Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Debt Recovery
Commercial Litigation
What we do
As one of Queensland’s leading commercial litigation practices, our capacity to handle large and complex commercial disputes is matched by our reputation for achieving successful outcomes.
Having run thousands of litigation matters we understand that most people are reluctant to go to court, and are only doing so because they feel all other avenues have been exhausted.
Our results are underpinned by the knowledge that the key to success in any litigation matter is strategic planning and obtaining all the relevant facts as early as possible. We develop a litigation plan which allows you to have clarity on a matter’s path, its likely costs and options for any alternative dispute resolution process.
Our team has proven experience in litigation before Australian Federal and State Courts and specialist tribunals, in arbitration and in investigations by regulatory authorities.
Where we can help
Where litigation is the appropriate course, we pursue it rigorously, innovatively and efficiently. Our areas of expertise are:
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Building and construction litigation
- Consumer law
- Consumer tribunal defences / prosecutions
- Contract disputes
- Corporations law
- Directors and shareholders
- Employment law
- Franchising
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Insurance
- Intellectual property
- Partnership disputes
- Property and leasing
Our difference: your advantage
With a proven reputation for innovation and excellent client service, we strongly believe that you will find no better commercial litigation practice in Queensland.
So what differentiates us from the rest?
- We are specialist litigation experts: this is what we do day in, day out.
- You have genuine direct access to the Partner working on your matter.
- Our firm’s very low staff turnover rate means that your matter will not change hands: we are always across your matter, all of the time.
- We only use barristers with relevant expertise who understand our commitment to excellent client service.
- We undertake early litigation planning and are clear from the outset about the costs involved.
- We offer a range of fee options, including fixed fees, retainers and hourly rates.
- You will not be left wondering about the progress of your matter. We pro actively inform you every step of the way.
Insolvency
What we do
We provide time-driven, cost-effective and practical outcomes to our insolvency clients, which include insolvency practitioners and secured and unsecured creditors across Queensland.
Our lawyers, having acted in some of Australia’s most complex insolvencies, regularly receive instructions from interstate practitioners to protect their interests in Queensland. We are instructed to bring and defend winding up applications and to act in difficult insolvency litigation.
Where we can help
Walsh Halligan Douglas provides insolvency solutions in the areas of:
- Bankruptcy
- Corporate restructuring
- Enforcement of Security
- Liquidations
- Part X Arrangements
- Public Examinations
- Schemes of Arrangement
- Statutory Demands
- Voluntary Administrations
- Winding up applications
Debt recovery
What we do
Our specialist debt recovery team acts for companies in the speedy collection of delinquent accounts when internal methods fail. Retail landlords instruct us to recover outstanding lease payments and insolvency practitioners use our services to accelerate the recovery of book debts to provide the best possible return to creditors.
Where we can help
So why come to us for debt recovery?
- We’re persistent and professional. We aggressively pursue delinquent accounts whilst maintaining the integrity of your brand — enabling you to concentrate on building your business.
- We’re quick. Whether it’s obtaining judgments to protect your interest or to commence winding up proceedings against the debtor company, our focus is the recovery of your outstanding accounts as quickly as possible.
- Our fees are fair. We do not charge on a percentage of the fees recovered. Our role is to recover the entirety of the outstanding amounts plus interest. We also offer fixed fees.
Let’s start talking
Our Insolvency and Debt Recovery team would love to hear from you to discuss how we can help. Email us insolvency@whd.com.au or contact our lead Partner, below:
Spencer Slasberg
Lachlan Thorburn