Litigation & Dispute Resolution

As a business owner dealing with a litigation event, you want assurance from a trusted team of lawyers who have the experience and expertise to guide you through the troubled waters. You need to know where you stand, what your options are, what risks you may be facing, what it’s going to cost and how quickly you can move on. Our experienced solicitors are unwavering in their resolve to obtain the best result for you. And our efficient, practical approach to resolving legal disputes enables us to provide you with the level of service you require in a timely manner.

As one of the largest litigation and dispute resolution practices on the Gold Coast and with an office also in Brisbane, MBA Lawyers has the expertise, capacity and resources to meet your needs. No-one chooses litigation, but it is sometimes unavoidable. Whether it’s business, or life, we are here to support you, focusing on reaching commercial outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner. We listen to you and adopt pragmatic solutions to help you work towards the best possible outcome.

We assist our clients to take control in the event of a dispute and, when necessary, we litigate fearlessly, but always remain focused on resolving disputes quickly and on terms favourable to our clients’ commercial interests. MBA Lawyers has knowledge in all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution. Our experience, attitude and expertise means we can look after your best interests, providing you with the power to make informed decisions every step of the way.

Litigation and disputes come in many forms. Our senior lawyers have a combined experience of more than 50 years, supported by many more years held by our junior lawyers. With the breadth and depth of our experience, if you need help resolving problem, we’ll solve it.

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Contract & Negligence Disputes

In business and in life, all is good – until it is not. You can take comfort in knowing that MBA Lawyers has the knowledge and strength to support you at the times you need it most. With experience across all types of contract and negligence disputes, big or small, we are here for you.

Commercial & Corporate Disputes

Having difficulties with fellow directors or shareholders? MBA Lawyers’ pragmatic approach provides you with practical options where possible, backed by the legal skill and expertise that you need from seasoned litigators. We remain focused on your desired commercial outcome.

Property & Leasing Disputes

The foundation of your business rests where you put out your shingle. From commercial tenancy disputes through to retail tenancy disputes MBA Lawyers has you covered. Our team has a great depth of experience across all property and leasing disputes.

Debt Recovery

We know cash is king – and when debts go unpaid, business is impacted. We are dedicated to getting your debt paid quickly, through early determination of issues, by identifying the appropriate recovery strategy and applying the right amount of pressure to recover your debt as a priority.

Building & Construction Disputes

The construction game is hard yakka. Whether you’re struggling to get paid, someone is chasing you for money they don’t deserve, or your dispute involves dodgy building work, compliance or licensing issues, we’ll work with you. From payment claims to contract administration disputes, our team of experienced building construction lawyers are here to support you.

Defamation

Your reputation matters to you, and that matters to us. Defamation claims are becoming more prominent with the volume of content published on digital platforms and social media. MBA Lawyers has experience in both prosecuting and defending defamation claims, and is here to protect you no matter which side of the fence you sit on.

Bankruptcy & Insolvency Disputes

Bankruptcy and insolvency is experienced by people at their worst. Whether you are experiencing it personally, or it is impacting you through your dealings with businesses or people that have become insolvent, we understand the pressures you face. Our practice is driven by outcomes, not procedures with a view to minimising the impact on you.

  • Body Corporate law
  • Business and tax disputes
  • Employment law including unfair dismissal and harassment
  • Planning and environment law
  • Property Law and conveyancing
  • Bankruptcy and corporate insolvency
  • Banking and finance disputes
  • Debt recovery corporations law including directors’ disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Professional negligence disputes
  • Personal injuries and motor vehicle accidents
  • Defamation
  • Insurance disputes
  • Building and construction matters including BCIPA claims and sub-contractors’ charges
  • Estates
  • International trades
  • Insolvency
  • Professional negligence
  • Maritime law

Whether these disputes are settled by alternative dispute resolution or by the courts, MBA Lawyers always fight for the best outcomes for you. The experience, attitude and expertise that MBA Lawyers has mean we can look after your best interests every step of the way.

Wills & Estates Disputes

It is distressing losing a loved one – more so when the grieving is overtaken by a dispute between family members. The last thing you need is a protracted court dispute. We pride ourselves on the fact that with the right expertise and guidance, an overwhelming majority of our clients are able to reach a resolution with no or little court involvement. From contested probate claims to family provision claims, our experience allows us to support you every step of the way.

MBA Lawyers can assist you in relation to your estate litigation matter or enquiry. Our lawyers are experienced in bringing claims on behalf of people who are challenging Wills or making family provision claims. We also act on behalf of Executors and Administrators defending claims that are being made to challenge a Will or defending family provision claims being made against an Estate. We have built excellent relationships with some of the leading barristers in this area and we are well-equipped to assist you in relation to this specialised area of the law.

We provide estate litigation service for the following matters:

  • Contested estates
  • Testator’s maintenance and family provision claims;
  • Testamentary capacity claims
  • Undue influence Guardianship Tribunal work
  • Protected Estates Removal of executors.

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