Our Brisbane office offers clients access to Aitken Partners’ full range of legal services, delivered by a locally based team with strong Queensland experience. Whether you’re an individual or business client, we provide strategic, commercial, and personal legal advice tailored to your needs.
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Alex Nicol
Managing Principal
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Erin Prout
Senior Associate
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Aaron Stewart
Principal Lawyer
Frequently Asked Questions
While parties involved in QCAT legal proceedings generally must represent themselves, QCAT may grant leave for legal representation in certain circumstances, such as for complex commercial building disputes. The team at Aitken Partners can assist in preparing your case and seeking approval for representation where appropriate.
It is advisable to seek legal advice as early as possible when a dispute arises. Early legal counsel helps you understand your rights and obligations, explore potential resolutions, and minimise the impact on your business or trust.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, offer several benefits. They are generally faster and cheaper than litigation, allow parties to control the outcome, and can preserve business relationships by fostering cooperative solutions.
If you suspect you have been unfairly dismissed, it is crucial to act quickly and follow these steps to protect your rights:
Understand the Reason for Your Dismissal: Determine why your employment was terminated. Employers must have a valid reason, such as poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy.
Check Compliance with Procedures: Ensure your employer followed the correct procedures. This includes providing written notice and an opportunity to respond to any allegations against you.
Gather Evidence: Collect any relevant documents, such as your employment contract, performance reviews, and correspondence with your employer. This evidence can support your claim.
Seek Legal Advice: Obtain legal advice from an employment lawyer or a legal advice service to discuss your situation. They can help you understand your rights and the strength of your case. Aitken Partners have leading Brisbane employment lawyers.
Lodge a Claim: If advised, file an application with the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your dismissal. Missing this deadline can make it difficult to pursue your claim.
Communicate with Your Employer: Before lodging a claim, consider discussing your concerns with your employer. Sometimes, issues can be resolved without formal proceedings.
Follow Up: If you proceed with a claim, stay in touch with your legal advisor and follow their guidance throughout the process.
The costs involved in construction law can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the dispute, the amount in dispute, whether the matter proceeds all the way to a final hearing and other factors. Aitken Partners aims to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution where feasible. We provide upfront cost estimates so there are no surprises.
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