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Commercial Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Disputes are an unfortunate part of business, but with the right legal support, they can be effectively managed and resolved. At Robbins Watson Solicitors, our experienced commercial dispute resolution and litigation team is dedicated to protecting your business interests and minimising disruptions.

Our Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services

We provide strategic advice and representation for various commercial disputes, including:

  • Contract Disputes: Assisting with disputes arising from breach of contract, misrepresentation, and contract termination.
  • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes: Resolving conflicts between shareholders or partners to protect business operations.
  • Debt Recovery: Assisting with debt recovery processes, including issuing statutory demands and court proceedings.
  • Franchise Disputes: Advising franchisors and franchisees on disputes arising from franchise agreements.
  • Negligence Claims: Assisting with claims arising from professional negligence, including breaches of duty.
  • Building and Construction Disputes: Resolving disputes related to construction contracts, defective work, and delay claims.

Why Choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

  • Experienced Litigators: Our team has extensive experience in commercial dispute resolution, representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
  • Strategic Approach: We focus on achieving practical, cost-effective outcomes that minimise business disruption.
  • Clear Communication: We provide clear, straightforward advice to help you make informed decisions.

Resolve Your Business Disputes with Confidence

If you’re facing a business dispute, trust Robbins Watson Solicitors to provide strategic and effective legal representation. Contact our team today at 07 5576 9999 to discuss your dispute resolution needs.

Meet the team

Sean Powell

Managing Partner

Andrew Smyth

Consultant

Thomas Adamson

Senior Associate

Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

Discover what makes us different.

Experience you can count on

With over 60 years in business, we position our clients and their businesses with the best advice to enable them to prosper.

We’re committed to you

We recognise your needs, assess specific priorities and objectives and develop strategies to meet them.

Enduring relationships

We generously invest time and expertise to understand our clients and build beneficial long-term relationships.

Efficient teams

We embrace technology to ensure our clients outcomes are delivered quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

What our clients have to say

As first home buyers Emma from Robbins Watson made the experience stress free. With her professional service and excellent knowledge of industry. Couldn't recommend her more. Thank you!

Kimberley G

Very pleased with this firm and the outcome we received. Highly recommend Robbins Watson for any Family Law matters.

Cate B

Sean and his team have always been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend Robbins Watson Solicitors more!

B.M.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Alexandra Coyle, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of the legal issues involved which was very reassuring. I felt well-informed throughout the process, and she worked tirelessly to ensure a successful outcome for me. I’m glad I reached out to this firm. Thank you for making a challenging situation so manageable. I highly recommend Alexandra for anyone seeking reliable and empathetic legal assistance.

Justyna B

I was so pleased with Bell’s work. I found her easy to get along with, explain things clearly and make the whole process calm. I would recommend her to anyone going through an estate dispute.

Taylah C

Marcus, thank you again for your support throughout the settlement process, we very much appreciate your professionalism, advice and communication from start to finish! We would be happy to recommend Robbins Watson to our family and friends.

Angela

Good morning – just wanted to send a quick email off and let you know how impressed (my wife and myself) have been with Emma – We have bought a couple of properties up there over the last year or two – we’re from Wagga Wagga, NSW and are relocating up there at the end of this year. Emma has been absolutely fantastic to deal with and we couldn’t be happier!!! It makes things really easy when you have someone on the ball like she is – so yeah, just a quick ‘Well done’ – thanks so much, we really appreciate it and keep up the good work!

Jarrod

Thank you again for your services, I cannot fault you and your team. You are always such a pleasure to deal with and make what would normally be a stressful time, quite the opposite.

Emma (& Helen)

Please extend my warmest thanks to All that have assisted me. You all have made the process of dealing with Wills, selling property, and soon with my own Will and things. Robbins Watson have exceeded my expectations in ability, personal interactions, pleasant meetings; in short, you are my Solicitors of choice, and I say so to any and all.

George

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are common causes of commercial disputes?

Disputes may arise over contractual breaches, unpaid accounts, partnership disagreements, breaches of directors’ duties and misleading or deceptive conduct.

Can alternative dispute resolution save time and money?

Mediation, conciliation or arbitration can resolve disputes more quickly and confidentially than court proceedings, often preserving business relationships.

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Mediation involves a neutral facilitator who assists parties to reach their own agreement, whereas an arbitrator hears the evidence and imposes a binding decision similar to a judge.

When is litigation necessary?

If negotiations fail or urgent court orders are required to protect assets or enforce rights, litigation may be the only effective avenue for resolution.

Are court orders enforceable across states?

Judgments made by Australian courts are generally enforceable throughout Australia under the Service and Execution of Process Act and reciprocal enforcement arrangements.