Disputes & Litigation
Insights in Melbourne

When a business partner threatens proceedings or a supplier stops performing, the first priority is to understand the contract and protect evidence. An angry reply or premature termination can create a second dispute. Early advice should address both the legal position and the cost of achieving a useful outcome.

A bank transfer or an unpaid invoice is a starting point, not the whole debt recovery case. Before sending a demand, identify the legal debtor, the agreement and the date payment became due. Then assess whether a judgment is likely to produce a commercial recovery.

Debt recovery in Victoria can range from sending a letter of demand to commencing Court proceedings and enforcing a judgment against the debtor’s assets or income.