Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation Expertise

EMS Legal has extensive experience representing individual and corporate clients in a wide range of commercial disputes in the Federal Court of Australia, Supreme Court of Western Australia and in the lower courts and tribunals.

We manage both simple and complex disputes with the primary objective of minimising costs by avoiding litigation where possible. In this regard, the firm has substantial experience resolving matters by negotiation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. If litigation is unavoidable, we have the necessary practical experience to ensure that proceedings are progressed efficiently, cost-effectively and with minimal delay.

EMS Legal also has expertise in all aspects of commercial law and can provide comprehensive support across all areas of your business.

We specialise in:

  • Shareholder and director disputes
  • Misleading and deceptive conduct claims
  • Trust disputes and remedies
  • Breach of contract and damages claims
  • Preparation and review of shareholders’ agreements, trust deeds and other legal documents
  • Business and share sale transactions
  • General debt recovery, including negotiation of payment arrangements and enforcement
  • Applications for freezing orders
  • Lease and franchising agreements
  • Dispute resolution, including preparation of settlement agreements
  • General commercial disputes and litigation