Downings Legal has an experienced and substantial commercial litigation practice and provides services to a cross section of clients from a broad range of industries and business sectors. The team is headed by Andrew Davidson, with partner Keith Thomas and in-house counsel Shane Sirett providing depth in experience and expertise.

The team delivers a personalised, cost effective service in the areas of:

	Contractual disputes
	Trade practices
	Intellectual property
	Administrative law
	Building and Construction
	Mining and Energy
	Corporations Law
	Local Government

Downings focuses on early resolution of disputes with strong and practical commercial skills, experienced mediators and sensible negotiation.

The commercial litigation team draws from the extensive resources of a firm with approximately 50 staff including the collective industry expertise of the commercial, property and insurance litigation teams. This ensures that clients receive the best advice tailored to their particular business strategy or environment.

When early resolution is not possible we have trial experience in all jurisdictions including State civil courts, as well as the Federal and High Courts, utilising the services of in-house counsel, Shane Sirett.

From sensible mediation and negotiation in the first instance to full service litigation, we deliver practicable informed advice, based on commercial reality. This approach ensures that clients receive solutions relevant to their needs and are able to optimise their decision making.