“Breach of contract” sounds like a single, simple legal concept. In practice, it covers an enormous range of situations, including, but not limited to, a supplier who stops delivering, a business partner who walks away from an agreement, a buyer who refuses to settle, a builder who abandons a job halfway through, a former employee who breaches...Read More

What Are Your Entitlements Regarding Contract Damages? In Australia, contract damages are the primary legal remedy for a breach, designed to compensate innocent parties for loss. The objective is to provide financial restoration, ensuring the claimant is placed in the position they would have occupied had the agreement been performed as promised. Our commercial lawyers...Read More

What is Mediation? Mediation is a process in which a neutral and independent third party, known as a mediator, assists disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. A mediator may be appointed either privately or by the court. This process serves as an alternative to traditional court proceedings, offering a less adversarial and more...Read More

Oral contracts are legally binding in many situations, but proving their existence and enforceability can be challenging. Whether you’re entering a business deal, agreeing to services, or resolving a dispute, understanding how oral contracts work is essential for protecting your legal rights. Our commercial lawyers Sydney advise businesses on the enforceability of oral and written...Read More

Overview Small businesses are often required to sign standard form contracts, agreements where the terms are pre-set and non-negotiable. These contracts can contain unfair terms that put one party at a significant disadvantage. To address this imbalance, Australian law now provides protections for small businesses from unfair contract terms. For disputes about unfair or ambiguous...Read More