Pace Lawyers is a business law firm. We take our work very seriously, because we’re only as good as our last win. We specialise in Commercial & Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Property Law and Employment & Industrial Law . Our goals are to: Deliver rewarding legal outcomes to our clients, Be worthy mentors to junior practitioners, as others were to us, and If we do that well, we shall remain a respected business law firm of note. We deliver rewarding legal outcomes by providing sound legal advice and maintain a sound client base, that is, businesses and individuals with values which reflect ours. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We let ourselves have a laugh throughout the day because it keeps us fresh and creative; it focuses our minds on our work. Most problems benefit from the gift of laughter.
Pace Lawyers have over 23 years of experience in the field of insolvency and bankruptcy.
If you have run into difficulty with debt you ought to urgently seek expert advice.
Pace Lawyers have a very experienced and successful team of litigation & dispute lawyers.
Our focus is on resolving disputes as efficiently and cost effectively as possible, without the need to go to court.
This saves our clients money and time.
There is always a balance to be struck between the outcome that can be achieved and the cost of litigation or resolution.
By factoring in the commercial reality of a claim we can advise on the best course of action.
Resolving a dispute before it becomes litigious is often the most cost effective outcome for a client.
During the court process you will have the opportunity to utilise various legal tools to strategise so as to achieve the best resolution of your claim.
“Offers of Compromise” or “Calderbank Offers” are two such tools that can be adopted as part of a strategy to encourage the other party to settle.
Our dispute and litigation lawyers are skilled negotiators and have extensive experience in developing litigation strategies relevant to the clients particular needs in order to secure the best financial outcome for our clients.
If an out of court resolution will not result in the best outcome for a client, or the opposing party is not willing to discuss a reasonable outcome, Pace Lawyers is skilled and equipped in undertaking litigation on behalf of its clients.
Our dispute and litigation lawyers have the expertise and drive to represent you in court and engage in a robust and thorough prosecution of your claim.
(A Calderbank offer is the recognised practice of making a “without prejudice” offer but reserving the right to refer to and rely on the offer in relation to costs applications. It derives its name from the English Court of Appeal decision in Calderbank v Calderbank.)
An offer of compromise is essentially a formal offer to settle a proceeding made in accordance with the relevant court rules.
Pace has represented both employers and employees in this complex and ever-changing area of law and has gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding from both viewpoints over the years. This dual understanding proves invaluable when assisting our employer clients. We can provide employers with advice and representation on all issues relating to work health and safety, redundancies, early retirement, allegations of bullying, equal opportunity and all claims arising in relation to the termination of employment.
Independent contractors run their own business, hiring out their services. Unlike employees they negotiate their own fees and working arrangements, and can work for a number of clients simultaneously. The difference between an independent contractor and an employee is dependent upon a variety of factors, and on the totality of the relationship between the parties generally. Harsh penalties can be imposed for contraventions of sham contracting arrangements. Let us help you ensure your company is compliant in this area.
The relationship between you and your employee depends on the nature of the employment contract. Various employment laws also depend on it. It follows that it is crucial to understand the contract and how it is crafted. Pace is highly experienced in drafting complex employment contracts. We regularly review and draft agreements and policy documents for our corporate clients, including consideration of issues such as redeployment of staff, work-from-home provisions, restraint and confidentiality obligations, sickness, early retirement options, social media implications and behaviour management.
The area of human resources management is greatly influenced and shaped by the state and federal laws governing employment issues. Pace can provide a full service and training package when it comes to HR management within your business. Diversity in the workplace often involves employees from a wide range of backgrounds working with you and may include employees of different ages, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and educational background, amongst more. It is important that as an employer, you understand your rights and responsibilities under human rights and anti-discrimination law, amongst more. Ask us how we can help you.
