Skip to content

Disputes and Litigation Lawyers

Trustpilot logo with five stars
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Rated 4.9/5 on Google
Rated 4.9 on ReviewSolicitors

Businesses often encounter disputes as they grow, whether with competitors, suppliers, customers, employees, or partners. From intellectual property clashes in finance to product liability battles, conflicts are a regular part of the business landscape.

LegalVision’s disputes lawyers can assist at all stages of the disputes process, including:

  • providing strategic advice and guidance on potential dispute resolution options;
  • offering representation and advocacy in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings; and
  • developing tailored solutions to address the specific needs and objectives of each client’s dispute.

At LegalVision, our disputes team specialises in resolving conflicts swiftly, allowing you to refocus on your business priorities. Should litigation become necessary, our lawyers bring extensive experience to assist clients in various forms of dispute resolution.

Send an enquiry

How LegalVision Can Help

Experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyers

A commercial dispute can quickly affect cash flow, management time and important business relationships. The decisions made when the dispute first emerges often determine whether the business retains room to negotiate or becomes committed to a more costly process.

For an established business, a dispute may arise during an acquisition, after entering a new market or following a change in ownership or leadership. A supplier may stop performing, a shareholder relationship may deteriorate or another party may allege that your business has breached its contractual obligations. Taking advice early allows us to assess the commercial position alongside the legal merits, preserve evidence and consider how different approaches could affect the wider business.

Our commercial litigation solicitors advise on how and when to escalate a dispute. Where a negotiated outcome remains commercially sensible, we focus on resolving the matter without unnecessary proceedings. Where formal action is required, we advise on the strategy, risks and business implications from the outset.

Examples of when businesses come to us:

  • a significant contract is breaking down, and management needs to decide whether continued performance, termination or negotiated exit remains commercially viable
  • shareholders are deadlocked over control or an exit, and the disagreement is beginning to affect decisions across the business
  • proceedings have been threatened or commenced, and the business needs to assess its exposure, evidence and settlement position quickly

Our expertise

  • Commercial dispute resolution: We assess disputes at an early stage, including the contractual position, evidence, commercial leverage and available resolution options, so you can decide whether to negotiate, mediate or pursue formal proceedings.
  • Contract and trading disputes: We advise on breaches of contract, disputed termination rights, misrepresentation and disagreements with customers, suppliers and other commercial counterparties, including negotiating settlements where continued performance or an orderly exit remains possible.
  • Shareholder, director and partnership disputes: We advise where relationships between owners or decision-makers have broken down, including disputes about control, management, exits and contractual rights, so you can assess the available routes to resolution.
  • Professional negligence and commercial claims: We advise businesses pursuing or defending claims involving professional services, financial loss and alleged failures to meet contractual or professional obligations, with a focus on evidence, recoverability and the commercial value of pursuing the claim.
  • Litigation and enforcement: We represent clients in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings, including urgent applications and enforcement matters, and advise on litigation strategy as the dispute develops.

Our Services

Addressing Commercial Disputes
Whether it's negligence claims or breach of contract issues, our team specialises in resolving business conflicts. We offer support through negotiations, settlement talks, mediation, and pre-court settlements.

Litigation
In rare instances requiring court intervention, we excel in representing clients across various judicial levels. Count on our strategic counsel to streamline proceedings and mitigate litigation costs.

Debt Recovery Services
Struggling with unpaid debts from customers or suppliers? As creditors' advocates, we leverage our expertise in bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings to help you recover what's rightfully owed. From enforcing judgments to navigating legal complexities, we're here to support your financial interests.

“We act for business owners, founders and directors across contract disputes, shareholder and director disagreements, professional negligence claims and enforcement matters. We generally prefer to test commercial resolution before committing a client to litigation, but early preparation for proceedings often strengthens that negotiating position. Our clients return to us because dispute strategy should support the business beyond the immediate claim.”
Paula Kumar Paula Kumar Practice Leader, LegalVision

Providing businesses
with unlimited legal help.

Unlike other law firms, LegalVision provides businesses with ongoing and on-demand legal support through our unlimited legal services membership. When you become a member, you get access to an experienced team of lawyers to assist with all your business' legal needs. Your membership includes:

  • Unlimited Document Drafting,
    Reviews and Amendments
  • Unlimited Legal Advice Consultations
  • Unlimited Domestic Trade Marks
  • and more…

Frequently Asked Questions

What do commercial litigation solicitors do?

Commercial litigation solicitors help businesses resolve disputes, from negotiation through to court proceedings. LegalVision’s solicitors can advise on dispute strategy, negotiate settlements and represent businesses in contract, shareholder, professional negligence and other commercial disputes.

Can a commercial dispute be resolved without going to court?

Many commercial disputes are resolved through negotiation, settlement discussions or mediation. LegalVision’s solicitors can support each of these, weighing the legal position alongside cost, timing, relationships and operational priorities.

Can LegalVision help with a breach of contract claim?

Yes. Our commercial litigation solicitors can act for businesses bringing or defending breach of contract claims. Support can include letters before claim, settlement negotiations and court or arbitration proceedings where needed.

What types of commercial disputes can LegalVision help with?

Our solicitors can help with contract disputes, shareholder disputes, debt claims, professional negligence claims, partnership disputes and disputes with suppliers or customers, in negotiations, mediation and court proceedings.

How does LegalVision handle a commercial dispute?

Disputes usually start with the agreements, correspondence and evidence, and a discussion about your objectives. Our solicitors can then recommend a strategy and manage negotiations, mediation, settlement documents and litigation as the matter develops.

Why choose LegalVision’s commercial litigation solicitors?

Our litigation solicitors focus on commercially sensible outcomes for businesses in technology, construction, retail and professional services. Fixed fees give you cost certainty, and quick turnarounds help when limitation periods, court deadlines or settlement windows leave little room.

What our clients say about us

How we help
our clients

  • Cost Certainty

    We offer our clients a range of pricing options to suit their needs and provide transparency around legal costs. Our membership offers unlimited legal services for an affordable monthly fee.

  • Specialist Lawyers

    LegalVision caters to a full range of commercial law needs. Our lawyers are specialists who bring extensive experience from working at leading law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and across the world.

  • Responsive Timeframes

    We understand that timing is critical, particularly for businesses that have a large number of legal projects. LegalVision is committed to delivering our services within short timeframes that fit the commercial needs of our clients.

  • Custom Technology

    We have built our tech stack from the ground up. Our team of developers build technology to help streamline the workflow of our legal team and improve the client experience for our members.

Get quick legal help today

Fill out the website form or call us today

1

Receive your complimentary consultation

2

Accept your quote to engage our lawyers

3

You will be onboarded as a LegalVision member

4

Obtain legal assistance immediately

5

LegalVision is an award-winning business law firm

  • Award

    2025 Future of Legal Services Innovation Finalist - Legal Innovation Awards

  • Award

    2024 Law Company of the Year Finalist - The Lawyer Awards

  • Award

    2024 Law Firm of the Year Finalist - Modern Law Private Client Awards

  • Award

    2023 Economic Innovator of the Year Finalist - The Spectator

  • Award

    2023 Law Company of the Year Finalist - The Lawyer Awards