Contract disputes
Breach of contract, non-performance or defective performance, termination, warranties, payment obligations, damages and other disputes about what the agreement requires.
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Advice and representation for contract disputes, debt recovery and shareholder disputes.
How we can help
Shareholder and director disputes
Governance, access to information, deadlock, oppression concerns and negotiated exits.
Debt and payment claims
Demand strategy, disputed invoices, security issues and proportionate recovery options.
Pre-litigation strategy
Evidence preservation, without-prejudice negotiations, notices and commercial settlement options.
Selected litigation
Representation in suitable commercial proceedings where formal action is necessary and proportionate.
Settlement documentation
Deeds, releases, payment terms, security and mechanisms that make resolution enforceable.
How we work
Commercial disputes should be assessed against the documents, evidence, cost, timing and the practical value of available remedies. We help clients understand their position early and choose a response proportionate to the amount and business outcome at stake.
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Assess the position early
We identify the strongest documents, evidence gaps, practical remedies and immediate deadlines.
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Choose a proportionate strategy
The response is calibrated to leverage, cost, urgency and the client’s commercial objective.
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Prepare for resolution or hearing
Negotiation is supported by a credible case theory and disciplined documentary preparation.
Choose the next step by its commercial effect
Before sending a demand or starting proceedings, we test the obligation, evidence, loss, available remedy and the other party’s ability to respond or pay. Preserve the complete contract and contemporaneous correspondence, including material that may undermine your position.
A useful first stage may be an advice on prospects and a negotiation proposal. An urgent court deadline, threatened asset disposal or statutory notice can require a different response. Tell us about every live deadline at the outset so the scope matches the risk.
Frequently asked questions
Should I send a demand immediately?
First check the contract, facts, remedy and any required notice process. The wording and timing can affect later options.
Can a dispute be resolved without court?
Negotiation or mediation may be proportionate, depending on the issue and parties. Some matters need urgent proceedings or formal orders.
What evidence should I preserve?
Keep complete contracts, variations, messages, invoices, payment records and a dated chronology. Preserve originals and adverse material as well as supportive documents.
Can you give a fixed litigation price?
A defined initial stage may be scoped. The cost of contested proceedings depends on evidence, applications, the other side’s conduct and the forum, so assumptions and review points matter.
Have a legal matter to discuss?
Send a short summary of the issue, the outcome you want and any deadline. We will check whether we can act and confirm the next step.