What we do

We specialise in commercial dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency. We provide clear, frank advice that gives you confidence in deciding on your next step and when to take it. In court matters, we have a hard-earned reputation for thorough, determined, and pragmatic representation.

Commercial and Business Disputes

Your trusted partner for commercial matters

Dunham Shaw brings clarity and pragmatism to commercial disputes. We help protect your interests and chart a path forward quickly and fearlessly.

  • Advice in relation to loan terms and enforceability
  • Representation and advice in relation to Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) proceedings
  • Bank fraud and scams
  • Receiverships
  • Enforcement of mortgages and securities
  • Personal property and securities (PPSA) advice
  • ASIC investigations and examinations
  • Civil penalty proceedings
  • Breach reporting advice
  • Directors duties advice and disputes
  • Voluntary administration and company liquidation
  • Informal workouts and turnaround advice
  • Debt restructuring
  • Safe harbour advice
  • Insolvent trading proceedings and advice
  • Unfair preference and other voidable transactions
  • Personal bankruptcy
  • Leasing disputes
  • Statutory trustees for sale
  • Caveats and enforcement of equitable interests in land
  • Business sale and purchase disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Enforcement of contractual obligations
  • Trusts disputes

Insolvency

Turning your challenges into opportunities

Going through financial difficulties can be overwhelming – but with our strategic guidance and partnership, we help you or your business make a fresh start.

  • Bankruptcy
  • Debt restructuring & workouts
  • Corporate restructuring & turnaround
  • Corporate insolvency receiverships & mortgagee sales

Personal disputes

Personal disputes handled professionally and with care

We act for select clients in personal matters, which include defamation, wills and estates, powers of attorney, and property disputes. Throughout his career, Ben Shaw has helped a number of elder abuse victims secure justice, in some cases acting pro bono.

  • Wills & estate disputes
  • Defamation
  • Powers of attorney disputes
  • Property & land disputes

Get to know our team

Ben established Dunham Shaw after almost two decades experience, including as a partner of national and international firms. During his career, Ben has acted for international and national banks and financiers, insolvency practitioners, and a wide range of large and small businesses and individuals.

Working with us

When you work with us, you can expect clear, frank advice that gives you confidence in deciding what your next step is and when to take it.
In court matters, we have a hard-earned reputation for thorough, determined, and pragmatic representation. Contact us or book an appointment for an initial consultation now.