Dispute Resolution & Litigation Services

Inevitably disputes arise involving individuals, businesses, governmental and non-governmental bodies. Disputes may concern a grievance in respect of another party's action or inaction as a result of which you have been affected.

What you have suffered may be monetary or non-monetary loss. The loss could be as a result of a breach of contract or it could that a body failed to make a correct decision in accordance with the law.

There are various ways in which the dispute can be resolved:

1. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - ADR offers several options in resolving the dispute without going to Court. The result could be more cordial or less acrimonious than litigating in the Court.
2. Tribunals & Commissions - there are various tribunals and commissions set up by the government to investigate, review or enforce not only the decisions of the governmental departments or statutory bodies but also to seek remedy or relief against other individuals or businesses.
3. Ombudsman & Other Offices - the government has also set up numerous other offices to assist individuals and businesses in respect of review of grievances against various governmental departments or statutory bodies.
4. Courts - the courts in Australia provide an adversarial process where each party can present its case to the magistrate or the judge for a result in favour of one of the parties to the proceedings in accordance with the evidence presented and the applicable law.

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Dispute Resolution & Litigation Services Lawyers

Frank Egan B.A., LL.B., A.C.L.A., F.T.I.A. (Notary)

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Frank Egan is the Managing Director of LAC Lawyers and has over 30 years experience as a lawyer. Frank heads up our taxation group and specialises in both onshore and offshore taxation arrangements including tax havens. He does not deal with any indirect taxation matters e.g. land tax, stamp duty or payroll tax. He is available to advise clients whether corporate or private on large, serious or complicated matters.

Tony Anamourlis B.A., LL.B., MTaxLaw, GradDipLegPrac, SJD Candidate (La Trobe); ATIA

Position: Special Counsel

Tony is the current lecturer in charge and chief examiner of the tax unit at Master’s level at Latrobe University. In addition to completing his Doctorate, Tony is also currently undertaking research on Globalizing Tax Information Exchange Agreements between Tax Havens and Non Tax Havens. As part of his research, complementing his tax practice, Tony’s main focus is on tax where he provides realistic advice and opinions on International Tax, Tax Treaties, Tax Avoidance, CFC’s and Tax Evasion.

Michael Pickering B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., M. A.

Position: Senior Solicitor

Michael Pickering is our most senior solicitor employed in the Melbourne Branch of LAC Lawyers Pty Ltd. He deals with a wide range of matters. He has over 30 years experience as a lawyer which he applies for the benefit of clients whether large or small.

Mark Bostock LL.B., B.Bus.

Position: Solicitor

Mark has joined LAC Lawyers as a solicitor after seven years experience in a General Practice in Brisbane. Mark is a compassionate and proactive professional determined to gain the best results for his client's whatever their circumstances. Mark also has experience having previously worked for a private sector charitable organisation.

Kelly Chau LL.B.

Position: Solicitor

Kelly is a solicitor with experience in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency law and general and commercial litigation.She is currently undertaking a Master of Commercial and Corporate Law at the University of New South Wales.

Alexandra Egan B.Ec, LL.B.

Position: Solicitor

Alexandra encourages all potential clients to seek advice from a legal representative at the earliest possible opportunity. It happens all too often that we see clients who have acted without legal representation to their own detriment. Alexandra believes that although lawyer's costs may be perceived as high, they do not compare to what they could be without the help of a properly qualified legal professional.

Scott Gray LPAB, Grad. Dip. Legal Practice

Position: Solicitor

Scott is result driven and strives to ensure each client achieves complete satisfaction throughout the life of their matter. He understands the stress that many clients experience and is always available to assist and discuss specific requirements as well as explain industry processes and procedures in a clear and concise manner.

Antonio Mancia LL.B. (Rome), LL.B. (ANU),

Position: Solicitor

Antonio has joined LAC Lawyers as a solicitor after working for over seven years with a litigation firm in Parramatta. In 2003 Antonio worked as in-house legal advisor to the ACT Chief Minister and provided advice on the implementation of new State legislation.

Patrick Mulligan B.A., LL.B.

Position: Solicitor

Patrick has a proven track record in achieving positive outcomes for clients in a range of matters. His philosophy is that hard work, continuous study of the law, listening to clients, excellent customer service and providing commonsense solutions to complex legal issues is the key to success.

Carmel Stagnitti LL,B. (Hons.) , Grad.Dip. (Legal Practice) , BA. (PolStuds) , Adv.Dip. (Criminal Justice)

Position: Solicitor

Before joining LAC Lawyers, Carmel worked for Victoria Legal Aid and the Office of Public Prosecutions, gaining experience in civil procedure and criminal prosecutions within the Victorian Court System. Carmel fights hard for her clients, and remains focused on obtaining excellent outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner.

Jana Whitby B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

Position: Solicitor

Jana is a solicitor who has built a great reputation amongst Court staff, her peers, and clients alike, for her steely determination, aptitude and ability. She is passionate about all of her matters whether be it acting for an individual or alternatively a large corporation, and approaches them with vigour, drive and a level of commitment which is unsurpassed.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Services Experience

• Defending a commercial claim
• Dispute resolution in joint venture agreements
• Resolving a commercial dispute without going to court
• Settlement of a shareholder dispute

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Services Links

• Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
• Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
• Australian Securities and Investment Commission
• Commercial Lawyers
• NSW office of Fair Trading