Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Hassall’s Litigation Services provides experienced, strategic representation in civil and commercial litigation across Melbourne and Victoria. With over 40 years of experience, our team assists individuals, business owners and companies to resolve disputes efficiently and with confidence.

As a boutique Melbourne law firm, we take the time to understand your situation and deliver practical legal advice tailored to your objectives. Whether you’re dealing with a business dispute or a personal legal matter, we focus on achieving strong outcomes while keeping legal costs proportionate and transparent.

Disputes We Assist With

Our Melbourne litigation and dispute resolution lawyers act in a wide range of matters, including:

Commercial & Contract Disputes

We advise on contract disputes, including breaches, termination issues and enforcement of contractual rights. Our team works to resolve matters quickly while protecting your commercial position.

Shareholder & Partnership Disputes

We assist with disputes between shareholders, directors, partners and unitholders, including disagreements over control, governance and business exits

Construction & Building Disputes

We represent clients in building and construction disputes involving defective works, delays, payment claims and contractual issues, with particular experience in domestic building matters.

Competition & Consumer Law Matters

We advise on claims involving misleading or deceptive conduct and breaches of competition and consumer law obligations.

Employment & Insurance Disputes

Our team acts in employment-related disputes, including unfair dismissal claims, contractual issues and insurance-related litigation.

Our Approach to Litigation

We focus on resolving disputes early, wherever possible.

At Hassall’s, we prioritise negotiation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution to help you avoid unnecessary delays, reduce stress and minimise legal costs. Our approach is pragmatic and outcome-driven, keeping your commercial and personal objectives front of mind at every stage.

If Court proceedings become necessary, our experienced litigation lawyers provide strong and effective representation in all Victorian Courts and VCAT.

You can expect clear communication, responsive service and straightforward advice throughout your matter.

Speak to us

If you’re involved in a legal dispute, early advice can make a significant difference to the outcome.

Contact Hassall’s Litigation Services at admin@hls.net.au or (03) 95557233 today to speak with an experienced Melbourne litigation and dispute resolution lawyer and take the next step towards resolving your matter.

Our Services

  • Debt recovery
  • Commercial disputes
  • Shareholder and Unitholder disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Leasing disputes
  • Contract disputes
  • VCAT Applications relating to administrators and attorneys
  • Disputed Wills
  • Misleading and deceptive conduct

Frequently Asked Questions

Litigation is the process of resolving disputes through the court system. It involves filing proceedings, exchanging evidence and having a judge make a binding decision. We handle various types of litigation, including commercial disputes, domestic building matters and property conflicts.

Civil litigation involves disputes between parties over rights or compensation. Criminal litigation involves the state prosecuting offences. Civil cases result in compensation or court orders; criminal cases can result in fines or imprisonment.

It varies widely. Simple matters may take 6-12 months, while complex disputes can take 2-3 years or longer. Many cases settle before trial.

The main types are negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation. 

  • Negotiation involves direct discussions between parties. 
  • Mediation uses a neutral third party to facilitate agreement. 
  • Arbitration involves a private hearing with a binding decision. 
  • Litigation involves taking the matter to court to be heard before a judge.

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