Commercial Litigation

A common problem that tradespersons encounter with home owners and builders is non-payment for completed work. The collection process always begins before the work commences by completing contracts and confirming in writing any variations. It is equally important to document or record attempts to recover payment after the work is done and follow up promptly. However, what are the options if the client just won’t pay? Resolution The fact is…

The Competition and Consumer Act 2010, also known as the Australian Consumer Law (“ACL”) came into effect on 1 January 2011. The ACL deals with various aspects of the relationship between a consumer of goods or services and providers of goods or services. One of the significant issues introduced by ACL was a nationally consistent system to regulate the safety of consumer goods and product related services. Who is a…