Civil and Commercial Dispute Resolution

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.