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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

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 & Telecommunications

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

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.

06 May 2024 - Knowledge

Tigers claws clipped – Tigers Realm found to have contravened the Australian sanctions regime

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

The Federal Court’s decision in Tigers Realm Coal Limited v Commonwealth of Australia affirms that illegal ‘transport’ of sanctioned goods not only applies to international import or export, but also to domestic transport.

22 April 2024 - Knowledge

ACCC cracks down on misleading consumer guarantees and return rights for faulty goods

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation, #Competition & Consumer Law

Recent ACCC enforcement action taken against brands highlights the importance of ensuring your business complies with consumer guarantee rights under the ACL and your obligations to refund, repair or replace faulty items.

09 April 2024 - Knowledge

Federal Court decision pierces the corporate veil for breach of director duties

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

A recent Federal Court decision has demonstrated a lifting of the limited liability protections generally afforded to company directors in circumstances where directors have breached their duties.

06 March 2024 - Knowledge

Enforcing foreign court orders in Australia: Four key requirements

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

While international arbitration has gained popularity due to the ease of enforcing international arbitral awards, a recent case shows that the four requirements in common law also support the enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Australia.

03 March 2024 - Knowledge

A warning to owners and charterers trading to Australia

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

We examine the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s one-year ban on the bulk carrier ‘MSXT Emily’ and its implications for ship owners and charterers in terms of regulatory compliance.

08 February 2024 - Knowledge

Landmark CoR prosecutions: $2.4M fines, executive jailed and ground-breaking legal developments

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

From a series of six Chain of Responsibility prosecutions, we unpack the biggest lessons, including some ‘firsts’ under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, for businesses that own, operate, engage or deal with heavy vehicles.

08 November 2023 - Knowledge

A plea to parties: Timely and effective use of mediation in commercial disputes

#Dispute Resolution & Litigation

As an experienced mediator and litigator, partner Toby Boys shares his views on why parties in commercial disputes should consider engaging in mediation at an early stage and adopt a proactive approach to alternative dispute resolution to save costs.