Strategic lawyers. Determined advocates. Commercial outcomes.

 

Dark Legal is a commercial law firm specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, building and construction, and insolvency.

We act for businesses and individuals in complex disputes, high-stakes negotiations and circumstances where decisive legal action is required.

Our approach is strategic, commercial and outcome-driven. We identify the issues that matter, provide clear advice about your options and risks, and develop a strategy directed towards achieving your commercial objectives.

Where a dispute can be resolved commercially, we pursue that outcome efficiently. Where a stronger approach is required, we act decisively and are prepared to pursue our clients’ interests through litigation.

Throughout the process, our clients know where they stand. We provide clear advice about strategy, prospects and costs so that every important decision is an informed one.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Commercial disputes require more than knowing the law. They require strategy.

We act in complex commercial disputes involving contracts, property, shareholders and directors, partnerships, professional negligence, debt recovery and other commercial relationships. We identify the pressure points, assess the commercial realities and develop a strategy directed towards achieving our client’s objectives — whether through negotiation, mediation or litigation.

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

Construction disputes can escalate quickly and the steps taken at the outset can significantly affect the ultimate outcome.

We act for principals, builders, contractors, subcontractors and consultants in construction disputes, security of payment matters, payment claims, adjudications, contractual disputes and court proceedings. We provide strategic advice at every stage of a project and act decisively when disputes arise.

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INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY

Financial distress requires early and strategic advice.

We act for creditors, companies, directors and individuals in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy matters, including statutory demands, winding-up proceedings, restructuring, debt recovery and bankruptcy disputes. We assess the available options, the commercial consequences of each and the strategy most likely to protect our client’s position.

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what you can expect from us

clear strategy

You will understand the strategy behind the steps we recommend and how those steps advance your objectives.

direct access

You will have direct access to the lawyers responsible for your matter and will be kept informed as it progresses.

transparency

We provide clear information about costs and consider whether the likely benefit of a particular step justifies the expense.

determined

We pursue our clients’ interests firmly and strategically and will not shy away from litigation when it is the appropriate course.