Disputes in business are often unavoidable but they don’t have to be protracted or expensive. You can achieve a fair solution that doesn’t necessarily involve going to court by receiving good advice and guidance from our business dispute lawyers.

Commercial disputes can be in a range of categories such as the ones outlined below.

Contract disputes

Whether you disagree with a supplier, customer or other business, you do have contractual rights that exist to protect you. Your rights are enshrined both in the formal contracts you have in place and in other areas of the law, depending on the nature of your contractual dispute. Our contract dispute lawyers can help you understand what your options are.

Debt recovery disputes

Cash-flow is critical for any business and bad debts can be a significant issue for many. Depending on your industry and the contracts you have in place, there is specific litigation and dispute resolution law that you may need to follow to ensure you can access your funds quickly.

Property or tenancy disputes

Landlords or tenants may have property-related disputes. These can often be expensive and potentially affect the value of a property investment or asset. There are several legal bodies and legislation that may need to be involved to resolve property disputes.

Employment disputes

Regardless of how many employees your business has, you have obligations to them. These include maintaining a safe work environment, paying them what they’re legally entitled to and addressing any complaints that they may have. Employee rights fall under several different areas of the law and can give rise to workplace disputes that potentially can disrupt your business if they’re not dealt with quickly or don’t follow appropriate workplace dispute resolution process.

Personal injury claims

People who enter your business premises may make a personal injury claim if they believe they’ve been hurt on your property. While these may be covered by insurance, they may require you to collect evidence and prove that your business operates in a way that is reasonable.

Our experienced commercial dispute lawyers can:

• Give you advice on your rights and options
• Negotiate on your behalf
• Guide you on alternative dispute resolution options
• Explain the business dispute mediation process to you
• Prepare any legal documents that are required

Represent you in a mediation or before a tribunal or Court