Our Approach

Disputes are an unavoidable part of doing business, but they don’t have to derail your operations, finances, or reputation. At Exige, we take a strategic, commercially driven approach to dispute resolution, helping you achieve clarity, manage risk, and protect your business interests.

We act in all jurisdictions from the Magistrates’, County and Supreme Court of Victoria and all federal jurisdictions giving you full confidence that your matter is in experienced hands, no matter its scale or complexity. Our team prioritises early, pragmatic resolutions wherever possible, but when litigation is unavoidable, we advocate with precision and unwavering commitment.

Whether it’s resolving issues outside of court or pursuing decisive action in court, we focus on outcomes that safeguard your long-term goals and relationships and let you get back to running your business with confidence.

Our Services

• Commercial Disputes

Resolving the full spectrum of business conflicts including breaches of contract, partnership breakdowns, shareholder disputes, equity and trust disputes, breaches of fiduciary obligations, misrepresentation and misleading or deceptive conduct claims. We focus on strategies that protect your commercial interests and maintain enterprise activity.

• Property & Leasing Disputes

Highly experienced in resolving disputes involving real property transactions, including contested purchases and sales of commercial, industrial, and residential property, contract enforcement, misrepresentation claims, and disputes over caveats, easements, or other title matters. We also act in complex development-related disputes, including off-the-plan sales, failed or disputed settlements, joint venture and project delivery arrangements, and conflicts between developers, financiers, and purchasers. Highly experienced in resolving issues around rent arrears, lease terminations, and enforcement of tenant or landlord obligations, ensuring minimal disruption to your property or business operations.

• Building & Construction Disputes

Handling disputes over payment claims, defective works in both the commercial and domestic construction space, claims, enforcement of contract terms.

• Debt Recovery & Enforcement

From issuing statutory demands and winding-up applications to creditors petitions and bankruptcy. We pursue all recovery actions swiftly to maximise your chances of recovering what you are owed.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Facilitating mediation, expert determination, and arbitration to achieve cost-effective resolutions outside of court, often preserving key relationships.

• Regulatory & Compliance Investigations

Defending and resisting actions against your business or leadership team, with strong guidance on director and officer liability for fiscal compliance requirements including audits by State Revenue Office, WorkSafe and the Australian Taxation Office.

• Litigation Strategy & Risk Management

Providing pre-litigation advice and settlement strategies that align with your commercial objectives, reducing both risk and cost exposure.

• Jurisdictional Coverage

Practicing across all Victorian courts (Magistrates’, County, and Supreme) as well as all federal jurisdictions, including family law matters, to ensure complete representation no matter the forum.

Schedule a Consultation

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss your legal needs.