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# Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyer Brisbane

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## Summary

Astris Law represents clients in commercial litigation across Australian courts including the Supreme Court, Federal Court and tribunals. Services include debt recovery, statutory demands, injunctions, mediation, arbitration, shareholder disputes and regulatory proceedings under the Corporations Act 2001 and Uniform Civil Procedure Rules.

## Overview

When disputes arise, effective resolution requires both strategic thinking and decisive action. Astris Law's litigation practice combines rigorous legal analysis with commercial pragmatism. We can represent clients in the Supreme Court, District Court, Federal Court and tribunals across Australia, from initial demand letters through to complex appellate proceedings, always with an eye toward achieving optimal outcomes efficiently.

## How We Help

Astris Law represents Brisbane directors and business owners in commercial litigation across the Supreme Court of Queensland, District Court, Federal Court and tribunals. We handle the full lifecycle of a dispute, from the initial demand letter through to trial and, where necessary, appeal. Our focus is on getting the commercial outcome that makes sense, whether that means resolving a matter early through negotiation or mediation, or prosecuting it through to judgment.

Commercial disputes arise from broken contracts, unpaid debts, shareholder disagreements, breaches of director duties, professional negligence and regulatory action. We advise on debt recovery including statutory demands under the Corporations Act 2001, urgent interlocutory applications including injunctions and freezing orders and complex multi-party proceedings under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules. For Brisbane businesses facing ASIC or ACCC investigations that have escalated to enforcement proceedings, we provide defence representation in court.

A key advantage of Astris Law's litigation practice is Jamie Nuich's advocacy capability. As an experienced court advocate, she appears in applications, interlocutory hearings and trials without the need to brief external barristers. This saves clients significant costs: briefing counsel on a commercial matter can add tens of thousands of dollars to litigation expenses. Where the complexity or specialist nature of a matter does warrant engaging counsel, we brief selectively and manage the engagement efficiently.

## Common Situations

-   A customer or business partner owes your company a significant debt and has ignored demands for payment 
-   A former business partner or shareholder is breaching a restraint, misusing confidential information or competing unfairly 
-   You need an urgent injunction or freezing order to prevent a party from dissipating assets or continuing harmful conduct 
-   A supplier, contractor or joint venture partner has breached a commercial contract and you need to recover losses 
-   Your company has received a statutory demand and you need to apply to set it aside within 21 days 
-   A shareholder dispute has escalated to the point where oppression proceedings or a winding up application is necessary 

## Why Astris Law

Astris Law's principal appears as advocate in the Supreme Court and District Court of Queensland, running applications, interlocutory hearings and trials directly, without briefing external barristers, which delivers substantial cost savings for Brisbane clients. You get the strategic depth of a larger practice with direct principal access throughout the matter.

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## What We Can Do

Commercial litigation, contract disputes and breach of warranty claims 

Debt recovery, statutory demands and creditor enforcement 

Injunctions, freezing orders and urgent interlocutory relief 

Mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution 

Court of Appeal and appellate advocacy 

ASIC, ACCC and regulatory investigations and proceedings 

Shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and oppression applications 

Professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and director claims 

## Our Special Interests

Managing high-stakes commercial litigation in superior courts 

Securing urgent interlocutory relief, asset preservation and Mareva injunctions 

Navigating complex multi-party and cross-border disputes 

Achieving cost-effective resolution through strategic negotiation 

## Key Legislation & Frameworks

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules Civil Proceedings Act 2011 (Qld) Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 Corporations Act 2001 (insolvency provisions) Federal Court Rules Supreme Court Act 

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is commercial litigation in Australia?

Commercial litigation in Australia involves resolving business disputes through court proceedings, including contract disputes, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, professional negligence claims and regulatory investigations. Cases may be heard in the Supreme Court, District Court, Federal Court or relevant tribunals depending on the nature and value of the dispute.

### How does debt recovery work in Australia?

Debt recovery in Australia typically starts with a letter of demand, followed by a statutory demand (for company debts) or court proceedings if the debt remains unpaid. Options include applying for default judgment, pursuing enforcement through garnishee orders, property seizure or winding-up applications for insolvent companies.

### What is an injunction and when can I get one in Australia?

An injunction is a court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing something. In Australia, you can seek urgent interlocutory injunctions, freezing orders (Mareva injunctions) or asset preservation orders when there is a serious question to be tried and the balance of convenience favours granting the order. These are typically sought in the Supreme Court or Federal Court.

### How long does commercial litigation take in Australia?

Commercial litigation in Australia can take anywhere from several months to several years depending on the complexity of the dispute, the court and whether settlement is achieved. Simple debt recovery matters may be resolved within 3-6 months. Complex Supreme Court or Federal Court proceedings involving multiple parties and extensive discovery can take 2-3 years or more to reach trial.

### What alternatives to court litigation exist in Australia?

Australian businesses can resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, expert determination and conciliation without going to court. Mediation is a voluntary negotiation facilitated by a neutral mediator. Arbitration results in a binding decision by an arbitrator. Many commercial contracts include mandatory dispute resolution clauses requiring mediation or arbitration before court proceedings can be commenced.

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### $21.6 Million Mortgage Enforced: Court Declines to Unwind a Risky Refinance

18 June 2026

In CPF Group Pty Ltd v Everest Index International Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) \[2026\] NSWSC 416 the Supreme Court of New South Wales declined to set aside a high-risk rescue refinance on grounds of unconscionability and enforced the loan and mortgage on their terms, entering judgment exceeding $21.6 million. The decision is a reminder that distress and hard terms are not, without more, grounds to unwind a commercially rational bargain, and that a solicitor's undisclosed conflict will not found relief without proof of causation and loss.

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### Litigation Cost in Eight Mile Plains: Commercial Dispute Lawyer Fees

5 June 2026

Understanding what litigation costs is essential before you commit to a dispute. This guide explains how regulatory defence and commercial litigation are priced, the difference between hourly, fixed and capped fees and the factors that drive cost, so you can plan with a clear view rather than guesswork.

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### Mandatory Injunctions in Australia: When a Court Will Order Someone to Act

29 May 2026

Most injunctions stop something happening. A mandatory injunction compels a positive step. This guide explains the higher standard for urgent mandatory relief, when a court will compel performance rather than leave you to damages and the practical points that decide these applications.

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