Civil and commercial dispute resolution involves the liability of individuals and companies, including claims for damages (monetary compensation). It deals with claims arising from the following:
- Contractual disputes
- Negligence
- Torts
- Defamation
- Employment disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Tenancy disputes
- Property disputes
- Real property disputes
This area of practice involves the following dispute resolution processes:
- Issuing letters of demand
- Advising clients on the cause of action(s) to commence proceedings in court
- Advising clients on arbitration
- Advising clients on mediation
- Providing written legal opinions to clients
- Drafting of pleadings and/or cases
- Discovery and inspection of documents
- Drafting of affidavits
- Witness preparation
- Making submissions (legal arguments) during hearings and/or trials
If you require any assistance relating to this area of law, feel free to contact us.