Commercial Litigation
Expert representation in business disputes
Commercial disputes are disruptive and costly, but sometimes litigation is necessary to protect your rights. Our commercial litigation team represents businesses in disputes including contract breaches, partnership and shareholder disputes, debt recovery, trade practices claims, employment disputes, and intellectual property infringement. We focus on achieving the best commercial outcome - whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings. Our approach is strategic and cost-conscious, using litigation as a tool to advance your business interests, not an end in itself.
Key Benefits
Strategic litigation advice focused on commercial outcomes, not just legal wins
Experienced representation in state and federal courts and tribunals
Alternative dispute resolution expertise to resolve matters efficiently
Practical cost-benefit analysis and budget transparency throughout
Proactive case management to minimise business disruption
What We Offer
Representation in disputes arising from breach of contract, interpretation disputes, warranty claims, supply chain disputes, and commercial debt recovery matters.
Resolution of disputes between business partners, shareholders, directors, including oppression claims, breach of duty allegations, and business divorces.
Commercial debt recovery, statutory demands, winding up applications, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor claims in external administrations.
Misleading or deceptive conduct claims, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms, and ACCC investigations and proceedings.
Expert representation in mediations, conciliations, arbitrations, and expert determinations to resolve disputes efficiently without court proceedings.
Applications for urgent interlocutory relief including injunctions to stop breaches, asset preservation orders, and urgent declarations.
Transparent Pricing
Choose the package that best fits your needs
- Initial consultation to understand the dispute
- Review of key documents and correspondence
- Assessment of legal merits and prospects
- Strategic options analysis (negotiate, mediate, litigate)
- Cost-benefit analysis and likely cost range
- Detailed written advice on recommended approach
- 4 hours of legal work
- Letter of demand or response (if appropriate)
- Everything in Dispute Assessment
- Detailed case analysis and evidence review
- Pre-action correspondence and negotiation
- Settlement negotiation strategy and support
- Mediation or without prejudice negotiation
- Deed of settlement or release preparation
- 12 hours of legal work
- Representation at one mediation session
- 30 days ongoing dispute resolution support
- Everything in Pre-Litigation Resolution
- Pleadings drafting (statement of claim or defense)
- Court filing and service of proceedings
- Interlocutory application support
- Disclosure and discovery management
- Evidence gathering and witness statements
- Court attendance (directions hearings)
- Ongoing strategy reviews and cost updates
- 30-40 hours of legal work (Phase 1)
- Note: Full litigation costs vary significantly based on complexity
- Transparent budgeting and cost estimates throughout
- Flexible engagement options available
Our Process
Dispute Assessment
We review the facts, evidence, and legal issues, assess the merits and likely outcomes, and advise on your options and recommended strategy.
Negotiation & Resolution Attempts
We attempt to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation, without prejudice discussions, or formal mediation to achieve a commercial settlement.
Court Proceedings (if required)
If settlement isn't possible, we commence court proceedings, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare your case for hearing or trial.
Ongoing Case Management
We actively manage your matter through the court process, attend directions hearings, prepare for interlocutory applications, and keep you informed of progress and costs.
Hearing, Judgment & Enforcement
We represent you at hearing or trial, obtain judgment, and if successful, take enforcement action to recover your judgment debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
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