When things get tough, you don’t have to face them alone. We’re here to help you navigate the way forward.
Legal disputes can be challenging — emotionally, financially, and mentally. We’re here to help you navigate them with clarity and confidence.
No two disputes are the same. Whether it’s a business disagreement, a property issue, or a family matter, it’s important to get legal advice that’s tailored to your situation.
We understand the toll disputes can take. Our team will give you practical, objective advice and work with you to resolve things as quickly and efficiently as possible.
our services
Get started with an initial consultation
The first step toward resolution is connecting with the right team.
Initial consultation
$440 inc GST
The starting point is for us to meet for a consultation of up to 60 minutes. During the consultation, we will gather the relevant facts from you, give you preliminary advice and develop a strategy to manage the situation.
At your consultation we will discuss:
- The possible causes of action;
- Prospects of a counter-claim;
- Alternative avenues for resolution;
- Will the respondent be able to pay?
- How much will it cost?
Assessment
The outcome of most court cases turns more on the facts than on legal principles. So before commencing proceedings for complex cases, it’s important to assess the strengths of your case and the prospects of success. This can be time-consuming, but properly undertaken will save money and possible embarrassment in the long term.
We will:
- catalogue and review relevant written material (contracts, correspondence, memoranda etc);
- take from you a statement of your evidence cross-referenced to the documents;
- consider the applicable legal principles;
- deliver to you a written or verbal suggested strategy (or alternative strategies) based on what we learn;
- make you a written offer (quote) for the further services that we expect that you will require.
Because it is difficult to accurately calculate the time involved in advance. We charge for assessments on a timed basis. At your initial consultation, we will give you some indication of the approximate cost to undertake this exercise.
Mediation and negotiation
Many matters are resolved before trial, either at court-convened mediations or by negotiation. Subject to your instructions we will always explore the prospects of a mediated or negotiated settlement.
Points to consider:
- Negotiations are best conducted with a full appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of your case.
- Most litigation is not clear-cut – if so it’s usually wise to consider a compromise. On the other hand if the outcome is not in doubt, you should not feel obliged to discount your claim.
- Negotiate from a position of strength, and follow through with any threatened action.
- Don’t over-invest in negotiations. Your opponent may attempt to maximise a weak position by engaging you in protracted discussions in the hope that you will simply give in to save time.
- Sometimes it’s productive for you to communicate directly with your opponent (but not his lawyer). We strongly recommend that you first discuss proposed communications with us first.
- Often a good compromise occurs when neither party is satisfied with the outcome.
Litigation
Please refer to The litigation process for a summary of the procedures. We will bill you progressively for the expected stages of the litigation.
Many cases (about 95% in the Supreme Court of WA) are resolved before trial.
