Bring a claim and enforce your rights

Bring a claim and enforce your rights Being right, being able to prove it, and it being worth pursuing are three different things. Before anything else you need an honest answer to a question nobody has given you: is this claim worth running? That means what you can prove rather than what you know, what […]

Have you been served? Litigation steps: from claim to court verdict

Imagine this: You’ve just received a letter threatening legal action. It might come directly from a lawyer.  Maybe it’s full of legal jargon. Your heart sinks, and the questions start to race through your mind: “What do I do now? Am I running out of time? How bad could this get?”  You’re not alone.  Most people feel overwhelmed when faced with legal threats, […]

Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease 

Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.

Careful what you say about the future – misleading representations

It’s not unusual to make a decision to enter into an agreement, based on a statement or promise by the other party about what the future will hold. Then when that promise doesn’t hold or ring true, you could find yourself out of pocket.

Who can witness an affidavit in South Australia?

The question of who can “witness an affidavit” in South Australia comes up quite often, not only in the context of litigation, but also in relation to such things as witnessing an Enduring Power of Attorney.

10 Easy Steps to Avoid Litigation

By following a couple of simple rules, your business can better protect itself against being sued, and be better prepared to win a just resolution (in or out of court) in the event of a commercial stoush.