Arbitration
A structured private dispute process that may be required by contract or chosen as an alternative to court.
A contract contains an arbitration clause, or parties want a formal process outside ordinary court.
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A structured private dispute process that may be required by contract or chosen as an alternative to court.
A contract contains an arbitration clause, or parties want a formal process outside ordinary court.
Agreements regulating the rights, responsibilities and relationships of participants in an association or venture.
People are formalising how they will work together, make decisions or exit.
Practical legal support for the agreements, obligations and disputes that arise in operating a business.
A commercial decision has legal consequences or needs to be documented clearly.
Court-based resolution of non-criminal disputes, including claims, defences and enforcement steps.
Negotiation has failed, a summons has arrived, or a claim may need formal proceedings.
Legal recovery of outstanding amounts through demand, negotiation and, where needed, litigation.
Invoices or debts remain unpaid despite ordinary collection efforts.
Advice and drafting for business transactions, commercial relationships and disputes.
A transaction, supplier/customer relationship or business obligation needs legal structure.
Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements to define rights, obligations, risk and remedies.
A deal is about to be signed or an existing contract needs revision.
Legal guidance relating to companies, governance, ownership relationships and corporate arrangements.
Owners or directors need to structure decisions, rights or business changes.
Legal support for construction contracts, payment issues, delays, defects, project disputes and related claims.
A project participant disputes payment, scope, performance, delay or contractual responsibility.
Drafting, review, interpretation and enforcement of agreements.
You are entering an important agreement or disagree about what an existing contract requires.
Debt-recovery processes tailored to amounts owed in a commercial context.
A business debtor is not paying and escalation is required.
Legal assistance with the administration and winding-up of a deceased person’s estate.
A family member has died and the estate process must be handled.
Legal representation and guidance through divorce proceedings and the issues that accompany them.
A marriage is ending and formal legal steps or settlement terms are required.
A facilitated process aimed at resolving divorce-related issues by agreement where appropriate.
Separating spouses want to try reach workable terms without litigating every issue.
Legal processes concerning unlawful occupation and the recovery of possession.
A landlord or property owner needs advice on a lawful eviction process.
Legal guidance for family-related rights, responsibilities, agreements and disputes.
A personal or family relationship has developed a legal issue that needs formal advice.
Legal support around franchise arrangements, agreements and commercial obligations.
A business is buying, granting or reviewing a franchise relationship.
Representation in disputes that require formal legal correspondence, proceedings or defence.
A dispute is escalating and legal action appears likely or has already begun.
Litigation and procedural work in matters falling within the High Court.
A significant or procedurally complex matter requires High Court proceedings.
Drafting, review and enforcement of lease agreements and related occupancy obligations.
A lease is being negotiated, breached or disputed.
Legal representation and advice in criminal proceedings.
A person faces a criminal complaint, investigation or court process.
Civil litigation and related procedures within the Magistrates’ Court jurisdiction.
A claim or defence falls within the Magistrates’ Court process.
Legal assistance with maintenance obligations and related family-law processes.
Support arrangements need to be established, changed or enforced.
Legal support concerning marriage-related rights, agreements and disputes.
Marriage, separation or financial arrangements require legal clarity.
Agreements defining how partners contribute, decide, share value and manage exits or disputes.
People are entering or revising a business partnership.
Legal assistance relating to rehabilitation following sequestration or insolvency circumstances.
A person needs advice on restoring legal status after insolvency-related proceedings.
Legal structuring and documentation for buying or selling a business.
A business or business assets are changing ownership.
Agreements governing the relationship among shareholders beyond the company’s constitutional documents.
Shareholders need clear rules for decision-making, transfers, deadlocks or exits.
Drafting and updating wills to record testamentary wishes and reduce uncertainty.
You need a first will or your family, assets or intentions have changed.