If your business is involved in a commercial dispute, your biggest concerns are likely to be the financial losses that your organisation and its officers could suffer, and the size of your legal bill. Commercial disputes can be disruptive, emotional and exhaust...Read More
I can go to Court to represent myself, that seems like a good idea right!?? Wrong, I have seen too many very sad situations in a court room (particularly bankruptcy court) where self represented litigants just don’t know bankruptcy law and they have caused...Read More
One of the attractions of incorporation for many people commencing a business is that it can limit personal liability to creditors. That is, the company, which has its own legal identity, may owe money to others while the directors are shielded and protected. This...Read More
Costs in legal disputes can quickly escalate. There is benefit in all parties seeking to compromise their differences, rather than agitate their dispute through the Court system. The Courts recognise a number of initiatives which promote early settlement of claims. In...Read More
Litigation can be both a time consuming and costly exercise. In some legal disputes, you might end up being liable for not only your own legal costs but also the costs of the opposing party. As such, it is important to have an understanding of the possible costs...Read More
