Hunt & Hunt is an Australian law firm with dedicated litigation and dispute resolution teams acting for businesses, government agencies, insurers, property owners, developers, professionals and individuals. Our litigators appear in state and federal courts, tribunals, mediations and arbitrations across Australia, and advise on disputes involving contracts, shareholders, property, construction, debt recovery and professional liability.
We are experienced litigators, but our focus is achieving the best commercial outcome for our clients. Sometimes that means commencing court proceedings. Often it means negotiating a faster, more cost-effective path to resolution. We tell clients early which path we recommend and why.
Need advice on a dispute? Call 1300 486 800 or contact our litigation team.
Litigation is the process of resolving a dispute through court or tribunal proceedings. Dispute resolution is the broader category that includes negotiation, mediation, arbitration, expert determination and conciliation.
Many commercial disputes resolve before trial. A litigation and dispute resolution lawyer helps clients understand their legal position, assess risk, select the most appropriate dispute resolution process and pursue the outcome that best protects their commercial interests.
We act in disputes involving breach of contract, contract interpretation, supply and service agreements, sale of business agreements, joint ventures, franchise arrangements and misleading or deceptive conduct claims under the Australian Consumer Law.
We advise on shareholder disputes, minority shareholder oppression claims, breaches of directors' duties, partnership disputes, business separations and corporate governance issues.
We act for landlords, tenants, property owners and developers in commercial leasing disputes, retail lease disputes, easement disputes, property ownership disputes and development-related disputes.
We assist clients with construction contract disputes, payment claims, security of payment matters, variation claims, defective works claims, delay claims and infrastructure project disputes.
We act for creditors, insolvency practitioners and businesses in debt recovery matters, statutory demands, insolvency litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, insolvent trading claims and enforcement actions.
We advise businesses, insurers and professionals in claims involving alleged professional negligence, breaches of duty and liability disputes.
Contract disputes can arise when one party fails to meet its obligations. We advise clients on enforcing contracts, defending claims and recovering losses arising from contractual breaches.
Disagreements between shareholders can disrupt management and threaten the future of a business. We assist clients with shareholder oppression claims, governance disputes and negotiated exits.
Directors face significant legal responsibilities. We advise on directors' duties, conflicts of interest, governance issues and claims involving alleged breaches of duty.
Recovering unpaid debts requires a strategic balance between legal rights and commercial realities. We help clients recover debts efficiently through negotiation, statutory demands and court proceedings.
Property and construction disputes often involve substantial financial exposure. We advise on ownership disputes, lease disputes, payment claims, defects and project-related disputes.
Businesses and individuals may have rights where they have suffered loss because of misleading or deceptive conduct. We advise on claims under the Australian Consumer Law and related legislation.
Court proceedings can be expensive, time-consuming and disruptive. Where appropriate, we help clients resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, expert determination and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Our focus is always on identifying the most effective and commercially sensible path to resolution.
Whether you are facing court proceedings, seeking to recover a debt, involved in a shareholder dispute or looking to resolve a commercial disagreement, our team can help you understand your options and develop a clear strategy for moving forward.
Insolvency disputes demand speed and commercial realism. We act for practitioners, creditors, directors and stakeholders in recoveries, voidable transactions, director claims and Corporations Act proceedings, with a focus on maximising recoveries and resolving matters efficiently.
Learn moreMany disputes stem from transactions and governance decisions. We work closely with our corporate and commercial lawyers on disputes involving contracts, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and business sales, ensuring litigation strategy aligns with the underlying deal and broader business objectives.
Learn moreIP disputes are rarely just about ownership — they are about protecting competitive advantage and value. We act in IP litigation and enforcement involving trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information and technology, focusing on commercially sensible outcomes and proportionate strategy.
Learn moreHunt & Hunt has been advising Australian businesses, insurers, government authorities, property owners and professionals for almost a century.
Our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers work closely with the firm's corporate, property, employment, construction, insolvency and insurance teams, providing integrated advice on complex disputes that often span multiple areas of law.
We understand that litigation is rarely just a legal issue. It is often a business issue, a financial issue and a reputational issue. Our role is to help clients navigate those challenges and achieve the best possible outcome.
No. Many disputes are resolved through negotiation, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution processes before court proceedings become necessary.
You should obtain legal advice promptly. The way you respond can significantly affect your legal position and any future proceedings.
The timeframe depends on the complexity of the dispute, the court involved and the conduct of the parties. Some matters resolve within weeks, while others may take many months or longer.
Costs vary depending on the nature of the dispute and the steps required to resolve it. We provide practical advice regarding likely costs and available options at every stage of a matter.
Australian courts often order the unsuccessful party to contribute to the successful party's legal costs. However, legal costs are rarely recovered in full.
Mediation is a confidential process in which an independent mediator assists parties to negotiate a resolution. It is often an effective way to resolve disputes without the time and expense of a trial.
Shareholder oppression occurs when a company's affairs are conducted in a way that is unfairly prejudicial, unfairly discriminatory or unfairly detrimental to a shareholder. Courts have broad powers to provide remedies in appropriate cases.
Yes. Directors may face personal liability for breaches of their duties, insolvent trading, certain taxation obligations and other statutory responsibilities.
Australian Consumer Law prohibits conduct that is misleading or deceptive, or likely to mislead or deceive. Parties who suffer loss as a result may be entitled to legal remedies.
As early as possible. Early advice can preserve evidence, identify risks, improve negotiating positions and often prevent disputes from escalating.
Whether you are facing court proceedings, recovering a debt, dealing with a shareholder dispute or seeking to resolve a commercial disagreement, our team can help you understand your options and develop a clear strategy for moving forward.
Call 1300 486 800 or get in touch with Hunt & Hunt today.
