⚖️ Commercial Litigation & NCAT Hearings

Resolving Business Disputes and Consumer Claims – Newcastle & NSW-Wide

At Shotters Lawyers, we help individuals and businesses resolve disputes through practical legal advice and strong advocacy in both courts and tribunals.

We represent clients in commercial litigation, consumer claims, and NCAT hearings (New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal) across a broad range of matters. Whether you're involved in a business dispute, a trade or tenancy issue, or seeking to appeal a decision, we're here to fight for the outcome you deserve.

⚖️ Our Commercial & NCAT Services

💼 Commercial Litigation

We act in a wide range of disputes, including:

• Breach of contract and non-performance claims
• Business and partnership disputes
• Unpaid debts and recovery proceedings
• Misleading or deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
• Injunctions, enforcement and specific performance
• Trade disputes, restraint of trade, and confidential information misuse

🏛️ NCAT Hearings – Civil & Administrative Division

We regularly represent clients in NCAT across areas including:

• Consumer and trade disputes (faulty goods, service issues, refunds)
• Retail lease disputes and commercial tenancy matters
• Unlicensed or defective building work
• Strata and neighbourhood issues
• Appeals from NCAT decisions
• Guardianship and administrative law disputes

🏢 Small Business Representation

We act for small, medium and large businesses in:

• Contract reviews and risk minimisation
• Resolving disputes before they escalate
• Letters of demand and responses
• Litigation or negotiated settlements

🤝 Strategic, Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution

Not every dispute needs to end up in court. We aim to resolve matters through:

• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Informal settlement conferences
• And when necessary, court or tribunal advocacy

🏛️ Where We Appear

We represent clients in:

• NCAT – Newcastle, Sydney & regional registries
• Local and District Courts
• Supreme Court of NSW
• Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal

🎯 Why Choose Shotters Lawyers?

• Strategic litigation advice without the legal fluff
• Fixed fees available for many NCAT and debt recovery matters
• Experienced across business, consumer, and tribunal law
• Local and state-wide representation
• Clear, direct communication and tough representation when needed

If you're involved in a commercial dispute or need help preparing for an NCAT hearing, contact Shotters Lawyers today on (02) 4929 2229 or make an online enquiry.

We provide services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Wyong, Singleton, and remote appearances throughout NSW.

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