Commercial Disputes

When a business relationship breaks down, the cost of getting it wrong is high. We act for owner-managed businesses and their owners in the disputes that follow.

We act in shareholder and partnership disputes, oppression claims, breach of contract and non-payment actions, unpaid-account recovery, and disputes over the sale of a business.

We assess the dispute early, tell you candidly what it is worth, and weigh the cost of proceeding against the realistic result, whether that means negotiating, mediating or going to court.

What we handle

Shareholder and partnership disputes
Oppression remedies and derivative actions
Breach of contract claims and defences
Unpaid accounts and contract enforcement
Disputes over the sale of a business

Common questions

Do you act for small businesses or only large ones?: Predominantly owner-managed and family businesses.
Can a business dispute be resolved without going to court?: Often, yes. Many commercial disputes settle through negotiation or mediation. We prepare every file as though it will go to court, which is what makes a good settlement possible.
What if my dispute is with my own business partner?: That is one of the most common matters we see. We will tell you early whether a negotiated buyout, a mediated resolution or an oppression claim is the realistic path.