We are acknowledged leaders in managing and resolving disputes affecting small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s). We have the team to act for SME’s whatever the nature, size or complexity of the claim available or the dispute confronting the business.
We are committed to providing thorough, realistic assessments and cost-effective, timely outcomes.
If you decide to fight, you’ll have the experience, expertise and resources of a national firm on your side as well as our reputation as fearless litigators. Our focus is on always delivering the best available commercial outcome in your interest.
We understand that the relationship with, and access to, your lawyer is critically important.
While we offer our services at very competitive prices, we also know that litigation can be costly and funding litigation can be challenging for SME’s.Like any business, we expect to be fairly paid for our work. To assist our clients, we offer access to a range of innovative and flexible litigation funding solutions which may suit your matter and circumstances.
We have a network of regional offices and particular expertise in issues effecting rural and regional businesses.
Services
- Building & construction disputes
- Contractual disputes
- Debt recovery
- Defective products, machinery and equipment
- Equitable remedies
- Intellectual property
- Property related disputes
- Professional negligence
- Recovery & compensation action
- Regulatory investigations & compliance
- Shareholder, director & investor rights & duties
- Trade practices
Our Leaders
Reputation & Results
We have acted for individual shareholders alleging oppressive, prejudicial and/or discriminatory conduct by private companies with substantial assets and land holdings.
We act on behalf of a range of shareholders who allege that companies have breached continuous disclosure requirements and engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct, causing investors to purchase shares at an inflated price.
We have advised companies, directors and NGO’s on matters relating to corporate governance and regulatory compliance. We have provided advice and drafting work on projects including incorporation, holding meetings, elections, preparation of accounts, negotiation with government, and implications of trading activity.
We act for franchisees and for some of Australia’s largest franchisors providing advice on compliance issues and acting in disputes.
On behalf of a smaller enterprise, we have conducted intellectual property litigation against one of Australia’s largest companies for copyright infringements under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and breach of confidence.
We have successfully defended a proceeding brought by the ACCC alleging serious cartel conduct in regional petrol retailing markets. We have also worked on behalf of the ACCC in various proceedings.
We have successfully applied for the review of a decision of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to disqualify three responsible officers of the trustee of a superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act.