Our Expertise

We are experts in commercial litigation and disputes with a strong and respected reputation spanning over 12 years. Our expertise covers most areas of commercial disputes including commercial contracts, intellectual property, copyright, cyber liability, technology projects, IT, media & defamation, professional athletes and sport, insurance, fraud, crypto, negligence, trespass, high net-worth individuals and the list goes on. We have a proven track record in successfully representing clients in a broad cross-section of disputes and if a matter needs to proceed to trial, we strongly advocate to represent our clients’ interests until the matter ends.

Our debt recovery services involve providing expert legal assistance in recovering outstanding debts for our individual and business clients. We represent clients in pursuing unpaid debts through negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary, legal action. We aim to expedite the debt recovery process and secure favourable outcomes, ensuring our clients receive the funds owed to them while minimising financial losses and maintaining professional relationships. Unlike some debt collection agencies, we do not charge a commission on recovered debts.

We advise our clients on a broad range of commercial contracts including supply agreements, managed IT services agreements, intellectual property and technology and insurance contracts. We explain their rights and obligations including any gaps and liability risks and help negotiate terms where necessary. We are experts in contractual disputes and aim to help our clients resolve them without the need to litigate. If court cannot be avoided, we are highly experienced in court advocacy and have successfully represented clients across all NSW courts, courts in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia as well as the Federal Court and High Court of Australia.

We provide our clients with legal support and representation in cyber-related disputes. We also advise on privacy policies and compliance under Australian privacy law. We have extensive expertise in cyber-related disputes where we’ve represented clients in asserting or defending liability claims, including claims against managed IT service providers, lost funds due to business email compromise (BEC) and misdirection of funds following fraudulent impersonation. When required, we assist our clients to protect their data assets and respond effectively to potential cyber incidents by partnering them with one of our trusted cyber panellists ensuring our clients get the best service to protect themselves and adequately respond to a cyber incident.

We provide legal services to insurers and insureds in relation to insurance claim disputes (including complaints lodged with AFCA). We advocate for fair settlements and protecting our clients' interests in claims concerning cyber, media and property liability claims. We work with our clients to resolve matters quickly and commercially and if required, pull on our many years’ experience in litigating matters in court. We can also assist with advising insurers and insureds on insurance policy interpretation and if insureds have a broker, we can liaise with them to provide a seamless insurance law advisory service.

Our intellectual property services centre on safeguarding our clients' creations and innovations through trade marks, registered designs and copyright. We represent clients in litigated intellectual property disputes, in particular copyright and trade mark disputes as well as claims concerning the tort of passing off. Our suite of IP services range from providing guidance on IP strategy, rights enforcement and portfolio management, helping our clients secure legal rights and defend against infringements. We also facilitate technology transfers and licensing agreements to commercialise their creations and innovations.

We provide litigation advocacy for our clients in civil and commercial disputes. We represents clients in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations, advocating for their rights and interests throughout the disputes and litigation process. Our services include case evaluation, legal strategy development, evidence gathering and persuasive courtroom advocacy to resolve our clients’ disputes. Where the matter is complex, specialised or in a superior court, we will recommend briefing specialised junior and/or senior counsel to lead the matter to its conclusion. We aim to achieve favourable outcomes for our clients by leveraging our expertise in navigating the complexities of Australian law and legal process and procedure in various Australian courts to effectively present our clients’ cases.

We provide expert media law advice and pre-publication clearances to media, individuals and other organisations who are content publishers. We help them manage potential defamation and other publication risks across the complex areas of broadcasting, print, advertising, photography and digital. We are highly experienced in defamation claims, copyright claims, sub-judice contempt, claims for and against court suppression orders, trespass and surveillance laws. We represent clients and media organisations wanting to assert or defend claims. Over the years, we have represented some of Australia’s largest media organisations, book publishers, online publishers, company boards and other individuals or organisations deemed to be publishers.

We provide legal advice and representation in negligence and other torts to support individuals and businesses civil wrong cases. We represent clients including insurers and insureds in claims related to negligence, professional malpractice, and other tortious acts, seeking compensation for damages and injuries caused by another party's wrongful acts or omissions. We provide expert counsel, evidence gathering, and litigation expertise to secure favourable outcomes and justice for our clients in negligence and tort-related disputes. We have represented clients in claims concerning intentional and non-intentional torts to the person and property including goods and land. We have represented clients in negligence cases, trespass, nuisance, conversion and detinue, injurious falsehood and passing off.

We cater to the unique legal needs of athletes, sports organisations, and adventure companies by providing legal representation in matters such as contract negotiations, athlete endorsements, and sponsorship agreements, ensuring the protection of clients' rights and interests. We also offer assistance in resolving disputes related to sports contracts, doping allegations, and disciplinary actions, safeguarding the reputation and career of athletes and sports professionals. We advise adventure companies on liability issues, risk management, and regulatory compliance, helping them navigate legal complexities associated with offering adventurous activities and tours.

Our surveillance and drone law services cover the use of surveillance technologies (including the use of mobile phone cameras and other listening and optical surveillance devices) and drones. We provide advice on compliance with privacy and surveillance laws and regulations, ensuring that clients' surveillance activities are conducted within the bounds of the law. We also provide legal guidance on drone regulations, licensing, and liability issues, addressing the legal complexities surrounding the use of drones in various industries. Our services aim to assist clients in navigating the evolving legal landscape of surveillance and drone operations while safeguarding privacy rights and adhering to regulatory requirements.

We provide our clients with guidance on IT contracts, software licensing and intellectual property matters, ensuring clients' technology assets are protected and utilised effectively. We have particular expertise in technology disputes and litigation having acted in a large IT project dispute for a global technology company. Additionally, we can assist our clients with legal aspects of e-commerce, digital transactions and technology-driven innovations, providing comprehensive legal support to businesses navigating the rapidly evolving technology landscape.