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Commercial Law
We provide assistance to individuals, businesses and organisations in their commercial dealings, either with their transactions or when a dispute arises.
These disputes usually involve debt collection, disputes about whether contracts have been properly performed (for example, building disputes) or disputes about rights in relation to property.
Whether you need to document your business dealings, need advice on a course of action to take, are engaged in a commercial dispute or are likely to engage in litigation, or you simply wish to put your personal or business affairs in order, we will work collaboratively with you to make the right decisions for you and your business or your personal affairs.
Meet the team
Phil Testa
Barrister & Solicitor
Phil Testa was admitted to practice in 2002 after completing a double degree in Arts and Law at Adelaide University. He has considerable experience in general legal …
- Family Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Civil Disputes & Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Wills and Estates
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Lauraine (Lauri) Evans
Barrister & Solicitor
Lauraine (Lauri) Evans was admitted to practice in 2005 after completing a degree in Law at The University of New England. She was a Police Officer for over twenty years …
- Criminal & Police
- Traffic Law
- Wills and Estates
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have built their reputation on being accessible to their clients who instruct them in relation to a wide range of legal issues.
Phil Testa was incredible! He assisted me with an urgent matter he was efficient and capable all whilst performing thorough and accurate work! Would highly recommend he and his team are by far the best I have ever worked with. Honest and quick are rarity within the legal field. A true gem!
Flavio ScoteceI was extremely pleased with the professional and no-nonsense approach displayed by Phil in the handling of my case. The matter was resolved quickly and to my satisfaction. I would recommend Phil to anyone that has a difficult problem to handle and will definitely go back to him if required in the future.
William CornellI can't recommend Evans Testa Barristers & Solicitors enough should you ever find yourself in a position of needing a lawyer for your own circumstance. Lauraine is phenomenal in how she handles herself - from explaining the situation objectively from multiple perspectives to detailing potential outcomes and various options available.
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What is a commercial dispute?
Some typical commercial disputes include:
- Contractual disputes (non-payment, breach of contract)
- Leasing issues (commercial/retail leases)
- Building and construction disagreements
- Disputes between businesses and government agencies
- Warranty or service-delivery issues
How can I resolve a commercial dispute?
With the help of your lawyer, you may resolve these matters by:
- Negotiation
- Private mediation
- Court mediation
What are potential outcomes?
Your matter may resolve by:
- Agreement through negotiation
- Agreement at Mediation
- Court imposed outcome such as a Trial
What is the likely cost?
Mediation is generally funded equally by the parties with each funding their own legal costs.
Parties fund their own Trial and if successful claim legal costs from the other party.
**It is difficult to estimate costs in all matters as each matter is assessed on its own merits and has different considerations.
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