Citilawyers is a Sydney CBD law firm acting for individuals, businesses, and corporations in litigation and debt recovery matters across New South Wales. We appear in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court of New South Wales, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Our litigation lawyers provide clear, practical advice focused on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients from the first instruction through to final enforcement.
Contact our Sydney litigation lawyers as early as possible if any of the following apply:
The earlier you contact us the more options you have and the lower your legal costs are likely to be. Call us on (02) 9233 7737 for urgent litigation advice.
We act for plaintiffs and defendants across a broad range of civil disputes, including:
For the underlying commercial agreements that often form the basis of these disputes, our commercial lawyers Sydney can assist with contract drafting, review, and advisory work
Commercial litigation covers disputes between businesses where money, contracts, or company control is at stake, from a client who refuses to pay an invoice, to a business partner who breaches a shareholders’ agreement, to a competitor who steals confidential client information. Each of these disputes follows a different path through the courts, but all of them start the same way: an assessment of how strong your case is and what it will cost to pursue. For a full breakdown of the types of commercial and civil disputes we act on, including the process, costs, and which court your matter belongs in, see our civil and commercial litigation lawyers page.
Before commencing litigation we work closely with our clients to assess the strength of the claim, identify the correct legal forum, and prepare all necessary supporting documents including contracts, invoices, and correspondence. We provide clear advice on costs, procedural steps, risks, and timeframes at every stage.
We also advise on alternatives to litigation including mediation and negotiation where these are in our clients best interests. For more information visit our articles on The Process in Civil Litigation and Mediation as an Alternative to Litigation.
Choosing the right court or tribunal for your matter is one of the most important decisions in any litigation. Each forum in New South Wales has specific monetary and subject matter limits. Getting this right from the start avoids delays, reduces costs, and keeps your matter on track.
Local Court of NSW: Hears civil claims up to $100,000 including debt recovery and contractual disputes. The fastest and most cost effective forum for smaller claims.
District Court of NSW: Deals with civil claims between $100,001 and $750,000. Suitable for commercial litigation and medium scale disputes.
Supreme Court of NSW: Has unlimited jurisdiction and handles cases involving urgent injunctions, significant commercial disputes, and equitable relief. Generally appropriate for claims exceeding $750,000.
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT): Handles consumer claims up to $100,000, strata disputes, residential tenancy matters, and residential building disputes up to $500,000. A more accessible and cost effective forum for certain civil matters.
We advise on the most appropriate forum for your matter, available remedies, and enforcement of tribunal decisions where needed. For dedicated guidance on NCAT commercial disputes, retail lease matters, and consumer claims, see our NCAT Disputes Lawyers page. For NCAT building disputes and construction-related claims specifically, see our building and construction lawyers Sydney page.
If you have a commercial dispute or contractual claim, contact Citilawyers today. Our Sydney litigation lawyers will assess your matter and advise you on the best path forward.For criminal defence representation across all NSW courts, see our criminal litigation lawyers page.