Specialist Corporate and Commercial Litigation Lawyers for Australian Businesses
Corporate and commercial litigation covers disputes that arise from the everyday running of a business, from disagreements over contracts and trading terms to conflicts between directors, shareholders and business partners. Left unresolved, these disputes can disrupt operations, damage commercial relationships and put real financial pressure on a growing business. We act for founders, directors and businesses of every size across Australia, stepping in early to assess a dispute, protect our client’s position and chart the fastest realistic path to resolution.
Our litigation team combines deep experience in the Australian court and tribunal system with a practical, commercially minded approach, so litigation is treated as a last resort rather than a first instinct. We pursue negotiation, mediation and other resolution options wherever they genuinely serve our client’s interests, and we litigate decisively when a matter has to be fought. With fixed-fee options available and a national practice spanning Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we give businesses cost certainty at exactly the moment they need it most.
Litigation Strategy & Case Assessment
We assess the merits, risks and likely cost of a dispute early, so you can make an informed decision before committing to litigation.
Contract & Commercial Dispute Litigation
We litigate disputes arising from commercial contracts, trading terms and business dealings gone wrong.
Corporate Governance Litigation
We act in disputes involving directors, shareholders and company decision-making that escalate beyond negotiation.
Court & Tribunal Representation
We represent clients before Australian courts and tribunals, from interlocutory hearings through to final trial.
Urgent Injunctions & Interlocutory Relief
We act quickly to secure injunctions and other urgent orders when a dispute demands immediate protection.
Enforcement of Judgments
We pursue enforcement action to make sure a favourable judgment or order actually delivers a result.
Our Services
- Breach of Contract Claims
- Contract Disputes
- Commercial Fraud
- Debt Recovery Disputes
- Fixed Fee Litigation
- M&A / Transaction Disputes
- Dispute Resolution Services
FAQs
It covers disputes arising from business dealings, including breach of contract, trading disputes, disputes between directors or shareholders, and disputes connected to a company’s transactions or governance.
It depends on the court, the complexity of the dispute and whether it settles early. Straightforward matters resolved through negotiation can take weeks, while contested court proceedings can take a year or more.
Costs vary with the size and complexity of the dispute. We offer fixed-fee options for defined stages of a matter, so you know the cost before you commit.
Yes. Many commercial disputes are resolved through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, which is often faster and less costly than litigation. We pursue these options first wherever they suit the dispute.
Depending on the value and nature of the dispute, matters are heard in the Magistrates’, District/County or Supreme Court of the relevant state, or in specialist tribunals.
As early as possible. Engaging a lawyer at the first sign of a dispute preserves evidence, protects your legal position and often opens the door to a faster, lower-cost resolution.
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