Business & Commercial
Commercial litigators resolve business disputes in courts and arbitration.
They act in contract, partnership, shareholder and professional disputes, aiming for early resolution where possible.
Business disputes drain time and money. A clear strategy and early resolution protect the business.
Commercial disputes are heard in state Supreme Courts, often in specialist commercial lists, and in the Federal Court for corporations and consumer law claims. Arbitration is common in construction and international contracts.
Commercial Litigation firms in the directory
260 firms
Surry Hills, NSW · Sydney CBD
GMH Legal provides legal services in Surry Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Property & Conveyancing.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Harris & Harris provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Holden Barlow provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Marrickville, NSW · Southern Sydney
Khoury Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Marrickville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Building & Construction and Strata & Body Corporate.
Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Lancaster Graham provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Mediation & Dispute Resolution, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Pyrmont, NSW · Sydney CBD
Laxon Lex Lawyers provides legal services in Pyrmont, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation.
Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Mackie Legal provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Planning & Environment.
Canberra City, ACT · Canberra
Mark Fleming Lawyers provides legal services in Canberra City, ACT. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Moss Vale, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Mark Fleming Lawyers provides legal services in Moss Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
McNab McNab & Starke Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Waurn Ponds, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
Michael K Lawyers provides legal services in Waurn Ponds, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Notary Public & JP Services.
Mooloolaba, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba Law provides legal services in Mooloolaba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Building & Construction and Commercial Litigation.
Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
O'Neills Business Lawyers provides legal services in Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
OAKLEYS LAW provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
Pentana Stanton Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Roe Legal Services provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services and Property & Conveyancing.
Yarralumla, NSW · Canberra
Snedden Hall & Gallop provides legal services in Yarralumla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
Storey & Gough Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Soldiers Hill, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
TAO JIANG LAWYERS provides legal services in Soldiers Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Litigation and Immigration & Visas.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
ZK Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Understand the next step
Describe the commercial agreement, disputed conduct, amount and desired result. Ask the firm to assess a proportionate path before assuming proceedings are the best first step.
Agree on review points for strategy and costs, including expert and barrister involvement.
Explain the transaction, amount involved, parties and desired result. Provide the current agreement and relevant entity or trust details.
Ask which risks need legal, accounting, tax or technical advice. Identify essential terms and those you are willing to negotiate.
Agree who negotiates, approves documents and tracks continuing obligations. Clarify whether post-completion advice is included.
Request a defined scope or staged budget with assumptions about document review and negotiation rounds. Personal guarantees, tax and related disputes may need separate work.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Highlight signing dates, finance conditions and demands. Raise an inability to meet debts immediately so appropriate advice can be identified before further commitments.
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Mediation is usually faster and cheaper, and courts often require it before trial.
You can register a company yourself. A lawyer is useful for the shareholders agreement, the right structure for tax and asset protection, and making sure your contracts and terms protect you.
Yes. Leases often run for years and can include costly obligations such as make-good, outgoings and personal guarantees. Some states also have retail leasing laws that affect your rights.
