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Civil and Commercial Litigation

Civil and Commercial Dispute Lawyers in Auburn and Western Sydney

When a dispute over money, a contract or a business deal cannot be settled, you need clear advice and firm representation. We help individuals and businesses resolve disputes sensibly and, where needed, in court.

Our Approach

Clear Advice and Firm Representation in Civil Disputes

Disputes over money, contracts or business dealings are stressful and can be expensive. We give you an honest assessment of your position early, including the likely costs and risks, and look for sensible ways to resolve the matter, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.

We act for individuals and businesses at every stage of a civil dispute, from letters of demand and negotiation through to court proceedings, hearings, enforcement of judgments and appeals, in courts and tribunals across New South Wales:

  • Local Court of NSW: claims up to $100,000, including small claims up to $20,000.
  • District Court of NSW: claims up to $1,250,000, and appeals from the Local Court.
  • Supreme Court of NSW: larger and more complex disputes, including commercial, company and equity matters.
  • NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT): consumer claims up to $100,000, home building disputes and other tribunal matters.

In complex matters that proceed to a hearing in the District Court or Supreme Court, we work closely with experienced barristers where needed and stay involved in your case from start to finish.

Strict time limits apply. Most contract claims must be started within 6 years, and a company served with a statutory demand has only 21 days to respond, so please contact us promptly.

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How We Can Help

Civil and Commercial Litigation Services

Whether you are making a claim or defending one, we can help with:


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Contract and Commercial Disputes

Breach of contract, unpaid invoices, supply and service agreements, and disputes between businesses, customers and suppliers.

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Debt Recovery

Letters of demand, statements of claim, statutory demands, and enforcing judgments through garnishee orders, writs, bankruptcy or winding up proceedings.

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Defending Claims

Responding to letters of demand and court claims, applying to set aside statutory demands, and defending proceedings brought against you or your business.

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Consumer and Building Disputes

Claims in NCAT and the courts about faulty goods or services, home building work and other consumer issues.

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Partnership and Shareholder Disputes

Disagreements between business partners, shareholders and directors, including a partner leaving the business or the business being wound up.

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Mediation and Settlement

Negotiating settlements, representing you at mediation, and preparing settlement deeds so the outcome is clear and binding.

Good to Know

Key Things to Know


Which Court Hears Your Claim

Local Court: claims up to $100,000, with small claims up to $20,000. District Court: up to $1,250,000. Supreme Court: no upper limit, and usually the larger claims.

Six-Year Time Limit

Most claims for breach of contract must be started within 6 years of the date the cause of action arose, or 12 years for a deed. Some other claims have shorter limits.

21 Days for Statutory Demands

A company served with a creditor’s statutory demand has 21 days to pay or apply to the court to set it aside. If it does nothing, it may be presumed insolvent.

Legal Costs

In most court cases, the unsuccessful party is usually ordered to pay part of the successful party’s legal costs. We explain the likely costs and risks before you start.

This is general information only, not legal advice. Please speak with us about your own situation.

Talk to Us About Your Dispute

The earlier you get advice, the more options you usually have. Call us or send a short message and we will explain where you stand and the next steps.

Contact us

Book a Consultation

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Peerzada & Associates

Office

Suite 10, 35-39 Auburn Road
Auburn NSW 2144

Post

PO Box 40, Auburn NSW 1835

Phone and email

(02) 8097 4028
info@peerzada.com.au

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 12pm
Sunday closed