Commercial disputes

Commercial disputes reward clear analysis of the real issues, the available remedies, and how to arrive at the commercial end-point the client actually wants. Litigation is a tool, not an end in itself. Not every disagreement needs a court hearing, though some need urgent court intervention. Every dispute, small or large, needs a combination of broader strategy that holds under pressure and nimble tactical thinking and forensic decision-making along the way.

Litigation as a tool, not the objective

Many matters resolve through negotiation, mediation, or structured settlement once the legal position is clear, and the strategy is built around the outcome that best serves the client, whether that is a negotiated settlement or a full contested hearing to judgment.

What we advise on

The firm handles a broad range of commercial and business disputes across a variety of industry sectors, including shareholder and partnership disputes, contractual claims, statutory breaches, director's liability, and negligence matters. Our lawyers have experience in urgent injunctive and asset-preservation work, including interlocutory injunctions prepared and brought on at short notice, and in contested appeals. Matters are run in Australian courts, including the Federal Court, state Supreme Courts, and statutory tribunals such as NCAT.

Who we act for

Our clients are individuals and businesses facing disputes with real stakes, or the potential for them. We also advise on risk mitigation in order to reduce the potential for costly disputes.

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