Practice Area - Australian Consumer Law
Advice on misleading or deceptive conduct by corporations & persons in trade or commerce in contravention of the Australian Consumer Law
‘Misleading or deceptive’ conduct interpretation & application advice
Misleading conduct through words, action, or silence
Contravention of the ACL by misleading or deceptive express statements
Contravention of the ACL by means of non-disclosure
Negotiation techniques & misleading conduct by silence
Misleading conduct in transactions involving an actual or putative contract as non-contractual source of liability & remedies under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Advice on proportionate liability for misleading & deceptive conduct claims (apportionable claims) if the claim is a claim for damages under section 236 of the ACL for economic loss or damage to property damage caused by conduct contravening section 18 of the ACL
Advice on unconscionable conduct (within the meaning of the unwritten law from time to time) in trade or commerce & liability & remedies
Advice on unfair terms of consumer contracts & small business contracts.
Other
Our services include the provision of legal advice on a wide range of commercial issues arising in Western Australia, including issues arising in relation to Australian Consumer Law.
With significant experience in commerce as well as law, we can assist with legal advice in connection with the following:
Misleading or deceptive conduct advice on the interpretation & application of misleading or deceptive conduct
Misleading or deceptive conduct in negotiating contracts & agreements
Advice on the application of misleading or deceptive conduct legislation in diverse situations in resources & energy & diverse industrial, commercial, business & other
Statutory unfair contract terms
Statutory unconscionable conduct