Business & Contractual Disputes

Commercial disputes can seriously disrupt business operations, damage relationships and expose businesses and directors to significant financial risk. Our commercial litigation lawyers act for Melbourne businesses in resolving contractual and commercial disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.

• Contractual Disputes – Enforce or defend contractual rights to prevent losses and liabilities. 

• Debt Recovery – Recover outstanding debts through legal action or negotiation. 

• Employment Disputes – Handle workplace conflicts, unfair dismissals, and breaches of employment agreements. 

• Franchise Disputes – Represent franchisors and franchisees in disputes over agreements, obligations, and breaches. 

• Insurance Disputes – Assist with denied claims, policy disputes, and coverage issues. 

• Intellectual Property Disputes – Protect trademarks, copyright and common law and statutory rights from unauthorised use or infringement. 

• Shareholder Disputes – Resolve conflicts between business owners, including issues of control and profit distribution. 

• Trust Disputes – Navigate disputes over trust administration, beneficiaries' rights, and trustee obligations. 

• Unitholder Disputes – Address conflicts in unit trusts to protect investor rights and business continuity.