We regularly work with our commercial and corporate clients to assist them to resolve internal disputes as well as disputes with third parties. We aim to do this in the most cost effective way possible, which is why we recommend using alternative methods of Dispute Resolution to enable clients to achieve quick and cost effective results.

Our litigation team are experienced in dealing with many different types of claims. Some of these include:

• Building and Construction issues;
• Debt Collection;
• Consumer Protection and Trade Practices;
• Partnership Disputes;
• Insurance Claims;
• Property and Lease Disputes;
• Taxation Appeals;
• Intellectual Property; andDispute Resolution.

Whilst the above list contains some of the more common types of claims, every case is different and we can provide you with advice to assist you with your claim. We regularly act for commercial clients in preparing demands and claims, as well as assisting others who may have received a written demand or been served with papers for court proceedings.

Our clients include individuals, local small and interstate businesses and public companies and our Commercial Services team regularly appears for clients in proceedings in courts and tribunals including:

• Federal Court of Australia,
• Federal Magistrate's Court,
• Supreme Court of New South Wales,
• District Court of New South Wales,
• Local Court of New South Wales,
• Land and Environment Court,
• Administrative Decisions Tribunal
• Chief Industrial Magistrate's Court
• Family Court of Australia
• Industrial Relations Commission
• Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
• Residential Tribunal
• Guardianship Tribunal

In addition to handling any litigation, prior to or parallel with any court action being commenced, we can also assist with avenues of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), such as Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation, Negotiation and Expert Determination.

One of the advantages of ADR is that the parties have control over the process so it can be a more informal, quicker and cheaper process than litigation, designed to get to a solution so that the parties can back get on with business. Unlike the court system where everything is on the public record, ADR allows the parties affairs to remain confidential.

We recognise that all disputes are different and, as a result, always provide tailored advice as to which method of dispute resolution is right for you.

Call one of our Commercial Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on (02) 9525 8688.