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Our seasoned team of lawyers and solicitors possesses comprehensive expertise

In all aspects of commercial law and commercial litigation. Their extensive experience is complemented by a detailed understanding of the various industries we serve, providing you with pragmatic and strategic legal solutions.

We have an advantageous proximity to regulators such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), various occupational licensing boards, and agencies overseeing tax and corporate governance, namely ATO/ASIC. We are adept at handling investigations, complaints, and litigation involving these authorities, ensuring our clients’ interests are always safeguarded.

We also specialize in setting up contractual agreements for businesses of all sizes. Our team’s expert understanding of legislative requirements and industry standards helps in drafting legally sound contracts that protect your business interests and maintain regulatory compliance. We offer advice on compliance matters, enabling our clients to operate their business within the confines of the law and reduce the risk of penalties or legal action.

At Rothwell Lawyers, we prioritize our clients’ best interests. We strive to deliver top-tier legal advice, but we also recognize the financial implications of litigation. We, therefore, assess each case meticulously, factoring in the costs of litigation and exploring potential alternatives for dispute resolution. Our objective is to offer the most efficient, cost-effective solutions that serve our clients’ objectives.

Our extensive range of services caters to various commercial disputes, ensuring that no matter what the nature of your legal issue is, we have the requisite knowledge and experience to help.

Commercial Litigation

Commercial litigation can be unpredictable – so it’s vital to have the best possible representation in court. We have an outstanding track record in commercial litigation matters in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Federal Court and Federal Magistrates Court.

Commercial Debts

Our expert team of commercial lawyers never shies away from tough commercial debt matters. We’re well versed in enforcement proceedings to recover judgment debts including the winding-up of insolvent companies, sale of real property to satisfy a judgment debt, issue of warrants to seize property and other avenues available through the court system.

We also have extensive experience in commercial defence for debt recovery proceedings, including filing of Defences, drafting of evidence for hearing and negotiations towards settlement.

Partnership Disputes

Disputes between business partners are very common and can be highly emotional. To ensure the best outcome for all parties, it is essential that you seek professional advice. Our commercial lawyers can help you resolve disputes arising from all types of partnership agreements, including contracts, verbal agreements, the supply of goods and services and sale of business.

Commercial Agreements

We regularly negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements for our clients, including intellectual property, licensing, distribution and manufacturing.

We’re highly experienced in franchise agreements and can represent both franchisor and franchisee, ensuring you understand your rights and obligations, negotiate the best terms and resolve any disputes that arise.

Commercial property agreements are also our specialty. Our team has extensive knowledge of property and land subdivisions across metropolitan Melbourne, and can help you to negotiate and settle a wide range of property disputes including enforcement of leases and licences, and infringement of property rights.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial Debt Recovery: We provide robust strategies to recover debts and secure your financial interests.
Working with Regulators: Our close relationships with regulators ensure effective representation and advocacy in matters of compliance and investigation.
Employment Law: We offer guidance on diverse employment law issues, including contract terms, dismissal disputes, and workplace discrimination.
Commercial Defence: We provide vigorous defence for businesses in legal proceedings. Enforcement Proceedings: Our team can handle enforcement proceedings, offering efficient strategies to enforce or defend judgments.
Partnership Disputes and Dissolution: We mediate partnership disputes and manage the legal aspects of partnership dissolution.
Franchise Agreement Disputes: We offer expert advice and representation in matters of franchise disagreements.
Sale of Business Disputes: We assist in resolving conflicts arising during the sale of a business.
Joint Ventures: Our team guides businesses through the legal complexities of setting up joint ventures.
Commercial Agreement Disputes: We provide effective legal solutions for disputes relating to commercial agreements.
Commercial Property Disputes: We represent clients in disputes over commercial property, including lease disagreements and property rights issues.

F.A.Q.

Our team has extensive expertise in all aspects of commercial law and commercial litigation. This includes commercial debt recovery, employment law, commercial defence, enforcement proceedings, partnership disputes and dissolution, franchise agreement disputes, sale of business disputes, joint ventures, commercial agreement disputes, and commercial property disputes.
We have close relationships with these regulators and are experienced in handling investigations, complaints, and litigation involving these authorities. Our familiarity with regulatory frameworks and procedures ensures our clients' interests are always protected.
Yes, we specialise in setting up contractual agreements for businesses of all sizes. Our team's understanding of legislative requirements and industry standards allows us to draft contracts that protect your business interests while maintaining regulatory compliance. We also offer advice on compliance matters, helping our clients operate within the law and minimise risk.
Absolutely. While we strive to deliver top-tier legal advice, we also recognise the financial implications of litigation. We assess each case meticulously, considering the costs of litigation and exploring potential alternatives for dispute resolution to offer the most efficient, cost-effective solutions.

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