Commercial Litigation
Resolving high-stakes commercial disputes with precise legal strategy — and a clear view of the outcome you need.
When a dispute threatens your business
Commercial disputes are disruptive, expensive and distracting. Our role is to take that weight off you: to assess your position quickly and candidly, protect your interests from day one and pursue the most efficient path to resolution — whether that is negotiation, mediation or trial.
We act for businesses, directors, shareholders and individuals across a wide range of commercial disputes, from contract claims to complex multi-party proceedings.
Disputes we regularly act in
Each area below could link through to its own detailed page.
Contract disputes
Breach of contract, termination and claims for damages under commercial agreements.
Shareholder & partnership disputes
Deadlocks, oppression claims and exits between business owners.
Building & construction
Payment disputes, defects and delay claims for owners, builders and subcontractors.
Debt recovery & insolvency
Recovering what you are owed and navigating insolvency on either side.
A clear path from first call to resolution
Every matter is different, but our approach is consistent: understand the commercial objective, advise frankly on prospects and cost, then act decisively.
- 1. Initial consultation & assessment
- 2. Strategy & written costs estimate
- 3. Negotiation or alternative dispute resolution
- 4. Proceedings & trial, if required
- 5. Enforcement & close-out
Who you will work with
Arthur Metaxas
Partner
Arthur Metaxas — Partner at Metaxas Legal. Graduated Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Western Australia in 1974. Admitted to practice in Western Australia in 1976. Was a partner at Lavan & Walsh 1981–1995. Since then practised on his own account and in various partnerships.
Gregory Metaxas
Partner
Gregory Metaxas — Partner at Metaxas Legal. Graduated Bachelor of Laws from the University of Notre Dame in 2011. Admitted to practice in Western Australia in 2012. Entered the Roll of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia in 2013. Completed a Diploma in Legal Practice in 2012.
Common questions
It depends on the complexity of the dispute, the court and whether the matter settles. Many disputes resolve through negotiation or mediation well before trial. We give you a realistic timeline at the outset and update it as the matter progresses.
Often, yes. Negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution are usually faster and less costly than a trial. We assess early whether an out-of-court outcome is achievable and in your interest.
We provide a written costs estimate before any work begins and keep you informed if that estimate changes. Where appropriate, we can discuss staged or capped fee arrangements.
Any contracts, correspondence, invoices and notes relevant to your matter, along with a short timeline of events. If you are unsure whether something is relevant, bring it.
Facing a commercial dispute?
The earlier we are involved, the more options you have. Speak with us in confidence.