What kinds of disputes does Merlo Law handle in NSW?

Commercial and contractual disputes, debt recovery, property-related disputes, defamation and insolvency-related matters.

What is a concerns notice in defamation?

Under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), a concerns notice is a formal step that generally must be taken before commencing defamation proceedings. It sets out the imputations complained of and gives the other party an opportunity to respond.

Do you try to settle before litigating?

Yes. We pursue negotiation and mediation wherever appropriate and prepare each matter thoroughly so your position is strong if it does proceed.

What kinds of disputes does Merlo Law handle in NSW?

Commercial and contractual disputes, debt recovery, property-related disputes, defamation and insolvency-related matters.

What is a concerns notice in defamation?

Under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), a concerns notice is a formal step that generally must be taken before commencing defamation proceedings. It sets out the imputations complained of and gives the other party an opportunity to respond.

Do you try to settle before litigating?

Yes. We pursue negotiation and mediation wherever appropriate and prepare each matter thoroughly so your position is strong if it does proceed.

Litigation Lawyer Sydney - NSW

Merlo Law acts for businesses and individuals in commercial disputes across New South Wales. Our focus is the commercial result, not litigation for its own sake: we assess your position early, resolve disputes wherever it is sensible to do so, and litigate effectively when resolution is not available.

Commercial Litigation in NSW

We act in commercial litigation and commercial disputes in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the District Court of New South Wales and the Local Court of New South Wales, with the forum set by the value and nature of the dispute. Our work covers contractual disputes, disputes over goods and services, and disputes arising from construction and property dealings. Litigation in NSW is governed by the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), and we run matters with disciplined attention to procedure, evidence and cost.

Dispute resolution

The majority of commercial disputes settle, and how they settle matters. We advise on and conduct commercial dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation and arbitration, and develop without-prejudice strategy aimed at resolving disputes efficiently. Where proceedings are on foot, we keep the resolution path open in parallel.

Debt recovery

We assist with debt recovery, letters of demand and, where a company debt is undisputed, statutory demands under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). We keep the recovery approach proportionate to the debt and the prospects of payment.

Contractual and property disputes

We act in contractual disputes — breach, termination, misrepresentation and disputed performance — and in property disputes and property-related commercial disputes, including lease disputes. We identify the commercial and legal pressure points early and build strategy around them.

Defamation

We advise on defamation matters in New South Wales under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), including concerns notices, responses to concerns notices, and the remedies available. Defamation has strict procedural steps and short timeframes, so early advice is important.

Insolvency

We advise creditors and businesses on insolvency-related issues, including debt recovery where a debtor is in financial difficulty and managing insolvency risk within a broader dispute, working with specialist insolvency practitioners where required.

If you are involved in a NSW commercial dispute, construction dispute, NCAT matter, debt recovery claim or court proceeding, Merlo Law can provide strategic litigation advice tailored to your circumstances and commercial objectives.

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