Our litigation team will guide you through the complexities of the court systems and strive for a practical and commercial solution.
Align Law is able to provide and facilitate exceptional legal representation throughout all levels of courts in Victoria exercising State and Federal jurisdiction.
Disputes can be stressful and drawn out. Our litigation team will guide you through the complexities of the court systems and strive for a practical and commercial solution.
Align Law can assist with the resolution of complex commercial disputes involving a synthesis of any of the following matters:
- property law disputes, including claims arising from sale of land contracts and associated legislation;
- construction and security of payment related disputes;
- disputes at the Domestic Building Dispute Resolution of Victoria (DBDRV);
- leasing disputes, including both commercial leasing and retail tenancy disputes;
- caveat issues, including applications to the court for removal of caveats;
- contractual disputes, including breach of contract and compensation claims;
- corporations law issues, including disputes between company shareholders;
- disputes between business partners and joint venturers;
- applications to the courts for urgent interim and final injunctive relief;
- common law negligence claims;
- consumer law issues, including misleading or deceptive conduct matters; and
- corporate and personal insolvency.
Align Law are my trusted legal advisors. Their advice is always prompt, pragmatic and commercial. I know I can always count on them when it matters most.
Effie Yuan
Director, Mushan
Using their legal knowledge and practical experience, the Align Law Team assisted us to avoid a potentially lengthy and costly construction dispute.
Jim Marron
Representative, Aneles Mining Consulting Services
I have known Amber and her team for three years. Amber’s frankness, professionalism, and her sincerity have left a deep impression on me. As a Chinese who first came to Australia to start a business, she made me deeply believe in the soundness of Australian legal system and the independency of the legal industry. Amber has always firmly maintained her objectiveness and independence as a professional lawyer.
Jay Li
Director, Jinding Australia
Notable projects
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Class action against a developer
Successfully acted in a class action for numerous purchasers in a litigation matter against a property developer. This matter involved formulating strategic advice on diverse legal issues, ultimately resulting in a positive outcome for our clients.
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Mining disputes
Acted for a large gold mine operator in Ballarat, Victoria in relation to various disputes with contractors and suppliers.
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Security of Payment claims
Acted for both developers and builders as claimants and respondents in numerous adjudication applications under the Security of Payments legislation, most notably, in relation to a $12 million payment claim.
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General building disputes
Acted for multiple developers in relation to partially complete projects including commencing litigation against the relevant builder or insurer and providing commercial and strategic advice to complete the project, most notably, in relation to a $20 million claim in the Supreme Court.
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Repossession orders in the Supreme Court
Successfully acted for numerous developers to remove squatters from development sites, including making an application for a repossession order in the Supreme Court.
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Blackmail claim under s 87 of the Crimes Act 1958
Acted for a large developer who was a plaintiff in a matter involving black mail, an indictable offence under section 87 Crimes Act 1958 in Victoria. This also involved related misleading and deceptive conduct claims.