
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:

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

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

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.

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

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

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
Call us, email us or send a short message below and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
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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
