Commercial Litigation Lawyers Brisbane

Trusted legal advice and alternative dispute resolution strategies for consumer disputes, business disputes, and commercial litigation in Brisbane.

At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, our Brisbane-based commercial litigation lawyers have a long-standing proven track record for resolving complex legal disputes swiftly and strategically. Whether you’re an individual, small business owner, or corporate client, we offer clear, practical legal advice tailored to your situation.

Led by Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, our team combines decades of litigation experience with a deep understanding of commercial realities. From negotiation and mediation through to court proceedings, we work with you every step of the way to protect your interests and reach the best possible outcome.

If you’re facing a dispute, whether it’s a breach of contract, partnership breakdown, debt recovery, or shareholder conflict, our Brisbane litigation lawyers are here to help you move forward with confidence.

Why choose our commercial litigation lawyers in Brisbane?

Specialist Expertise Across Industries

We practice exclusively in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, representing clients in a wide range of industries including construction, finance and insurance, healthcare, SMEs, and retail. Our experience spans all levels of courts and tribunals in Queensland and nationally.

Strong Results in Complex Disputes

We have successfully resolved thousands of commercial disputes in Queensland and nationally, from high-stakes shareholder conflicts and breach of contract cases to protecting consumer rights and defending businesses under pressure. We approach every case with a tailored strategy to deliver practical, cost-effective outcomes.

Clear Communication. Flexible Support.

We're committed to keeping you informed at every stage, with no legal jargon and no surprises. If you can't make it into our Brisbane CBD office, we offer flexible virtual appointments to suit your schedule.

Book a confidential consultation with our Brisbane commercial litigation lawyers today, or call us to discuss your situation directly on 1800 621 071.

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Our Brisbane Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Services

We offer practical advice and representation across a broad range of disputes.

Banking, Finance & Insurance Disputes

Have you received bad financial advice, or had your insurance claim denied?We can help you understand your rights.

Building & Construction Disputes

Building and construction disputes can raise complex issues, and our experienced team is equipped to handle them effectively. Our lawyers can provide comprehensive advice related to defect claims, contract variation claims, home building contract disputes, warranty insurance claims, contractor rights and protections, disagreements about quality of workmanship, and non-payment or late payments for completed construction work.

Class Actions

A class action is a legal proceeding that enables a group of claimants to bring an action against the same person, company, government entity, or multiple people or companies, where the disputes are common against the same defendant or defendants. This legal mechanism allows a large number of individuals with common legal issues to pool their resources and present their case collectively.

Company & Business

Our commercial dispute resolution lawyers use effective strategies to encourage open communication between business partners and shareholders in order to resolve business disagreements quickly and effectively, reducing the impact it may have on your business. We can also assist with buyouts and resolving shareholder oppression issues.

Contractual & Consumer Disputes

Disagreements over goods and services can be complex matters. If you have purchased a faulty product or paid for a service that was not up to standard, our Brisbane litigation lawyers can help you understand your rights under Australian Consumer Law. If you're a business owner owed money or someone has breached their agreement with you, we can help.

Defamation

We can assist in all defamation matters to help you protect your personal or professional reputation, in the instance where something has been written, said or published about you which can damage your reputation. If you have been accused of defamation, we can also provide advice to help you navigate this complex area of law.

Employment Disputes

Our employment lawyers are able to assist with all employment law matters including unfair dismissal claims, bullying, harassment, assault, unfair disciplinary action, and disputes over wages and entitlements. Let our team assess your dispute and provide you with advice and the steps you need to take to resolve the matter.

Farming & Agribusiness Disputes

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has a proud history of assisting Australia’s rural community. We understand the unique challenges associated with farming arrangements, agribusiness, and related industries. We’re here to help you protect your interests when a dispute arises and to resolve any conflict as quickly as possible.

Liquidation & Bankruptcy

We help businesses and individuals navigate financial distress and manage liquidation or administration with confidence. If you or your business are facing bankruptcy or liquidation, or if you are being pursued by a bankruptcy trustee or liquidator, our Brisbane litigation lawyers can help you formulate a recovery plan.

Planning & Environment Disputes

Helping individuals, developers, and businesses resolve planning, zoning, and environmental law issues across Queensland and New South Wales.

Professional Negligence

Have you suffered financial loss after putting your trust in a professional? If you feel a professional has breached their duty of care to provide you with their expertise and appropriate advice, you may be able to claim for damages.

Property Disputes

If you own a property, or are a tenant, landlord, agent, buyer, seller, or body corporate, and are involved in a property dispute, we can help you understand your rights and provide you with trusted representation to help you resolve the conflict and achieve your desired outcome. We can also assist with lodgement and removal of caveats.

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Our expert Brisbane litigation team aim to guard your intellectual capital and can assist in defending intellectual property disputes to help you protect your brand.

We can help you with disputes over:

  • trademark infringement
  • copyright
  • patents
  • domain name disputes
  • designs
  • confidential information breaches


We will fight for you to enforce your rights.

With extensive experience helping landlords, tenants and owners resolve residential and commercial leasing disputes, we can help you:

  • Recover unpaid rent
  • Evict a residential tenant
  • Resolve disputes over fair wear and tear to properties
  • Resolve disputes over water leaks and damage to property
  • Resolve disputes related to structural issues
  • Obtain rental relief against forfeiture
  • Resolve disputes over market rental reviews.

Whether you need to recover money from a business or an individual, we are committed to providing you with efficient debt recovery solutions so that your matter can be resolved quickly and in the most cost-effective way.

Trusts used for business or personal transactions can be one of the most complex legal structures. Attwood Marshall Lawyers can help assist you if a trust or equity dispute arises, no matter how complex the dispute may be.

Body corporate disputes are common, and can involve disputes between lot owners, between the body corporate and its committee members, or third parties such as builders and contractors. Our team offer a wealth of experience and can act for you to resolve your dispute quickly and effectively.

How our Brisbane litigation lawyers work

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1. Initial Consultation

We assess your situation and provide clear advice on your options.

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2. Strategy Development

Our lawyers tailor a dispute resolution strategy that aligns with your business goals.

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3. Negotiation & Mediation

We aim to resolve disputes efficiently outside of court where possible.

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4. Court Representation

For matters requiring litigation, our team provides strong representation in State and Federal Courts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We assist businesses and individuals with disputes over contracts, partnerships, property, or professional services. We provide legal advice, negotiate resolutions, and represent clients in court when required.

We handle a wide range of commercial and business disputes including:

  • Banking disputes and irresponsible lending practices
  • Body corporate disputes
  • Breach of contract and contractual obligations
  • Class actions
  • Construction law and building disputes
  • Consumer law disputes
  • Debt recovery
  • Defamation
  • Disputes over intellectual property
  • Employment disputes
  • Farming and agribusiness disputes
  • Insurance claim disputes
  • Leasing disputes
  • Liquidation, bankruptcy and corporate insolvency
  • Misleading or deceptive conduct claims
  • Partnership disputes
  • Professional negligence
  • Property disputes
  • Shareholder disputes

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to resolving disputes without going to court. This includes early negotiation between all parties, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. These methods are generally faster, more cost-effective, and less stressful than formal court proceedings.

Timeframes will vary depending on the nature and complexity of each matter. Some disputes may be able to be resolved quite quickly through informal negotiations, while more complex matters might progress to court proceedings and can take months to years. Our team aims for swift, cost-effective outcomes so that you can move on with your life and put your dispute behind you.

Most disputes are settled through negotiation or mediation, avoiding the stress and expense of court proceedings.

We work with clients across all industries, including construction, healthcare, real estate, retail, financial services, and more. Click here to learn more about each industry.

We offer transparent fee structures and will discuss costs upfront. Upon appointing us as your legal representation, we will provide you with a Costs Agreement outlining the costs you can expect for your specific matter.

To be an accredited specialist, a lawyer must pass a structured assessment process which requires the individual to draw on their existing skills and knowledge to demonstrate their expertise and competency in their chosen area of law.

Commercial litigation and dispute resolution is an increasingly complex and competitive market. At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we remain industry-leading in this area, and our team is proud to be led by NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, who has worked in legal services for over 20 years.

Meet Our Brisbane Commercial Litigation Team

Our commercial litigation team in Brisbane combines deep industry knowledge with practical legal expertise and alternative dispute resolution strategies to deliver results for individuals and businesses.

Jeff Garrett - Legal Practice Director - Wills & Estates, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Compensation Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Racing & Equine Law

Jeff Garrett

Legal Practice Director
Commercial Litigation, Compensation Law, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Property & Commercial, Racing & Equine Law, Wills & Estates
Charles Lethbridge - Partner - Commercial Litigation

Charles Lethbridge

Partner & Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution
Commercial Litigation
Georgia Trapp, Department Manager at Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Georgia Trapp

Department Manager
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Racing & Equine Law
Amanda is the Department Manager and Senior Paralegal for not only the Estate Litigation and Commercial Litigation Departments, but also oversees both Equine Law and Criminal Law divisions

Amanda Heather

Department Manager
Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Litigation, Racing & Equine Law
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Jade Carlson

Special Counsel
Commercial Litigation
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Melany Dowse

Special Counsel
Commercial Litigation
James holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Griffith University as well as a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law and a Diploma of Business. He is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.

James Griffin

Associate
Commercial Litigation
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Katie Joyce

Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
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Jessica Spindler

Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
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Alula Abraha

Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
Sienna has a qualification in Business Administration (legal) from the Australian College of Commerce and Management, along with more than four years’ experience in the legal industry. She joined Attwood Marshall Lawyers as a Litigation Paralegal in 2024 supporting both our estate and commercial litigation departments.

Sienna Wikaira

Senior Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
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Krista Peck

Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation
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Maria Khalifa

Paralegal
Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation

Book a consultation with our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers today

With specialised experienced in all aspects of dispute resolution and commercial litigation, our Brisbane lawyers will provide legal services you can trust and will help you achieve a successful outcome.

Georgia Trapp, Department Manager at Attwood Marshall Lawyers

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