Sometimes, our clients need to take positive action to protect and grow the business they have spent time and money to establish. Other times, they can be the subject of an attack by another entity or even a government regulator, which has taken issue for something they allege our clients have done.

In situations where there is a dispute or the potential for one to develop, it is vitally important to analyse the risks and options at the outset, when there is an opportunity to consider all the options for resolving a dispute. To do this well, you need a legal team that understands the commercial imperatives for our clients, and has a thorough understanding of their businesses.

Our key services

We provide clients with the necessary strategic advice to analyse their options and resolve disputes in the most advantageous way possible. As specialists in this area, we are active in each of the following key areas:

• Directors and trustees duties.
   
• Corporate and shareholder disputes.
   
• Capital raising issues, including liability for offer documents.
   
• Property related disputes, including contract and leasing matters.
   
• Succession law and contested estates.
   
• Commercial contract disputes.
   
• Debt recovery.

Led by Sarah Davies, our litigation and risk management team can provide strategic advice to manage commercial disputes and represent your clients in court if necessary. They work closely with our commercial Lawyers to achieve the best outcome.

For more information about dispute resolution and risk management, please contact Sarah.

What our clients say about us

• "Articulate; excellent sounding board; gives advice even if I don’t want to hear it; responsive"
   
• "Very strong commercial understanding as well as good legal mind; very pleasant to deal with; have enormous regard for their abilities"
   
• "Know their stuff; commercial; responsive; can challenge them; trust them"
   
• "Very measured; steady advice; calm" 

Recent work

Click here for examples of our recent work in the litigation and risk management sector.