Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Disagreements and disputes can disrupt projects and create roadblocks. Our lawyers are well equipped to obtain favourable outcomes in disputes through the use of alternative dispute resolution or, if needed, litigation.
Our Dispute Resolution & Litigation Expertise
Our highly skilled Dispute Resolution & Litigation lawyers work closely with our clients to achieve the best possible results.
The team’s collaborative approach and commitment to our clients helps them achieve a practical and cost-effective way forward, while navigating the sensitive nature of the matters under dispute.
We understand the need for quick, cost-effective solutions to disputes. This is why we look to alternative dispute resolution options first, including mediation and arbitration.
If matters do proceed to litigation, then we are well equipped to successfully prosecute or defend our clients in court proceedings.
As well as a dedicated Dispute Resolution & Litigation team, we have leading lawyers in this field embedded within each of our main capability areas. This means we have the expertise to deal with every type of dispute, from construction and property through to workplace and insolvency disputes.
Maddocks is proud to be a finalist for Disputes and Litigation Team of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Explore the dispute resolution services we offer, meet the team and read their latest insights below.
What we achieve for our Dispute Resolution & Litigation clients
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Resolve disputes through ADR
Prior to taking an issue to the courts, we aim to achieve a result through alternative dispute resolution.
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Resolve disputes through litigation
If needs be, we are equipped to take disputes to court – and win.
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Representation at major hearings
We have represented clients’ interests in all kinds of Australian inquests, Royal Commissions and hearings.
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Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
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Construction
Our construction service provides advice to generate a way forward for property and infrastructure clients needing legal, business and regulatory insight.
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
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Franchising
We advise on the application of the Franchising Code and have specialist expertise in its content and application.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Restructuring & Insolvency
Our team advises a number of participants in creating and implementing restructuring, insolvency and recovery strategies.
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Royal Commissions, Inquiries & Inquests
Our Royal Commissions and inquiries team is one of Australia’s leaders in the field, resulting in strategic advice that benefits our clients.
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- Resolve disputes through ADR
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Resolve disputes through litigation
Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
Learn more
Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn more
Restructuring & Insolvency
Our team advises a number of participants in creating and implementing restructuring, insolvency and recovery strategies.
Learn more
Franchising
We advise on the application of the Franchising Code and have specialist expertise in its content and application.
Learn more
Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
Learn more
Construction
Our construction service provides advice to generate a way forward for property and infrastructure clients needing legal, business and regulatory insight.
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- Representation at major hearings
Insights from the Team
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Other services used by our Dispute Resolution & Litigation clients
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
Learn more
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn more
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Royal Commissions, Inquiries & Inquests
Our Royal Commissions and inquiries team is one of Australia’s leaders in the field, resulting in strategic advice that benefits our clients.
Learn more