Our team handles all manner of commercial and corporate disputes. We recognise that your prospects of success are crucially dependent upon the experience, expertise and strategic approach that we bring to our partnership with you. We will identify the most appropriate strategy at the outset. We will then pursue that strategy fearlessly and cost effectively.
Our Litigation, Disputes & Investigations services
Our team manage complex, high‑stakes disputes and investigations that carry significant commercial and reputational risk. We support clients across regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions and multi‑layered litigation.
We will:
- provide the best possible legal representation for your case;
- proactively manage the litigation to achieve your goals; and
- manage the litigation cost effectively in partnership with you.
Types of cases include:
- all commercial/contract disputes;
- property and leasing disputes;
- resources sector – all types of cases;
- partnership and shareholder disputes;
- tax litigation;
- appeals; and
- opinions.
We will explore every available option to reach a fast, appropriate and satisfying resolution. We have proven expertise in achieving results through negotiated settlements.
We identify the options available to you, recommend the most prudent course of action and work in partnership with you to achieve your goals.
Our Litigation, Disputes & Investigations team
Lavan’s highly experienced team has the expertise, capacity and resources to conduct any type of corporate and commercial litigation, from the simplest to the most complex.
Our Litigation, Disputes & Investigations experience
Client
North West Shelf Gas (NWSG) Joint Venturers
Industry
Energy / Oil & Gas
Acting for the NWSG joint venturers in Electricity Generation Corporation v Woodside Energy Limited and Ors (2014) 251 CLR 640 involving successfully acting at trial and appeal to the High Court.
Client
WPPL
Industry
Mining & Resources
Acted for the plaintiff (WPPL) in WPPL v HPPL in a claim over an interest in a large mining tenement in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.
Client
Confidential Client
Industry
Construction & Infrastructure
Defending claims brought against a contractor in the Supreme Court for misleading and deceptive conduct in connection with works on an infrastructure contract.
Local knowledge, global insight
Here when you need us
Lavan is based in Perth, Western Australia, with an inherent market knowledge and trusted relationships within our community.
We value collaborative relationships and are approachable and available when you need us.
