Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law
Strategic advocacy for commercial, shareholder, intellectual property and technology disputes across Brisbane, Queensland and nationally — from negotiation to judgment.
Disputes test the strength of every business. EAGLEGATE represents Australian and international clients in complex commercial, intellectual property and privacy litigation. We combine disciplined advocacy with strategic insight, balancing commercial realities against the precision required in court. Whether you need urgent injunctions or long-term dispute management, our lawyers deliver clarity under pressure and results that endure.
Clarity under pressure. Results that endure.
Our Expertise
IP Infringement
EAGLEGATE acts in trade mark, copyright, patent and design infringement proceedings — enforcing and defending IP rights through Federal Court proceedings, cease and desist demands and urgent injunctions. See our IP Litigation Lawyer Brisbane page — including Trade Mark Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Patent Litigation, IP Enforcement and Design Infringement services.
Shareholder Disputes
Where breakdowns occur between business partners or shareholders, EAGLEGATE advises on oppression actions, minority shareholder rights, winding up and negotiated exits. We act in the Supreme Court of Queensland and Federal Court of Australia. See our Shareholder Dispute Lawyer Brisbane page — including Shareholder Oppression, Minority Shareholder Rights and Shareholders Agreement services.
Injunctions & Preservation Orders
Where urgent relief is required — to stop ongoing infringement, preserve assets, or prevent destruction of evidence — EAGLEGATE acts swiftly in applications for interlocutory injunctions and preservation orders on short notice. See our Injunctions & Preservation Orders page.
Data Theft & Information Theft
EAGLEGATE acts in matters involving unauthorised access, data theft and privacy breaches — coordinating urgent legal responses including search orders, preservation orders and recovery actions. See our Data Theft Lawyers Brisbane page.
Commercial Litigation
From shareholder disputes to complex breach-of-contract claims, EAGLEGATE acts in commercial litigation in State and Federal Courts — managing deadlines, preserving evidence and pursuing resolution at every appropriate stage.
Misrepresentation, Negligence & Misleading Conduct
EAGLEGATE represents clients in disputes involving misleading and deceptive conduct, professional negligence and breach of statutory duty under the Australian Consumer Law and Corporations Act.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation is not always the end game. EAGLEGATE is experienced in mediation, expert determination and arbitration — guiding clients through the process while maintaining readiness for court if resolution fails.
Approach
Our Approach
We begin by understanding your commercial goal — not just your legal position. Every dispute carries both business and reputational risk, so we map a path that protects what truly matters to you.
Our litigators assess evidence, procedure, and cost-effectiveness early, allowing us to shape strategy around the strengths of your case. We use the rules of court and the timing of each step to create leverage and encourage resolution, rather than unnecessary escalation.
Where resolution cannot be achieved, we run matters with precision. Our background in technology, data, and intellectual property allows us to understand complex technical evidence directly — reducing translation gaps and increasing efficiency throughout the process.
At every stage, you receive honest, strategic advice designed to achieve a commercial outcome faster and with greater certainty.
Injunctions
Urgent Injunctions
- Injunctions (interlocutory and final) to stop misuse of IP, confidential information, or deceptive marketing.
- Search & preservation orders to prevent data deletion and secure evidence.
- Freezing orders (Mareva) where there’s a risk assets will be dissipated.
- Pre-action disclosure style applications to unmask anonymous infringers (platforms, ISPs, hosts).
Time matters. If your issue is URGENT, call us. Early steps can change the entire trajectory of a dispute.
Why EAGLEGATE
Why EAGLEGATE for Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Litigation Capability Across All Practice Areas — EAGLEGATE acts in commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, IP infringement proceedings, data theft and privacy matters — across the Supreme Court of Queensland and Federal Court of Australia. Our litigation capability spans every practice area we advise in, which means you do not need to brief separate firms for the commercial advice and the court work.
- Technically Grounded — Our lawyers have backgrounds in engineering, IT, finance and science. In technically complex disputes — software and code theft, IP infringement, data breaches, product liability — that technical grounding means we understand the evidence directly, advise more accurately, and prepare cases faster than firms without that depth.
- We Move Fast When It Matters — Urgent injunctions, preservation orders and search orders require lawyers who can move immediately — preparing affidavit material, briefing counsel and appearing before a duty judge within hours. EAGLEGATE is structured and experienced to act at that pace. If your matter is urgent, call us directly.
- Strategy Before Escalation — Not every dispute should go to trial. EAGLEGATE maps a strategy at the outset — assessing the evidence, the costs and the commercial objective — and pursues resolution at the earliest appropriate stage. We use the rules of court and the timing of each step deliberately to create leverage and encourage resolution without unnecessary escalation.
- Boutique Precision — You deal with the lawyers who run your matter. EAGLEGATE’s boutique structure means the principal is close to every matter — which delivers faster judgment calls, better commercial advice, and no gaps in understanding as a dispute develops.
- Doyle’s Guide-recognised 2020–2026 — Seven consecutive years of recognition as a Recommended Intellectual Property Lawyer in Queensland — a sustained record of expertise and client outcomes across the EAGLEGATE practice including IP litigation, commercial disputes and enforcement matters.
Recent Cases
May v McCurdy & Anor [2026] QSC 40 — Supreme Court of Queensland
EAGLEGATE acted for Dale May in the Supreme Court of Queensland — a minority shareholder dispute involving alleged misappropriation of company funds by majority shareholders and directors. The Court granted leave under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to bring a derivative action on behalf of the company, and access to the company’s books under section 247A.
Read the May v McCurdy judgment on AustLII | Read our article on May v McCurdy
Active Skin Pty Ltd v Yey Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC2G 733 — Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
EAGLEGATE acted for the directors of a company in resisting an application for a third party costs order in commercial litigation arising from a trade mark proceeding — an application by the successful respondent seeking to make the directors personally liable for costs the company had been ordered to pay.
Read the Active Skin v Yey judgment on AustLII | Read our article on Active Skin v Yey
Disputes are inevitable. Losses aren't.
Contact EAGLEGATE today for clear strategy and decisive representation.