Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Business disputes & litigation

We act for a variety of businesses and individuals in contract disputes, disputes between business partners, professional liability, negligence cases, taxation disputes and unfair business practices.

We also represent clients in cases regarding allegations of misleading or deceptive conduct, false representations and consumer protection.

We provide prompt and carefully considered advice at in the critical early stages to facilitate an expeditious and cost effective resolution.

Debt recovery, insolvency & bankruptcy

We look after a large number of debt recovery files through each stage of the debt collection process including issuing demands, instituting court proceedings, appearing in court, and enforcing court judgments.

Enforcement proceedings include bankruptcy, winding up applications and enforcement warrants for the sale and seizure of property.

Defamation & reputation management

We provide urgent advice about how to remove defamatory comments and repair any damage which has been done to our client’s reputation.

Social media defamation matters are also on the rise with tweets and Facebook posts far more reaching than ever before.

We assist with the immediate aftermath of a defamatory post to minimise losses and seek to reach early resolution of the matter. If necessary, we also provide court representation through to trial.

Intellectual property protection

We take action to prevent the infringement or continuing infringement of our client’s intellectual property.

We obtain compensation on behalf of our client and declarations from the court in relation to the validity of intellectual property.

We also assist in preventing the disclosure of our client’s confidential information and trade secrets to another party and commencing litigation as required to seek compensation and prevent further breaches.