Rizks Law Firm
Commercial disputes, governance, insolvency and litigation
We advise individuals, directors, boards, shareholders, partners, SMEs, charities, associations and private companies in matters involving commercial disputes, governance and ownership control, regulatory investigations and insolvency risk.
Clear advice. Disciplined strategy. Outcomes aligned with commercial reality.
Our practice areas
Commercial litigation
Representation in commercial disputes involving contracts, transactions, misconduct, enforcement, urgent applications and complex multi‑party matters. We act in high‑stakes disputes requiring strategic positioning and decisive action.
Shareholder and director disputes
Acting in disputes involving ownership, management rights, oppression claims, deadlock, breaches of duty and breakdowns in corporate relationships. We regularly advise private companies, SMEs and family‑owned businesses.
Partnership disputes
Assisting partners in SMEs, family businesses and professional practices with exit and dissolution issues, profit‑sharing conflicts, fiduciary breaches, expulsion disputes and restrictive covenant issues.
Corporate insolvency & restructuring disputes
Acting in disputes involving statutory demands, proofs of debt, liquidator claims, insolvent trading, examinations, DOCA disputes and regulator investigations. We advise directors, creditors, insolvency practitioners and stakeholders.
Insolvency advisory
Guidance for directors, companies and stakeholders facing financial distress, restructuring issues, statutory demands, winding‑up risks and insolvency exposure. We assist with risk assessment, options analysis and restructuring pathways.
Bankruptcy & personal insolvency
Advising individuals, guarantors and business owners on bankruptcy notices, creditor’s petitions, trustee negotiations, voidable transactions and alternatives such as Part IX and Part X agreements.
Commercial contract & related disputes
Acting in disputes involving breach of contract, joint ventures, franchise arrangements, supply chain issues, commercial leasing, trademark disputes and ACL matters.
Recovery & enforcement
Assisting lenders, financiers, landlords and private companies with debt recovery, enforcement of securities, statutory demands, winding‑up applications and bankruptcy petitions.
Regulatory and investigations
Assisting with regulatory inquiries, compliance issues, statutory notices, examinations and responses to investigations by government bodies, liquidators and sector regulators.
Governance disputes and advisory
Advice on governance obligations, board conduct, decision‑making processes, conflicts of interest and organisational control issues. We assist boards, directors, committees and members in navigating complex governance environments.
Consultancy, training & workshops
Governance training, dispute‑prevention workshops, credit risk mitigation training, insolvency risk training and tailored sessions for boards, directors, accountants and SMEs.
Who we support
We act for a broad range of clients — including private companies, SMEs, family‑owned businesses, boards, directors, shareholders, partners, founders, guarantors, individuals, charities and associations — across disputes, governance issues, regulatory matters and situations involving financial distress.
Our clients operate in different environments, but they share common needs: clear advice, early insight into risk, disciplined strategy and support in navigating complex legal and commercial pressures.
Our approach
We take a disciplined, outcomes‑focused approach to governance, disputes and regulatory matters. Our work is grounded in clear analysis, commercial judgment and a firm understanding of the legal and strategic context. We identify the real issues early, provide direct and unambiguous advice, and manage matters with the structure and rigour required in high‑stakes environments.
The environment we operate in
We work within the legal, regulatory and governance frameworks that apply to companies, directors, shareholders, SMEs, charities and not‑for‑profits. Our matters frequently involve the intersection of commercial conflict, financial distress, regulatory oversight and governance risk.
We regularly advise on Corporations Act obligations, director and officer duties, ASIC processes, governance standards and issues arising in financial distress or external administration. We regularly assist clients in resolving contentious commercial litigation matters through negotiation, regulatory engagement and litigation strategy. Our matters often involve applications and disputes in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court, and engagement with insolvency practitioners, including liquidators, administrators, regulators and other stakeholders.
Analysis and commentary on the issues that shape our work — from commercial disputes, shareholder and director conflicts, partnership breakdowns and insolvency matters, through to developments in contract disputes, enforcement, regulatory investigations and governance. Our insights focus on the points where legal obligations, commercial pressures and organisational decision‑making intersect, reflecting the disputes, restructuring and regulatory environments in which our clients operate.
Insights
Speak with us
We work with companies, directors, SMEs, individuals and not‑for‑profits on governance, commercial disputes, regulatory issues and matters involving financial distress. If you’d like to talk through a situation, we’re here to assist.
Get in touch with our Melbourne Head Office
Click the number to call us on (03) 7071 0425 or please fill out the form below to contact Rizks Law Firm.
We assist clients across Melbourne and Victoria in commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder and director matters, urgent injunctions and related commercial issues. If you require advice or wish to discuss a developing dispute, please contact us using the details below. Your enquiry will be handled promptly and confidentially.
Head Office
Level 40, 140 William Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
