Commercial Litigation | Resolving Disputes with Strategic Precision
Federal Court Patent Infringement Win | Secured $4.2M damages and an injunction
What’s McBratney’s Approach
At McBratney Law, we provide clear, practical support in resolving disputes across corporate, commercial, intellectual property and contract matters.
We understand that disputes can disrupt your business and personal goals, so our focus is on protecting your interests while minimising unnecessary costs, stress and delay.
Our litigation team has extensive experience in managing complex court proceedings, arbitration and negotiated settlements. We take the time to understand your objectives and deliver strategies that are both legally sound and commercially sensible. Whether pursuing or defending a claim, we work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome, safeguarding your legal and commercial position at every stage.
We believe that litigation should be approached with clarity and efficiency. That means plain-language advice, transparency around costs, and a responsive service that gives you confidence throughout the process.
With a results-driven approach and a commitment to client success, McBratney Law is trusted to deliver strong advocacy and effective dispute resolution.
Corporate Law – Governance, Structuring & Compliance
M&A Dispute Resolution
Deal breakdown litigation, earn-out disputes, warranty claims
Director & Officer Liability
Breach of fiduciary duty, business judgment challenges
Contract Disputes
Breach of goods and services supply agreements and after commercial agreements.
Shareholder Actions
Shareholder and Shareholders Agreement disputes, oppression claims, derivative actions, buyout disputes
Exit planning
Board conflicts, voting rights, constitutional challenges
Contract Enforcement
Services and supply of goods disputes, deal breakdown litigation, earn-out disputes, warranty claims
Business Interruption Claims
Breach of fiduciary duty, business judgment challenges
Shareholder & Director Disputes
Continuous disclosure breaches, market conduct investigations
Competition Law Violations
Advice on and enforcement of competition and consumer laws and anti-trust violations.
Why Choose Our Litigation Team
Our litigation team brings proven experience, with over $2B in transaction support and a deep understanding of complex commercial relationships. We combine corporate, IP, and commercial law expertise in every matter, ensuring cross-practice insight in every dispute. With over 75% of cases resolved before trial, our settlement-focused approach saves clients an average of $120K per matter if the matter had gone to trial. We’re trusted in the courtroom too. Our team has extensive experience in high-stakes matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme, District, and Magistrates’ courts of Queensland, and many of their interstate counterparts.
Over $2B+ in transactions, over 30 years’ experience
We deliver big-firm expertise with boutique attention. You’ll benefit from direct access to senior lawyers who understand business imperatives and work as an extension of your team. From startups to ASX-listed companies, we provide practical, commercially driven legal solutions when it matters most.
