Commercial Litigation

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At SB Law, our experienced commercial litigation lawyers represent companies, directors, shareholders, and business owners in a wide range of disputes. We understand that commercial disputes can be disruptive, costly, and damaging to your business.

Our approach is strategic, commercially focused, and tailored to resolving matters efficiently while protecting your long-term business interests.

We assist clients with all types of business and corporate disputes, including:

• Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract Claims – enforcing rights and resolving disagreements
   
• Shareholder & Partnership Disputes – managing conflicts among owners and partners
   
• Joint Venture Conflicts – protecting commercial interests in collaborative arrangements
   
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims – addressing conflicts of duty and trust
   
• Director Disputes – resolving conflicts between company directors
   

By combining strong advocacy with practical, commercially-focused advice, we aim to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes for your business.

We provide expert advice on contentious insolvency matters, acting for companies, directors, creditors, and insolvency practitioners. Our services include:

• Debt Recovery & Enforcement Action – recovering amounts owed efficiently and effectively
   
• Statutory Demands & Winding-Up Petitions – advising on compliance and strategic responses
   
• Bankruptcy Applications – assisting in initiating or responding to bankruptcy proceedings
   
• Director Misfeasance & Wrongful Trading Claims – protecting directors and companies from personal liability
   
• Disputes Involving Administrators & Liquidators – managing conflicts during insolvency processes
   

Insolvency disputes require urgent, decisive action. Our team provides clear advice to help you understand your position, minimise risk, and protect your interests.

At SB Law, we provide results-driven, strategic advice across all areas of property litigation and dispute resolution. Whether you are a property owner, landlord, tenant, developer, or investor, our experienced property litigation solicitors in Victoria work to protect your interests and resolve disputes efficiently.

Property disputes can be complex, stressful, and financially significant. Our approach is practical, commercially focused, and tailored to achieving the best possible outcome for your unique situation.

We advise and represent clients in a wide range of property and leasing disputes, including:

• Boundary Disputes – resolving disagreements over property lines and encroachments
   
• Easement and Right of Way Disputes – clarifying and enforcing access rights
   
• Adverse Possession Claims – managing claims to property ownership
   
• Retail and Commercial Lease Disputes – handling landlord-tenant conflicts
   
• Rental Terms & Lease Enforcement Issues – enforcing lease obligations and agreements
   
• Contracts for Sale of Land Disputes – resolving conflicts arising from property transactions
   

Our team works proactively to resolve disputes early wherever possible, while providing strong representation when litigation becomes necessary.

We have extensive experience in complex, high-value property disputes, including:

• Commercial Leasing Disputes – advising on rent, obligations, and lease enforcement
   
• Property Development Conflicts – managing developer and investor disputes
   
• Off-the-Plan Disputes – handling conflicts relating to pre-construction sales
   
• Property Transaction Disagreements – resolving contract and settlement issues
   
• Specific Performance & Contract Enforcement Claims – ensuring contractual obligations are met
   

By combining technical legal expertise with strategic advice, we protect your investment and minimise your risk.

Our team provides expert representation in a broad range of contentious property matters, including:

• Mortgage Disputes – resolving lender and borrower conflicts
   
• Caveat Disputes & Removal Applications – challenging or enforcing caveats on property titles
   
• Trust Disputes Involving Property – advising trustees, beneficiaries, and co-owners
   
• Co-Ownership & Beneficial Interest Claims – managing disputes among joint owners
   

Our property litigation solicitors understand both the legal and commercial implications of property disputes, providing clear, decisive advice every step of the way.

Disputes over wills and estates are often emotionally charged, especially where there is a perceived lack of fairness or unequal distribution. At SB Law, our experienced wills and estates dispute lawyers provide clear, strategic advice to help you navigate these sensitive matters efficiently and effectively.

Challenges relating to the validity of a will, interpretation issues, or disputes over beneficiary entitlements can be complex, time-consuming, and costly if not addressed properly. Seeking early legal advice is essential to protecting your position and achieving a practical resolution.

We act for clients in all types of estate-related disputes, including:

• Challenges to the Validity of a Will
  Advising on claims that a will is invalid due to undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution.
   
• Family Provision Claims
  Assisting family members who seek a fair share of the estate under the Family Provision Act.
   
• Disputes over Interpretation of Testamentary Documents
  Resolving disagreements about the meaning or effect of will provisions.
   
• Executor and Trustee Disputes
  Advising on duties, breaches of trust, or conflicts involving estate administration.
   
• Beneficiary Entitlement Claims
  Representing beneficiaries in disputes over their legal rights and entitlements.