lifecycle, including:
Contract drafting, review and administration
Commercial risk management and compliance
Negotiation strategy and execution
Variations, claims and extensions of time
Dispute avoidance and early resolution
Embedded project and surge support
I am experienced in working with Australian Standard contracts, Defence contracts and bespoke private agreements, and I understand the commercial pressures faced by project teams in high-risk, fast-moving environments.
How I Work
Clients engage me when they need:
Senior capability without long-term overhead
Immediate impact with minimal onboarding
Independent, commercially grounded advice
Support during high-risk or critical project phases
Engagements can be structured as hourly consulting, day-rate support or fixed-scope engagements, depending on the nature of the work.
Why Engage Me
15 years of hands-on contracts and commercial experience
Strong negotiation and commercial judgement
Experience across resources, construction and defence-adjacent projects
Practical solutions aligned with project realities
Flexible consulting model to suit project needs
Contracts & Commercial Advisory
Senior contract administration support
Contract lifecycle management (pre-award to close-out)
Commercial risk identification and mitigation
Independent contract reviews and health checks
Contract Drafting & Review
Drafting and review of Australian Standard contracts
Review of bespoke and private contracts
Defence and high-compliance contract review
Risk profiling and contract departure analysis
Negotiation & Commercial Strategy
Principal-side and contractor-side negotiations
Commercial negotiation strategy and preparation
Subcontractor and supplier negotiations
Support during high-risk commercial discussions
Variations, Claims & EOTs
Variation assessment, preparation and negotiation
Extension of Time (EOT) strategy and submissions
Claims support and commercial position development
Early intervention to prevent disputes
Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Support
Early dispute identification and mitigation
Commercial advice during dispute escalation
Support during mediation and without-prejudice negotiations
Practical resolution strategies focused on project outcomes
Project & Embedded Support
Embedded senior contracts specialist roles
Surge capacity during peak project phases
Independent commercial support for project teams
Short-term or long-term engagements
Defence & High-Compliance Environments
Defence and Defence-adjacent contract support
Governance and compliance-focused commercial advice
Risk management within regulated contract frameworks
Meet our team
Kristy Lloyd
Director and Principal Consultant
Kristy Lloyd is a senior contracts and commercial specialist with over fifteen years of experience across construction, building, mining, oil and gas, and defence-adjacent projects throughout Australia.
Kristy has worked for Tier 1 contractors in the construction sector and on the client side for major organisations including BHP, Rio Tinto and Roy Hill. This breadth of experience provides Kristy with a strong understanding of both principal and contractor perspectives, enabling balanced and commercially grounded advice.
Kristy has extensive experience working with Australian Standard, Defence and bespoke private contracts, supporting clients across the full contract lifecycle from contract formation and negotiation through to project delivery, variations, claims, extensions of time and close-out.
Known for a practical and commercially focused approach, Kristy works closely with project, legal and commercial teams to manage risk, resolve complex contractual issues and protect commercial outcomes in high-risk and fast-paced project environments.
Kristy is engaged by clients seeking senior-level capability without long-term overhead, providing flexible consulting support for short-term, long-term and critical project engagements across Australia.
Kristy Lloyd
Senior Contracts and Commercial Specialist