Commercial Disputes

Resolving Business Disputes with Minimal Disruption

Understanding Commercial Disputes in Australia

Disputes are an inevitable part of doing business, but they don’t have to derail your operations or damage valuable relationships.

Whether you’re dealing with a breach of contract, a shareholder disagreement, or a regulatory issue, our commercial disputes team will assess your position, outline your options clearly, and guide you toward the most efficient resolution possible.

Commercial disputes can arise in any industry and at any stage of a business relationship. Common disputes include:

  • Breach of contract or non-performance.

  • Partnership or shareholder disagreements.

  • Supply chain and distribution conflicts.

  • Disputes over intellectual property or trade secrets.

  • Debt recovery and payment disputes.

  • Misrepresentation, misleading conduct, or breach of consumer law.

At THAMS Law Group, we help you resolve commercial disputes quickly, strategically, and with a focus on protecting both your legal and commercial interests. Our role is to tailor the strategy to your priorities — whether that’s preserving a partnership, recovering funds quickly, or pursuing full legal enforcement.

WHAT WE DO

Our Approach to Resolution

Early Intervention

In many cases, prompt and carefully worded communication can prevent disputes from escalating. We help you identify leverage points, negotiate from a position of strength, and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration can resolve matters faster and with less cost than court proceedings. We guide you through these processes, ensuring your case is well-prepared and your interests are protected.

Litigation and Court Proceedings

When litigation is unavoidable, we act decisively. Our lawyers are skilled in managing complex cases in the Federal Court, state Supreme Courts, and other jurisdictions, always with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and strategic advantage.

Preventing Future Disputes

Resolving a dispute is only part of the job. We also work with clients to identify the root cause and implement preventative measures, whether that’s tightening contracts, improving governance, or creating clearer operational procedures.

Our approach is proactive and commercially focused. We provide clear advice on your position, risks, and options, and we ensure that any preventative measures make practical sense for your business. Drawing on experience across industries, from SMEs to large corporates, we tailor solutions that are as strategic as they are effective.

Cost transparency is central to the way we work, so you can make informed decisions at every stage. And because we treat every matter as if it were our own, our focus is always on protecting your reputation, preserving valuable relationships, and safeguarding your bottom line for the long term.

Protecting Your Business Interests
in Every Dispute

At THAMS Law Group, we help businesses resolve disputes efficiently while protecting commercial relationships and minimising risk.

Our focus is on achieving outcomes that make business sense, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation when necessary. We take the time to understand your objectives, assess your legal position, and craft a strategy that balances commercial priorities with the need for swift, decisive resolution.

FAQs

  • Not always. Many disputes can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, saving time and costs. Court is usually a last resort.

  • Timelines vary depending on the complexity of the case and the approach taken. Mediation can resolve issues in weeks, while litigation can take months or years.

  • If negotiation fails, we can pursue formal legal proceedings to enforce your rights and seek appropriate remedies.

  • In many cases, the losing party is ordered to pay part of the winning party’s costs, but this is not guaranteed. We’ll advise on your prospects from the outset.