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Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate & Commercial Law, Business Law, Business Structuring & Transactions

Oppression of a minority shareholder - a common dispute

When majority control crosses the line into unfairness, minority shareholders are not without recourse. This overview explains what oppression looks like and how the Court responds.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Bringing proceedings on behalf of a Company

When a company cannot or will not act, directors and shareholders may step in. This case highlights when the Court will allow proceedings to be brought on the company’s behalf — and the risks that come with it.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Obtaining orders against Google LLC to reveal a fake reviewer

When a damaging anonymous review crossed the line, legal action forced Google to reveal the identity behind the account—exposing a competitor posing as a customer.

Corporate & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions

Frozen Out: When You Are Being Squeezed Out of Your Own Business

When control shifts and transparency disappears, minority shareholders can find themselves locked out of the business they helped build. The law provides powerful remedies — but evidence is critical.

Employment Law, Workplace Investigation, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

When a Former Employee Has Stolen Confidential Information

When confidential data walks out the door, speed matters. Early court intervention can prevent irreparable commercial damage.

Corporate & Commercial Law, Business Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions

Handshake Deals and Verbal Promises: Can You Enforce an Unwritten Contract?

Handshake deals feel simple — right up until memory, money and expectations diverge. If nothing is in writing, evidence becomes the battleground.

Agribusiness & Regional Enterprises, Private Client, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

When the Family Farm Becomes a Battlefield

What starts as a handshake at the kitchen table can end in years of litigation. When family succession plans are undocumented, disputes can escalate quickly.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Employment Law

Trust Broken: What to Do When an Employee Steals

When employee theft occurs, hesitation can cost you. Acting quickly — and strategically — can significantly improve your chances of recovery.

Corporate & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

When Business Partners Become Opponents: Navigating Director and Shareholder Disputes

When trust breaks down inside a company, the consequences can be commercially devastating. Understanding your legal options early can protect both your position and your investment.

International & Cross-Border, International, Australia, Asia Advisory, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Enforcing a Chinese Judgment in Australia – A Recent Supreme Court of Victoria Decision

Australian courts can enforce Chinese court judgments where strict legal criteria are met. A recent Victorian Supreme Court decision confirms how the process works.