Resolve a commercial dispute

When a business relationship breaks down, a debt goes unpaid, or a contract is not honoured, you need lawyers who will assess your position clearly and move decisively to protect your interests. We will help you resolve the dispute as efficiently as possible.

Decisive commercial dispute advice focused on protecting your position and achieving results

Commercial disputes are costly and distracting. Our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers will give you a frank assessment of your position, the realistic outcomes available, and a strategy focused on achieving the best result as efficiently as possible.

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.

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.

You will have a frank assessment of your legal position and realistic options from the outset. You will have an experienced commercial lawyer negotiating or litigating on your behalf with a strategy focused on achieving the best available outcome. You will move through the dispute process with clarity and confidence, knowing your interests are being actively protected.

How we can help

We advise businesses, directors, creditors, and individuals across every type of commercial dispute, debt recovery, and litigation matter.

Negotiate and settle a commercial dispute

Reach a negotiated resolution to a commercial or property dispute with experienced lawyers managing the process and protecting your position throughout.

Recover a debt as an unsecured creditor

Pursue recovery of an unpaid debt through the appropriate legal process, from demand letters through to judgment and enforcement.

Enforce security and recover a debt

Enforce your security interest against an asset and recover what you are owed as a secured creditor, using the right legal process for your security.

Claim compensation for faulty goods or services

Pursue compensation when goods or services fail to meet consumer law standards, with clear advice on your rights and the most direct way to recover what you are owed.

Pursue a legal claim

Understand your legal position and pursue a claim to get a fair outcome, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Why getting early legal advice in a dispute matters

The decisions made in the early stages of a commercial dispute often determine the outcome. Responding to a claim without legal advice, making admissions in correspondence, or failing to preserve key evidence can all undermine your position before the dispute has properly begun.

Limitation periods also apply to most commercial claims. Depending on the nature of the dispute, you may have as little as six years from the date of the breach to commence proceedings. Waiting too long or pursuing the wrong process can result in losing your right to make a claim entirely.

At ADLV Law, our commercial dispute lawyers combine deep legal expertise with a practical, outcomes-focused approach. We will give you an honest assessment of your position from the outset, help you understand the costs and risks of each available option, and pursue the strategy most likely to achieve the result you need, as efficiently as possible.