Savio Solicitors is an experienced commercial and litigation firm having over the years been involved in a wide variety of substantial complex commercial agreements and having conducted a large number of complex hearings, both civil and criminal. Our skills in the commercial and litigation areas are evidenced by the fact that our practice includes referrals from many other professionals, including other Lawyers, both Solicitors and Barristers.

Our fees on all matters, both commercial and litigious are negotiated on an hourly basis and on a case-by-case basis.

Our practice encompasses the following categories:

COMMERCIAL:

Savio Solicitors has been involved in negotiating and preparing a wide variety of commercial transaction for clients who reside both within Australia and overseas, often involving dealings with public companies including the following:
Joint venture agreements,
Franchises,
Manufacturing and distribution agreements,
Refinancing,
Loan security documents,
Amortisation agreements,
Contracts for sale of land and businesses.

and other like commercial ventures. Many of these commercial transactions have involved millions of dollars and involved dealings not only with other commercial lawyers, but also accountants and other trained professionals.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION:

Within the ambit of commercial litigation is included matters such as breach of contract, corporate disputes involving oppression of minority shareholders and fraud on minority shareholders, disputes under the Contracts Review Act, commercial disputes involving mortgages, guarantees, liquidation, bankruptcy, building disputes and matters involving the Trade Practices Act and Fair Trading Act. We are experienced in the preparation and conduct of cases in these areas and have successfully conducted complex commercial disputes.

We have ready access to experts in many varied fields including Tax Consultants, Barristers, Trustees, Building Consultants, etc where assistance may be required to fully prepare a case for hearing. We also engage in alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration where appropriate.

INSURANCE CLAIMS:

Our practice includes litigation of substantial insurance claims. Over the years we have successfully litigated substantial insurance claims where liability is often disputed. We have access to a large number of experts who can prepare detailed reports for the benefit of the client. We also engage experienced private enquiry agents and experienced barristers.

CRIMINAL LITIGATION:

The practice of Savio Solicitors includes the defence of the individuals charged with criminal offences. This category encompasses not only violent, but also non-violent crimes such as white collar crime, larceny and all traffic and drink driving offences. The foregoing is not meant to be exhaustive. Over the years, we have successfully defended many individuals faced with incarceration.

Savio Solicitors is committed to cost efficiency. We are aware of the concerns of our clients with the ever-increasing cost of the legal process. We engage in a cost return analysis on each matter. We are flexible with costs and are willing to consider billing arrangements which suit our clients.