Commercial Litigation
Strategic management of high-value business disputes
Disputes are an inherent part of commercial activity. The right strategy can protect value, clarify rights and reset relationships. The wrong strategy can escalate cost, disrupt operations and entrench risk.
STA Legal acts for companies, investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals as claimants and defendants. We provide partner-led case management, clear decision points, and disciplined evidence strategy.
Our expertise
Commercial and contractual disputes
We act in:
- Breach of contract claims across supply, distribution, agency and service relationships
- Warranty and indemnity claims arising from M&A and investment deals
- Multi-party disputes with overlapping contracts and forums
- Termination, suspension and “self-inflicted breach” risk management
Shareholder, joint venture and boardroom disputes
We advise on:
- Unfair prejudice petitions and derivative actions
- Deadlocks in joint ventures and closely held businesses
- Alleged breaches of director duties and governance failures
- Urgent applications to protect control, information and assets
Civil fraud, asset tracing and urgent relief
Where dishonesty or asset dissipation is alleged, we:
- Structure claims for proprietary relief and recovery
- Seek freezing and disclosure orders where justified
- Coordinate investigators and forensic support
- Pursue third party claims against recipients of misapplied assets
ADR and litigation management
We represent clients in:
- Mediations and structured settlement processes
- Early neutral evaluation and expert determination (where appropriate)
- Litigation strategy aligned to cost control, reputational sensitivity and enforcement
Contact us
Discuss a live claim or defence strategy
Assess prospects, exposure and enforcement/exit options
Design a litigation plan suitable for board reporting and cost control