Foulsham & Geddes

Litigation lawyers Sydney

Our team of litigation lawyers in Sydney have been practising in litigation for over 40 years. Whether it be a simple recovery of debt to complex commercial litigation, our lawyers have all the experience to cover your situation. We regularly conduct litigation for plaintiffs and defendants in the NSW Supreme Court, Federal Courts, District and Local Courts.

Litigation is often a costly and time-consuming exercise. We provide upfront, accurate cost estimates. We always conduct litigation as efficiently as possible, because you want the best chance of a successful outcome. Our focus is on keeping our clients satisfied by being clear about their options and giving straightforward advice.

We aim to keep matters out of Court by employing alternative dispute resolution strategies and engaging with the other parties in a constructive way so the parties can resolve their differences and move on. However, if the matter cannot be resolved, our litigation lawyers can move quickly to get the matter ready for hearing. Our litigation lawyers will spend as much time as needed to get to know your case and your legal issues so they can present the best case possible.

Our litigation lawyers are experienced with:

• Contract disputes, including termination of contracts – breach of contract and damages
• Urgent injunctions
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Bankruptcy, insolvency and liquidation
• Professional misconduct and disciplinary matters
• Restraint of trade relating to employees, but also principals of companies and senior management
• Disputes relating to intellectual property or confidential information
• Employment disputes
• Property and real estate litigation (such as equitable claims and contract disputes)
• Estate disputes – challenging wills, removal of executors and administration of estates
• Financial services litigation, including financial mismanagement and professional negligence

Obtaining a divorce order

To obtain a divorce, the Court must be satisfied that the parties have been separated for a period of at least twelve (12) months, the marriage has broken down irretrievable (that is, there is no possibility that the parties will get back together) and appropriate arrangements have been made for the care of the children (if any).

It is possible for a couple to be separated, but still living together in the same home (and in some cases, sleeping together in the same bedroom).

For marriages of less than two (2) years, the Court will not grant a divorce unless the couple attends some form of counselling.

Our divorce lawyers can assist you with a divorce application. From 1 January 2016 the filing fee for an application for divorce in Sydney alone is $1,195. Contact us for a fixed fee quote to complete an application on your behalf.

Wills, Estates and Probate Lawyer Sydney – 02 9232 8033

Our probate lawyer Sydney (Dougal Geddes) has been acting in relation to Probate, Wills and Estates for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on giving sensible and practical advice in relation to obtaining grant of probate, drafting a Will and estate planning.

We are also experienced in advising in relation to Will disputes, with recent victories for clients in the NSW Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.