When it comes to litigation, Pera Lawyers takes pride in rigorously advocating and fighting for its clients and their interests. We have expertise in dealing with complex litigious matters and can defend and issue proceedings on behalf of clients in all Victorian and Federal Courts and Tribunals. In the context of litigious disputes, we represent both sides—the plaintiffs and the defendants—in private discussions, meditations, and litigation proceedings all the way up to and including trial.

1. LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAWYERS
Litigation Lawyers
When it comes to litigation, Pera Lawyers takes pride in rigorously
advocating and ghting for its clients and their interests. We have expertise
in dealing with complex litigious matters and can defend and issue
proceedings on behalf of clients in all Victorian and Federal Courts and
Tribunals. In the context of litigious disputes, we represent both sides—the
plaintiffs and the defendants—in private discussions, meditations, and
litigation proceedings all the way up to and including trial.
Our experience and expertise allows us to manage the risks of litigation and
ensure that you have the right advice. We are able to engage expert
counsel (barristers) on behalf of our clients and ensure that you have robust
representation at all times.
Our litigation lawyers are able to represent you in a broad range of litigious
matters, including:
General commercial and contractual disputes
Property disputes including lease disputes and building and
construction disputes
Negligence claims
Employment disputes
Debt recovery including enforcement of court orders
Part IV Claims and testator maintenance estate litigation
Franchise disputes
Intellectual property disputes
Partnership disputes
Liquidation, insolvency and bankruptcy
Shareholder disputes
Administrative law disputes against regulatory bodies
If we are not able to represent you, we can often provide you with the
details of another suitable lawyer or a referral service.
Dispute resolution process
Generally, in litigation, one party will on the receiving end of litigious
proceedings (defendant) from the initiating party (plaintiff). A defendant
has the option of ling a counterclaim against the plaintiff where
appropriate. Whether you are a plaintiff or defendant, you should consider
obtaining legal advice as soon as possible so that your litigation lawyer can
formulate a strategy that minimises your risk and increases your chances of
success. The process of litigation can, in its most basic form, be explained as
follows:
.Claim - the plaintiff will generally le a statement of claim setting out
their claim against the defendant. This is typically done after an initial
letter of demand has been sent.
.Defence - the defendant will le their defence to the statement of
claim. At this point the defendant may consider ling a counterclaim
or joining a third party into the claim (for example if there should be
joint liability).
.Discovery - both sides are obligated to discover to the other side
relevant evidence and documents to the dispute.
.Mediation - the parties will be required by a court or tribunal to
attend a mediation to see whether agreement can be reached on a
resolution to the dispute.
.Trial - the parties will attend a hearing in court and present their
evidence to a judge. The judge will then decide the outcome by
making a court order. The losing party will often be required to pay
the legal costs of the other side (in addition to their own legal costs)
as well as any amounts ordered by the court.
There are many different factors that might lead to problems and
disagreements in the commercial sector. In most cases, the objective is to
nd a fair resolution that can be accepted by both sides. Sometimes the
objective is to ght as hard as possible, particularly when there is a
compelling legal argument. A litigation lawyer will be able to advise you at
each step.
Retaining a litigation lawyer
When engaging a litigation lawyer, it is helpful for clients to be mindful of
the following:
.Are there any applicable time restrictions to your dispute? The
law does not favour those who "sit on their hands". If you have been
served with court documents or believe you need to issue
proceedings, then you should speak to a lawyer without delay. Most
court documents will have a strict period of time in which you need
to le a defence. In addition, some claims must be made within a
prescribed period of time or you will lose your rights.
.Have you prepare a chronology and summary of what events
have transpired that caused the dispute?Taking some time to
prepare a timeline of events will help your lawyer to gain an
understanding of the nature of the dispute and advise you
accordingly.
.What evidence do you have in support of your position?The
success or otherwise of your case will often fall on a combination of
the applicable law and what evidence you have available to support
your position. Clients who are able to think about and organise their
evidence will be able to get the most out of their litigation lawyers
advice. Sometimes evidence will need to be preserved and you
should speak to your litigation lawyer about legal options available to
you.
.Have you thought about negotiating a resolution? A compromised
outcome can be a powerful tool in litigation. It allows both sides to
reach a resolution in a quicker, more cost effective and less risky
manner. A good litigation lawyer will encourage their client to
consider both the outcome they desire and an outcome they can
live with.
Being prepared and organised will assist your litigation lawyer with
preparing your case.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LITIGATION
Common questions from clients that our litigation lawyers answer include:
What is the difference between a lawyer and
barrister?
What is mediation?
How long does it take to get a matter to trial?
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