Resolve a commercial dispute
Decisive dispute advice focused on protecting your position and achieving results
Three ways we resolve it
When you work with us, you will have a clear strategy, experienced lawyers in your corner, and a focus on achieving the outcome you need.
Assess your position honestly
Get a clear, frank assessment of your legal position and the realistic outcomes available before committing to any course of action.
Negotiate and settle effectively
Reach a resolution through negotiation or mediation wherever possible to save time, cost, and the uncertainty of litigation.
Litigate decisively when needed
Enforce your rights through the courts with experienced litigators who will prepare and present your case to the highest standard.
Why getting early legal advice in a dispute matters
The decisions made early in a dispute often determine the outcome. Responding to a claim without advice, making admissions in correspondence, or losing key evidence can all undermine your position. That happens before the dispute has properly begun. Limitation periods apply as well, and waiting too long can cost you the right to claim at all.
What we help with
The questions we are asked most often in this area. If yours is not on the list, it is still worth a call.
ways we help resolve disputes
Our team understands what it takes to end a dispute, not just the law that governs it.
No switchboard and no intake form. You are put straight through to someone who can help.
How a matter is run here follows a system that is externally audited. Who does the work, how it is checked, and what you are told are all defined.
Experience you can actually get hold of
Common questions
If yours is not answered here, call us and ask. The short question early is always cheaper than the long letter later.
How quickly can I speak to a lawyer?
Call 1300 654 590 and you will be put straight through to a lawyer rather than a switchboard. Tell us what the problem is and we will tell you how we can help.
How will I be charged?
For advice and documents we provide a fixed or capped quote before the work starts, so you do not carry the price risk. If you are in a dispute, we map out the process and the likely costs so you know what to expect.
Do I need a lawyer for something this small?
Often the cheapest moment to involve us is the one that feels too small to bother. If we do not think we can add real value, we will say so rather than open a file.
Can you work alongside my accountant?
Yes. A great deal of our commercial work is done alongside a client’s accountant or adviser. We are comfortable operating as one part of a wider team.
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