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Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Clients bring their most challenging and pressing problems to Holding Redlich.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

We seek solutions through mediation, negotiation and other dispute resolution techniques to achieve the outcomes our clients want and need. We provide cost-effective service with a strict policy of ‘no surprises’. We have litigated every conceivable type of civil and regulatory dispute, from ‘bet-the-company’ litigation and the largest commercial disputes, to disputes involving private individuals and their businesses

Expertise

We can litigate in any court, are skilled in arbitration, expert determination and representing clients before commissions of inquiry and other official investigations.  

We have collaborated with Law Exchange International on a publication covering the enforcement of foreign judgements. Click to view our questions and answers on Enforcing foreign judgments in Australia.

We also share our insights into Australia’s legal framework governing commercial litigation, including key issues to consider and the procedural steps, in the 2023 Complex Commercial Litigation Guide published by Lexology Getting The Deal Through.

Lexology GTDT National Expert - Trade marks

Experience

  • the firm has a thriving intellectual property and communications law litigation practice and has been particularly successful in protecting confidential information, patent, trade mark and technology rights for clients
  • the firm has represented numerous accounting and other professional firms in professional liability and other litigation. Holding Redlich is a ‘go to’ firm for some of the largest professional firms in Australia
  • the firm has a strong reputation for representing government at all levels and government owned corporations.
     

Recent Posts

27 November 2024 - Knowledge

Federal Court finds director reasonably relied on external advice amid potential insolvency

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

A recent case we acted on highlights the importance of a company director acting in good faith and reasonably relying on and assessing external advice when making decisions while faced with a potential insolvency for one company within a corporate group.

13 October 2024 - Knowledge

Administrative Review Tribunal: A change that merits discussion

#Government, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

With the Administrative Review Tribunal commencing operation on 14 October, we discuss the key changes introduced by the new reform and what government practitioners need to know.

02 October 2024 - Knowledge

Do personal guarantees apply after lease termination and the creation of a monthly tenancy?

#Property, Planning & Development, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A recent case involving a dispute between a tenant and landlord addresses the issue of whether personal guarantees continue to apply after the termination of a lease and creation of a monthly tenancy.

01 October 2024 - Knowledge

Not so Good Guys: ACCC cracks down on misleading store credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions

#Competition & Consumer Law, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has initiated proceedings against The Good Guys, alleging that the retailer engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct concerning its Store Credit and ‘StoreCash’ promotions.

24 September 2024 - Knowledge

Down, down… to court we go: Coles and Woolworths in hot water over 'price drops'

#Competition & Consumer Law, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The ACCC has brought separate proceedings against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers with their 'Down Down' and 'Prices Dropped' promotions, falsely claiming discounts on products whose prices were temporarily increased beforehand.

17 September 2024 - Knowledge

AML/CTF Amendment Bill: A significant development to combating financial crime

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The introduction of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill is a significant development in Australia’s approach to combating financial crime. We discuss the objectives of the Bill and the targeted service areas.

09 September 2024 - Knowledge

The Implied Undertaking: Implications for government entities

#Government, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The recent spotlight on the implied undertaking or the Harman undertaking, presents an opportunity for government bodies to revisit their legal obligations when receiving, and using, information obtained during legal proceedings, other inquiries or investigations.

15 July 2024 - Knowledge

Queensland Government Bulletin: The implied undertaking – implications for government entities

#Government, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The recent spotlight on the implied undertaking or the Harman undertaking, presents an opportunity for government bodies to revisit their legal obligations when receiving, and using, information obtained during legal proceedings, other inquiries or investigations.

12 June 2024 - Knowledge

Crypto platform relieved from liability following contraventions of the Corporations Act

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A recent Federal Court decision has cast light on the circumstances in which a person found to have contravened a civil penalty provision of the Corporations Act may be relieved from liability.

10 June 2024 - Knowledge

Artificial litigation – the rise of AI in the courtroom

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Technology, Media & Communications

The Supreme Court of Victoria has become the first Australian court to publish guidelines on the responsible use of AI in litigation. We outline the key points for legal practitioners and litigants.

04 June 2024 - Knowledge

The ACCU scheme: Fuelling carbon reduction in Australia

#Transport, Shipping & Logistics, #Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Renewable Energy

With projections that the transport sector may become Australia’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, we look at how the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme can incentivise carbon reduction efforts in the sector.

14 May 2024 - Knowledge

Waiver of legal professional privilege in regulatory investigations

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

The recent case of ASIC v Noumi Ltd prompts organisations to understand laws around maintaining legal professional privilege and avoid accidentally waiving their right to privilege, particularly in regulatory investigations.