Commercial Law Broadmeadows

Supporting you through commercial disputes with care and understanding

Commercial disputes can be stressful. Whether it is a disagreement about a contract, unpaid invoices, a fall out between co owners or being personally sued in connection with your work, the impact on your income and wellbeing is very real.

From our base in Broadmeadows, Yarn Legal provides commercial law and litigation services to people and organisations across Broadmeadows and the surrounding northern suburbs of Melbourne. We combine clear, practical legal advice with a culturally safe and trauma informed approach.

You can meet with us in person or speak with us by phone or video from the comfort of your home or office.

We help clients in Broadmeadows and nearby suburbs with a wide range of commercial law issues, including:

Contract and business disputes

When agreements break down, it affects cash flow, relationships and reputation. We act in disputes about:

• Supply of goods and services
• Unpaid invoices and underpayment
• Informal or verbal agreements and “handshake deals”
• Commission, bonus and success fee disputes
• Service, consultancy and contractor agreements

We review the documents, explain your legal position in plain language and work with you on practical options to resolve the dispute.

Debt recovery and money claims

We assist with:

• Recovering unpaid invoices and loans
• Defending inflated or unfair money claims
• Statutory demands and threats to wind up a company
• Negotiating payment plans, settlements and releases

Our focus is on cost effective strategies that balance the size of the claim with the stress, time and expense involved.

Shareholder, partnership and director disputes

When co owners fall out, we help with:

• Shareholder and unit holder disputes
• Partnership and joint venture breakdowns
• Oppression and exclusion from management
• Disputes about access to information and financial records
• Exit, buyout and valuation disputes

We work towards realistic solutions, whether that is a negotiated exit, restructure or, where required, court proceedings.

Employment related commercial disputes

Employment issues often overlap with commercial law, especially at senior levels. We assist with:

• Restraints of trade and non compete clauses
• Disputes about confidential information and IP
• Bonus, commission and incentive scheme disputes
• Overlap between employment, contractor and director roles

We act for employees, executives and in some situations employers, always with an eye on your broader career and business relationships.

When an employee is personally sued

Sometimes employees, managers and directors are named as defendants in commercial proceedings. We act when you are personally sued in connection with your work, including:

• Claims for breach of contract or duties arising from employment
• Allegations of misleading or deceptive conduct or accessorial liability
• Claims that you misused confidential information or client data
• Being joined personally in a claim against your employer or former employer

We explain what the claim really means, check for support from your employer or insurer and develop a strategy aimed at protecting your reputation and personal assets.

How we work with you

1. Listen to your story

We start by listening. You have the opportunity to talk through what has happened, what documents you have and what outcomes matter most to you.

2. Explain your options in plain language

We then:

• Identify the key legal issues
• Explain your rights, risks and options in clear terms
• Discuss timeframes, likely costs and possible outcomes

You stay in control of the decisions that affect you, your family and your business.

3. Focus on practical resolution

Where possible, we explore:

• Direct negotiation
• Without prejudice discussions
• Mediation or other alternative dispute processes

If court or tribunal proceedings are on foot, or become necessary, we represent you at each stage and keep you informed about what is happening and why.

Culturally safe and trauma informed support

Yarn Legal is 100% Aboriginal owned and operated. We understand that legal conflict does not happen in isolation from culture, community and past experiences with systems.

In our commercial law work we:

• Create space for you to yarn about what has happened in a way that feels safe
• Respect cultural, family and community obligations when planning strategy
• Use accessible language and make time for questions
• Work with support people where appropriate, with your consent

Fees and costs

We aim to be upfront and transparent about legal costs. Depending on your matter, we may be able to offer:

• Fixed fee initial advice and document review
• Stage based pricing for key steps, such as pre action negotiation or specific court stages
• Payment plans in appropriate cases
• Guidance around any available employer funded or insurer funded support

We discuss costs with you at the start and keep you updated if anything changes.

Talk to a Commercial lawyer in Broadmeadows

Contact Yarn Legal today to discuss your commercial law needs. Call us on 1300 861 131 or visit our website to book your consultation. Your path to justice starts here.