Civil Litigation
Assistance in civil suits and proceedings, including drafting of pleadings, applications and appearance before appropriate civil forums.
Civil & High Court Litigation
Representation and legal assistance in civil disputes and proceedings.
Overview
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Legal disputes require careful consideration of the facts, applicable law and available remedies. The practice provides legal assistance in civil and other applicable litigation matters and representation before appropriate forums.
Before proceedings are commenced, the material available is examined to identify the cause of action, the appropriate forum and the period of limitation that applies. Where a dispute can properly be addressed without recourse to litigation, that position is explained so that an informed decision can be taken.
- Civil Litigation
- High Court Matters
- Property Disputes
- Commercial Disputes
- Consumer Disputes
- Tax Litigation
- Intellectual Property Disputes
Scope
Areas of Litigation Assistance
The areas below indicate the kinds of disputes in which the practice provides assistance.
High Court Matters
Petitions and proceedings before the High Court, including the preparation of the record and appearance in listed matters.
Property Disputes
Disputes concerning title, possession, documentation and other property-related questions arising in civil proceedings.
Commercial & Corporate Disputes
Disputes arising out of commercial arrangements, contractual obligations and corporate relationships.
Consumer Disputes
Complaints and proceedings before consumer forums of appropriate jurisdiction under applicable consumer protection laws.
Intellectual Property Disputes
Matters concerning alleged infringement of trademarks, copyright and patents, and related proceedings.
How a Matter Proceeds
Conduct of a Litigation Matter
The stages below describe, in general terms, how a litigation matter is ordinarily approached. The actual course of any proceeding depends on the facts, the forum and the applicable procedural law.
01
Consultation
Discussion of the background facts and review of the documents available.
02
Assessment
Identification of the legal issues, the appropriate forum and the applicable limitation.
03
Notice or Institution
Issuing a legal notice where appropriate, or preparing and filing the proceeding.
04
Conduct of Proceedings
Appearance, filing of applications and steps required as the matter progresses.
05
Conclusion
Steps arising on conclusion of the matter, including any further remedy available.
Next Step
Discuss Your Legal Matter
For enquiries regarding legal assistance in a litigation matter, please contact the office. It is helpful to have the relevant documents and correspondence available at the time of the first discussion.
Please Note
No representation is made as to the outcome of any matter. The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for legal advice concerning a specific matter.