Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer

In business every negotiation and transaction carries risk. Smart businesses engage lawyers who can foresee and forestall or minimise potential issues, but also react vigorously and effectively to protect you if a dispute surfaces.

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Testimonials

I would like to thank Keziah Holdsworth and the personal injury team at Chamberlains Law Firm for achieving a successful outcome on my claim.

As a young child I was placed at Stubbs Terrace Hospital in Perth for care, treatment and protection. Whilst there, my trust and innocence was violated and I was subjected to horrific abuse which significantly impacted my life forever.

The trauma of the abuse affected my personal, family and working life and the ability to achieve the things I wanted to achieve in life. I would not have been able to navigate the stress of the legal process without Keziah’s understanding, empathy and support.

Chamberlains believed in me and fought for me which resulted in a settlement that will help to set myself and my family up for the future.  I would recommend Chamberlains to anyone seeking justice for institutional child sexual abuse.

Abuse Compensation Client

Please pass on my thanks and gratitude to everyone who worked on this case for me. I appreciate all that has been done and especially that l was believed and always treated with kindness and understanding. Everyone l interacted with made a very stressful time much easier to deal with. l felt quite weak, vulnerable and fragile at the beginning of this process but as we went along l became stronger and more determined to see it through. This was due to counselling l received but mostly due to the way l was supported by all of the people involved in the legal team acting for me.

The monetary amount l will receive will be life changing for myself and my family, but speaking out and being believed by so many people means everything and l am confident l will be able finally begin to put this ugly chapter of my life behind me. Please pass this on to all involved. The work you all do is life changing for someone like me.

Injury & Compensation Client

Thank you Isabella. Really appreciated your help over this period, I learned a lot and found it very interesting. You had a very clear and professional approach throughout. Especially over the Christmas lead up.

Workplace Law Client

Many thanks to Mohamad for finalising the estate of my late brother and mother. I appreciate your professionalism, knowledge, and patience. Having lost both my mother and brother within 4 months of each other I felt overwhelmed with the legal processes that followed.

Not only did you explain and help me with the practical processes involved with selling a deceased estate; you outlined things from a layman’s perspective that made the whole process easier to understand.

I am very fortunate to have had you as my legal guide and companion navigating this legal and emotional minefield.

Estate Administration Client

I have had a hard time with an ex-employee lasting over 5 years, with the help from Antonia it was resolved within a month! I can’t express the amount of gratitude I have after this quick and efficient resolution.

Antonia went above and beyond for me along with her colleague Isabella, they both kept me in the loop every step of the way and I felt completely comfortable leaving it in their hands.

Workplace Law Client

Rufus and Jon assisted my mother in settling her claim. I want to say a big thank you to them both for all their work on settling mum’s claim. The settlement was conducted in such a calm manner and relieved a lot of mum’s anxiety, so I just wanted to pass on my appreciation for all of their support and guidance throughout this process.

Thank you Rufus and Jon for everything you have done and for achieving a great outcome for mum.

Personal Injury Client

Keziah made me feel like she was invested and concerned in my matter, going above and beyond to address issues I didn’t even know I could be helped with. The year leading up to my claim had brought me to breaking point, but Keziah motivated and inspired me to fight for my rights. Thanks to her I feel like there is some hope for justice, and that I might live my life in the future.

Personal Injury Client

Alison recently acted for me with respect to a complex personal injury matter resulting from prolonged sexual harassment within the workplace. She understood the impact of these events on my life from the outset, in some ways before I had even fully understood. Her clarity allowed me to focus on my treatment while she pursued legal action on my behalf.

I never felt judged by Alison or her team. I felt heard and cared for. She believed in me when I doubted myself and reassured me when I felt I was not strong enough to keep on fighting.

Personal Injury Client

I engaged Chamberlains Law Firm on the recommendation of my financial planner. Antonia Tahhan was professional, responsive and completed the advise on budget/ on time but more importantly provided clear legal advise and then followed this with a phone call explaining the advise. I have no hesitation recommending Chamberlains Law as your legal representatives.

Workplace Law Client

There are not enough stars for me to rate Jasmin Mantoufeh and Chamberlains Law Firm! Jasmin went above and beyond for me and I am so grateful to have her in my corner! From our first meeting, Jasmin took carriage of my case and her personal attention to me was amazing. I will most certainly refer and if I ever need a lawyer again, Jasmin is the person I will call!

Workplace Law Client

I cannot thank you enough for your professional and empathetic approach making it as smooth and seamless as possible during the mediation. You have all dealt with my ups and downs during the process and the level of detail, care and kindness from you all is appreciated more than I can express.

Family Law Client

You have given me the chance of a fresh start that I didn’t think I’d ever have again to be honest. You literally changed my life and I’ll never be able to thank you enough. Just wanted to let you know how much I sincerely appreciate all your help and hard work.

Compensation Client

We picked the most highly specialised and talented lawyers.

In any commercial business every negotiation or transaction carries the risk of a dispute. Smart businesses engage lawyers who can forestall potential issues, put appropriate measures in place to minimise them, but also react quickly and effectively if a dispute surfaces.

Chamberlains has the tools and experience to put rigorous risk management at the heart of your operations, but we are equally equipped to help you navigate all types of large-scale, complex and sensitive litigation actions where necessary.

 

Process - what happens next?

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Initial case evaluation

After an initial briefing of your matter, we will provide you with a preliminary quote.

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Consultation

We look into all aspects of your matter and suggest the most viable path for you.

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Case management

The Chamberlains team will work tirelessly to reach the best possible outcome for you.

Services

Commercial Disputes & Debt Recovery

Two of the most time-consuming and potentially productivity-sapping operational realities for businesses are commercial disputes and debt recovery.

The former can find you tied down in disputes over the quantity and quality of products or services, pricing, contracting terms and timeframes among other things. The latter can find you weighed down with the stresses of resistant suppliers or customers who effectively impact your cash flow while you expend staff time and money chasing them.

Given the stakes for our clients, the Chamberlains team approaches both matters with a dedicated, cost-effective approach that seeks to provide you with an optimal commercial outcome. We can act in or advise on any commercial dispute— including providing a certified mediator if required—and advise on preventative measures to avoid any future disputes. We’ll also help minimise the damage if you are on the receiving end of a claim.

We can conduct debt recovery for a fixed fee or a fixed percentage (where permitted). By working closely with you, we can expedite processes to secure payment or pursue a judgement to recover payment.

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Professional Indemnity

In many facets of our lives we now rely more than ever on the opinion of professionals. All professionals, whether in trades, business, or service, are expected to practice their specialism with reasonable skill and care.

Yet things can and do go wrong, and identifying exactly what happened and how the law applies, isn’t always straightforward. Having acted for both plaintiffs and defendants in professional indemnity matters, the Chamberlains team has a vast knowledge of the relevant law and procedures.

We focus on using our dynamic advocacy skills to protect our clients’ interests and focus on a swift resolution.

Risk Management

Do you have a clear understanding of all of the legal risks associated with running your business?

Businesses face an increasingly complex regulatory web in both their internal and external operations. In addition to maintaining compliance, businesses need to keep up with new regulations, deal with new issues—including those created by social media and emerging technologies—and manage the human resources, supplier, customer, and financial requirements to get the job done.

The speed of change is rapid and the demands to assess, monitor and mitigate regulatory and operational risks are increasing.

Chamberlains’ risk management service assists you to identify, understand and manage risks early. We can conduct a legal risk management review of your operations to assess and evaluate procedures that will help you avoid or minimise adverse financial, workforce or reputational impacts.

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Class Actions & Litigation-funded Solutions

In Australia, class actions have become a useful option for groups of individuals or corporates in obtaining greater access to justice.

Not only does Chamberlains have a wealth of experience in bringing class actions, but we are the only ACT law firm with significant funded cases, which means that there is no cost to the group of individuals we represent.

Strata Disputes

Strata law is a multifaceted legal area with its own dynamics, laws & cases. Many owners, owners corporations and strata managers do not seek out legal assistance until they have a full-blown problem. Our team at Chamberlains knows these subtleties well and can assist you and your community in making sound decisions, implementing effective policies and procedures, and understand how to resolve disputes swiftly and efficiently.

We have in-depth experience in the following areas;

  • Making & defending claims for unauthorised works to common property
  • Making & defending loss of rent/damages claims
  • Mediation
  • Notices to comply
  • Adjudication orders
  • Trader & Tenancy Tribunal hearings
  • Consumer
  • Strata development and by-law issues
  • By-law preparation and amendments
  • Property and building matters (including defective building works and disputes)
  • Trader & Tenancy Tribunal hearings, Supreme Court proceedings
  • NCAT & ACAT Representation

Related Practice Areas

As part of a full-service firm we can also draw on the legal and industry knowledge of our expert Chamberlains colleagues who represent almost every area of legal practice.

Contact us.

Sydney CBD
Sydney Norwest
Perth
Newcastle

P +61 2 9264 9111
E hello@chamberlains.com.au