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Aden Lawyers specializes in assisting clients with all forms of litigation and dispute resolution. We have developed models for handling complex litigation and use these processes to achieve greater cost efficiency for our clients.
We strive to deliver the best possible results while being sensitive to the costs associated with those efforts. We also understand the importance of containing costs without sacrificing comprehensive representation. The firm has a strong reputation, skills and expertise for litigation in the following areas:
Commercial and Civil Litigation
We act for individuals & businesses in the following areas:
- Deceased estate litigation;
- Contract Disputes;
- Debt Collection;
- Insolvency / Bankruptcy;
- Business dissolution;
- Partnership / Director / Shareholder disputes;
- Mediation & Arbitration;
- Insurance disputes;
- Defamation;
- Defence of personal injury claims for uninsured parties.
Building and Construction
We act for domestic and commercial builders, subcontractors, architects, engineers, suppliers and owners in the following areas:
- Contract preparation & advice;
- Contract administration;
- Advice on design & specifications (including liability issues);
- Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal;
- Claims under the Building & Construction Industry Payments Act (BCIPA);
- Payment Claims & Payment Summaries;
- Sub-contract charges notices & litigation;
- Claims for defective work;
- Contract defaults;
- Warranty claims.
Criminal and Traffic Matters
- Advice on your rights when dealing with police
- Making an application for bail
- Negotiating or “case conferencing” with police prosecutions
- Conducting defended trials and hearings i.e. pleading not guilty
- Representation before the District and Supreme Court for serious criminal charges, working directly with experienced Counsel
- Advocacy in mitigation of a guilty plea, ensuring that the Court receives all relevant information in your favour to ensure a fair sentence
- Representation for traffic matters, including Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Unlicensed driving charges
- Restricted License applications, i.e. Work License and Special Hardship Order
- Removal of license disqualification applications Appealing convictions or sentences
Conveyancing & Property Law
- Fixed Price Conveyancing
- Advice on Contracts of sale
- Retail and Commercial Leases
- Advice on Mortgage and Guarantor Documents
- Sub Division
- Transfers of Land
- Vendor Finance and Loan Agreements
Personal Injuries and Compensation Claims
- Motor Vehicle & Car Accidents
- Pedestrian accident
- Motorcycle accidents
- Cycling accidents
- Truck accidents, train accidents
- Public Liability claims
- Domestic premises
- Rental properties
- School injuries
- Public areas
- Hotel and entertainment venues
- TPD (total and permanent disability) claims
- Superannuation claims
- Insurance disputes
Business Matters
- Preparation of credit applications & advice on credit terms;
- Liability of directors and shareholders;
- Corporate administration matters;
- Insurance & public liability advice.;
- Succession Planning;
- Asset Protection.
Employment Matters
- Drafting common law employment contracts;
- Advice on unfair and/or unlawful dismissal (defence & prosecution);
- Advice on defending wage claims;
- Restraint of trade & breach of confidentiality obligations;
- Advice on underperforming and/or misbehaving employees;
- Advice on termination of employment;
- Discrimination & sexual harassment;
- Advice on job descriptions and staff recruitment;
- Advice on ill and/or injured employees;
- Implementing workplace policies (including policy drafting).
Commercial
- Commercial property leasing and acquisition;
- Business transfers;
- Business structuring advice and partnership agreements.
Estate Planning and Administration
- Drafting wills, powers of attorney & advance health directives;
- Advice to executors & attorneys;
- Administration of deceased estates;
- Organ & whole body donation;
- Family succession;
- Asset protection.
Rural Matters
- Advice on mortgages & finance documents;
- Water rights;
- Crop damage - spray drift;
- Tree clearing;
- Noxious pests.