Dispute Resolution
Practical Law Dispute Resolution covers all aspects of litigation both in the Federal Court and State and Territory Courts. Our expertly drafted practice notes, standard documents and checklists take you through all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy to appeal and enforcement of judgments.
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Why Practical Law Dispute Resolution?

Run a case from start to finish
Refer to our comprehensive step-by-step guides for everything you need to know about resolving a dispute, from pre-litigation strategy through to appeal and enforcement of judgments.

Get up to speed quickly
Whether you're filing an application for an injunction or double checking the current law on limitation of actions, Practical Law helps you find all the information you need within seconds.

Rely on trusted content
Feel confident knowing that all your resources reflect current Federal Court practice, including changes to expert evidence rules and guidelines, class action laws and the use of technology in the court room.

Conduct a matter with confidence
Ensure you don't miss any steps with checklists and templates for every stage of litigation. Plus, familiarise yourself with less common processes, including bias applications and contempt applications.
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Alternative dispute resolution and compromise
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Federal jurisdiction and legislation, time limits and immunities
"Practical Law’s Dispute Resolution service provides litigators and insolvency practitioners with current, substantive law combined with practical, tactical and procedural guidance to assist in resolving a dispute or conducting a proceeding from start to finish. Our fully integrated practice notes, standard documents (including court documents), checklists and toolkits deliver clear and concise legal guidance, and are constantly kept up to date by our team of expert legal writers. Whether a junior solicitor or senior partner or barrister, you can act with confidence and save time in your day-to-day practice knowing that our resources reflect the latest legal developments."
Laura Hawes,
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Litigation is expensive and time consuming, and is sometimes pursued by parties who lack the resources or inclination to pay the other side's costs if they lose.
This toolkit provides know-how resources to enable a respondent to test the means and resolve of a claimant, obtain some security for the costs incurred in the litigation, and prevent the claim proceeding if that security is not provided, including:
- Practice note: Security for costs
- Standard document: Application for security for costs
- Standard document: Lawyer's affidavit to support application