Checkmate – your essential guide to commercial disputes

Commercial disputes explained

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While no two commercial disputes are identical, certain types of dispute recur time and again. When a dispute does arise, parties are often under pressure to acquire a basic understanding of the issues and to make initial decisions before they have had the chance to obtain detailed legal advice.

From post‑acquisition disputes and shareholder disagreements, to disputes around directors’ duties, unfair prejudice petitions and a typical High Court claim, our essential “Checkmate” series is designed to provide support in that critical early phase, with each article providing a succinct, high-level guide to a common dispute type encountered by our clients.

Our aim is to equip businesses, in-house teams and decision-makers with a practical understanding of the key issues, risks and strategic considerations they are likely to face, helping readers navigate uncertainty with greater confidence, ask the right questions early and engage more effectively with lawyers once instructed.

 

Read our ‘Checkmate’ guide

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A typical High Court claim
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Understanding directors’ duties and risk
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Managing post-acquisition disputes
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Shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice petitions

Meet our team

Joe May
Joe May

Associate, Dispute Resolution