Commercial Disputes AU

Law360 ® Australia Commercial Disputes is a dedicated news and analysis service providing real-time intelligence on the cases and legal developments shaping the Australian business landscape.

Our team of expert reporters delivers essential coverage of high-stakes corporate litigation, arbitration, and regulatory disputes across federal, state and territory courts. We go beyond the headlines to provide practitioners with the interlocutory updates, expert analysis, and procedural insights necessary to navigate a complex and rapidly evolving dispute resolution environment.

Designed specifically for barristers, solicitors specialising in litigation and arbitration, and in-house disputes teams, Law360 Australia Commercial Disputes offers a comprehensive view of the lifecycle of a dispute—from funding and commencement of proceedings to final judgment and enforcement.



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Latest News in Commercial Disputes AU

  • September 17, 2026

    WMG Administrator Denied Liquidator Role After Errors

    Federal Court justice has ordered the winding up of a company linked to former A-League club Western United, appointing a liquidator nominated by a creditor and the family company of its director of football Steve Horvat rather than the voluntary administrator.

  • September 17, 2026

    Energy Regulator Seeks Special Leave To Appeal AGL Finding

    The Australian Energy Regulator is seeking special leave to appeal a Full Federal Court of Australia decision overturning a 2024 finding that AGL had "overcharged" 483 Centrelink clients by accepting welfare-payment deductions after they closed their energy accounts.

  • September 17, 2026

    NSW Chief Justice Warns Of 'New Legal Problems' From AI

    The Chief Justice of New South Wales has warned that generative artificial intelligence will create "new legal problems and issues for lawyers," including liability for damage caused by the technology and increased regulation. 

  • September 17, 2026

    KPMG Faulted For 'Overly Legalistic' Whistleblower Response

    KPMG Australia took an "overly legalistic" approach to the whistleblower, failed to support them and placed too much emphasis on workplace grievances rather than the ethical issues, according to a review by strategic consulting firm The Andrews Group commissioned by KPMG and released on Thursday.

  • September 17, 2026

    ICA Partners Sues Over 1.5% Cut Of $165M Superloop Buy

    Financial advisers ICA Partners has sued fibre network operator Lightning Broadband in the Supreme Court of Victoria, alleging that it is owed 1.5% of an internet service provider's $165 million acquisition of Lightning's parent, Lynham Networks.

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Commercial Disputes AU

Areas of Coverage

  • LITIGATION
  • Major commercial proceedings involving companies, directors, shareholders and other business parties, from the filing of a claim through judgment and appeal.
  • CLASS ACTIONS
  • Representative proceedings involving companies in Australia, including significant developments concerning group membership, competing proceedings, liability, settlement and damages.
  • COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION
  • Domestic and international arbitration involving Australian parties, assets or seats, as well as court proceedings arising from arbitral disputes.
  • LITIGATION FUNDING
  • Funding arrangements and disputes, regulatory developments and decisions affecting the role of litigation funders.
  • JUDGMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT
  • The recognition and enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards, including asset recovery, freezing orders and cross-border enforcement.
  • COURT PROCEDURE
  • Developments involving pleadings, discovery, evidence, privilege, costs, interlocutory relief and court rules affecting commercial disputes.
  • ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • Significant developments involving mediation, expert determination and other methods of resolving business disputes outside the courtroom.

Readership

  • Barristers practising in commercial litigation and arbitration
  • Solicitors specialising in litigation and dispute resolution at leading Australian law firms
  • In-house disputes teams and corporate counsel
  • Litigation funders and their advisers
  • Information professionals at law firms, agencies, and companies
  • Judges and court staff
  • Solicitor and law firm marketing professionals