Commercial Disputes

We have a pre-eminent reputation for resolving complex commercial disputes, whether through litigation or negotiated settlements.

We have developed an approach to achieve success.  We gather the relevant information quickly. We think clearly about the issues.  We understand the commercial imperatives. We recommend a strategy. We agree a plan. We implement the plan.

We focus on the outcome, not just on the process.

When we established our firm in 1998, three of our four founding partners had, collectively, more than 50 years' experience in resolving commercial disputes. Our current partners now have, collectively, more than 100 years' experience.

We recognise that no business wishes to be drawn into a commercial dispute. We recognise that if you do have to fight, then you need to win the fight. 

  • Major Disputes

    We have an enviable reputation for conducting complex and difficult commercial disputes. We specialise in disputes which have difficult legal or factual issues, or large amounts of evidence.  We conduct all types of commercial disputes throughout Australia, including corporations law matters, contract disputes and trade practices matters.

  • Insolvency

    We have extensive experience with receiverships, voluntary administrations, liquidations and personal insolvency. We understand the technical requirements, and the commercial imperatives for insolvency practitioners and the creditors in administrations. 

  • Insurance

    We advise in relation to all types of insurance matters, including indemnity issues, policy drafting and other policy advice. We have acted in insurance claims involving civil and commercial disputes, defamation claims, disciplinary proceedings and statutory prosecutions.