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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We are Western Australia’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firm. Our high performing team has the capability and experience to effectively handle the largest and most complex disputes.

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Corporate and Commercial Law

Our litigation experience means we know the common weaknesses in commercial contracts and agreements. That’s why our corporate and commercial teams are able deliver the most effective commercial outcomes for our clients.

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Employment

Our employment team led by Stephen Kemp in conjunction with Nathan Ebbs and Martin Bennett act for ASX-listed entities, private companies, public sector employers and executive employees.

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Intellectual Property

Our specialist intellectual property team collaborates with clients on the cutting edge in their respective fields to commercialise and protect their most valuable assets.

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Media and Defamation

We are the largest and most experienced specialist media and defamation law practice in Western Australia

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Since its foundation in 2011, Bennett has been at the forefront of Western Australia's legal landscape.

Recent updates

Cost awards for IPAustralia trade mark hearings increase – substantially

1. Costs follow the event The basic rule in Australian trade mark opposition proceedings is that, like litigation, “costs follow the event”: the unsuccessful party must pay for a percentage of the …

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Bennett hosts inaugural Alumni event

Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law proudly hosted its inaugural Alumni event last Thursday evening at our offices. The gathering was attended by over 80 current and former staff, who enjoyed drinks …

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Reasonableness in the new ‘publication on matter of public interest’ defamation defence

The law of defamation seeks to strike a balance between the protection of reputation and the protection of freedom of speech. To encourage freedom of speech and discourse on matters of public …

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