Commercial Disputes

Commercial Recovery Suits: Section 12A Mediation and Urgent Relief

A concise overview of pre-institution mediation, commercial records, limitation and urgent interim relief.

Points to review

  1. Classify the claim and commercial dispute.
  2. Check whether pre-institution mediation applies.
  3. Organise contracts, invoices, acknowledgments and payment records.
  4. If urgent relief is required, document why delay may prejudice the claim.

This article is general information only. The applicable remedy and procedure depend on the documents, dates, current law, forum and stage of the specific matter. An enquiry does not protect a deadline.

Information to organise for an enquiry

  • Proposed client and opposing parties
  • Notice or order date and present forum
  • Current stage and known upcoming date
  • A short, non-confidential factual summary

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