Our practice covers dispute avoidance, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and (if required as a last resort, or if they have already been commenced by others) court proceedings.

We provide advice and assistance in resolving diverse types of business & commercial problems, including in relation to the following:

Contract & other legal problems & different points of view

Negotiating to resolve differences & disputes,

Alternative dispute resolution strategies, particularly mediation if appropriate,

The prospects of litigation or arbitration, and on how to otherwise avoid, settle or proceed with arbitration or litigation. 

Commercial negotiations & formal mediations (in WA & interstate)

Using court processes if necessary to further the client’s access to justice e.g. pre-action discovery,

Briefing independent engineering, technical, scientific & other disciplines of expertise to assist with the resolution of disputes.