Effective dispute resolution requires knowledge of various areas of law, an excellent understanding of the rules of evidence, procedural familiarity and well-developed negotiation, advocacy and case management skills. We are expert litigators and have acted in precedent-setting cases that have shaped the common law. Our experienced team provides expert advice and counsel for a range of litigated matters including:
- Representing parties in commercial disputes, including relating to real property, commercial contracts and infrastructure projects
- Compulsory acquisition
- Urgent matters including injunctions to protect infrastructure assets
- Acting for electricity and water utilities in real property and customer disputes
- Building and construction litigation
- Regulatory investigations, statutory notices and prosecutions (including under environmental law and by SafeWork NSW)
- Liability litigation and indemnity disputes as part of our insurance practice
We have conducted litigation in the High Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts of all States and Territories, as well as lower courts in the Federal and State/Territory systems.
Our experienced team and investments in technology have allowed us to conduct large-scale litigation for clients in disputes involving tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, voluminous discovery and complex evidence. The individual attention given to each case by our Principals allows us to provide a tailored litigation strategy in pursuit of our client’s particular objectives, interests and sensitivities.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our experienced dispute resolution team knows first-hand that various forms ADR can save time and costs and may help preserve business relationships. Our extensive track record of decided cases in Court provides excellent leverage in when we pursue negotiated outcomes for our clients at mediation or conciliation.