Corporate and Commercial Disputes

Our specialist lawyers advise, strategise and solve problems for clients in a range of dispute contexts.

Our corporate and commercial dispute expertise

When complex corporate and commercial disputes arise, specialist, market leading expertise matters. With experience on both sides of litigation, we’re best placed to develop a strategy tailored to the particulars of each client’s case. By carefully assessing litigation risks and likely outcomes, we advise our clients on the best course of action, from mediation and arbitration through to litigation.

Corporate governance, director’s responsibilities and employment relationships

We advise companies, directors, senior employees and shareholders in relation to all aspects of their common law, equitable and Corporations Act rights and obligations, including:

  • Acting for companies, directors and senior employees in matters involving allegations of breaches of duty and trust

  • Acting for majority and minority shareholders in disputes involving allegations of oppressive, unfairly prejudicial and discriminatory conduct

  • Acting for companies, managers and employees in investigations and disputes arising out of employment relationships, including in relation to issues such as constructive dismissal, bullying and breach of contract

  • Acting for individuals and organisations in Royal Commissions and public inquiries, including before the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, and advising in relation to the associated reputational and other risks

Our clients

We are well-versed in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes for individuals and organisations across a range of industries, including:

Financial services
Aviation
Energy and resources
Transport and logistics 
Insurance 
Infrastructure and construction 
Agriculture and food