The work, in plain terms.
Civil and commercial litigation
Contractual disputes, debt claims, negligence, and shareholder and partnership disputes. From the letter of demand through to trial and, where necessary, appeal.
Arbitration
Domestic and international arbitration, including matters under institutional rules. Arbitration is private and the award is binding, but it is not automatically cheaper than court, and we will be straight with you about that.
Mediation
A mediator helps the parties reach their own agreement and cannot impose one. It is usually faster and less expensive than a contested hearing, and in many disputes it is worth attempting before anything else.
Debt recovery
Letters of demand, statutory demands, judgment and enforcement. The first question we will ask is whether the debtor can actually pay, because a judgment against someone with no assets is an expensive piece of paper.
Bankruptcy and insolvency
Bankruptcy applications for individuals and winding up for companies, including defending them. We also advise on judicial management and schemes of arrangement, and on the position of directors as a company approaches insolvency.
Enforcement of judgments
Getting paid after you have won, which is a separate exercise from winning.
Building and construction disputes
Construction contracts, payment claims and adjudication under the Security of Payment Act, delay and defects claims, for developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. SOP Act timelines are short and unforgiving: if you have been served a payment claim, the clock is already running.
Four steps, start to finish.
- 01
Enquire
We confirm we can act, usually within a day.
- 02
Meet
You leave knowing exactly where you stand.
- 03
Engage
Scope and fee agreed in writing, before we start.
- 04
We act
One lawyer runs your matter, and you can reach him.
Questions we are asked.
General information, not advice on your situation. For that, speak to us.
Is it worth suing?
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
A statutory demand has been served on me. What now?
How long will litigation take?
I have been served with a payment claim under the SOP Act. How long do I have?
You may also need.
Corporate, Commercial & Banking
The legal backbone of a business: incorporation, contracts, financing, shareholder arrangements and intellectual property.
Property, Conveyancing & Tenancy
Buying, selling or refinancing property, with the landlord, tenant and MCST matters that come with owning it.
Employment & Immigration
Contracts, dismissal and workplace disputes, alongside the work passes, PR and citizenship applications that often sit beside them.
Speak to the lawyer who will handle your matter.
Tell us briefly what has happened. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what the process looks like, and what it is likely to cost.