If you, your company or business has a contract with another party and they break or deny the agreement, you may have the right to sue for damages for breaking the contract.

Our lawyers have significant expertise in representing parties in contractual disputes and our approach is to take a practical view of the issue to determine if it can be resolved or settled without resorting to court. If litigation is unavoidable, our firm can stand by you and your business every step of the way, and work with barristers where necessary to ensure success.

Contract Preparation and Advice

Our contract lawyers have extensive experience in contract law, and are able to assist with contract preparation, reviews and advice. We do this by ensuring your contract aligns with your preferences and that any specific terms and conditions are skilfully crafted, make sense and protect you.

Breach of Contract

One of the most frequently encountered claims in Queensland courts is for breach of contract.

A breach of contract usually occurs when there is a failure to perform on time, or a failure to perform to an agreed standard, or otherwise refusing to perform altogether or being unable to perform.

There is also a widespread misunderstanding that a written and signed document is required to enforce a contract, and without it, the plaintiff's case against the defendant is weak. However, contracts can be created in various ways, including through verbal communication, conduct, or a combination of both, without necessarily needing a written document. The majority of contracts are, in fact, formed without any written record.

A breach of contract can cause significant harm to individuals, businesses and organisations and it is important to act quickly. A failure to act quickly could result in barring the claim or otherwise reducing any claim to damages.

Whether you find yourself on the plaintiff or defendant side of a contractual dispute, our team of skilled contract lawyers based in Brisbane is available to offer proficient legal counsel to safeguard your interests, and ensure your quantum of damages is properly recovered.

Other Ways We Can Help

Our team deliver practical solutions and have an array of skills which can help you:

• We can offer advice so that you can make informed decisions that protect your interests

• We can represent you in negotiations with the other party to help resolve the dispute without resorting to litigation

• We can facilitate formal mediation to help both parties reach a mutually agreeable resolution

• We can draft a written agreement to hold the other party accountable for their promises and obligations

• We can devise a tailored strategy that aligns with your unique circumstances and objectives

• We can send a letter of demand to establish clear boundaries and expectations and recover monies properly owed to you

• We can obtain or resist injunctions, such as freezing assets, to help protect your interests

• We can create pressure on the other party to ensure they comply with the terms of the agreement or to strengthen your bargaining position

• If necessary, we can commence or defend legal action in all courts and tribunals

• We can also engage other professionals, such as administrators, receivers, liquidators, accountants, or valuers, to assist in achieving the desired outcome