Our Expertise

We combine decades of legal experience with a commercial mindset to deliver fast, effective results. From high-value debt recovery to complex commercial disputes, our lawyers provide clear, practical advice and end-to-end solutions that protect your interests and maximise your outcomes.

Construction

We act for builders, developers, and contractors on matters ranging from contract disputes and security of payment claims to large-scale project litigation. Our strategic approach ensures your projects stay on track and your rights are protected at every stage.

Government

Trusted by local and state government agencies, we provide efficient debt recovery, commercial litigation, and advisory services. Our team understands the regulatory environment and delivers solutions that balance compliance with practical outcomes.

Sports

We represent sporting organisations, athletes, and governing bodies in contractual, sponsorship, and dispute matters. Our legal advice supports both on-field performance and off-field commercial success.

Real Estate & Commercial Leasing

Advising developers, investors, and landlords on transactions, leases, and property disputes. We deliver clear, commercial solutions that protect your investments and keep deals moving.

Our Firm

We deliver exceptional legal services across a wide range of commercial needs. With deep expertise in Contract Disputes, Debt Recovery, Commercial Litigation, Property and Leasing Law, our experienced team provides tailored solutions that achieve successful outcomes. We also excel in Intellectual Property, helping clients protect and enforce their brands, inventions, and creative works through strategic registration, licensing, and litigation.

Our capabilities extend to Insolvency, Debt Recovery & Finance, where we act for creditors, financiers, and insolvency practitioners to recover debts, enforce securities, and manage complex restructuring. We guide businesses through Competition, Consumer & Regulatory challenges, from ACCC investigations to compliance with Australian Consumer Law, and resolve matters through negotiation, mediation, or court action as part of our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice. Whatever your challenge, we combine legal insight with commercial pragmatism to protect your interests and deliver results with confidence.

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Intellectual Property

Your intellectual property is a critical business asset. Protecting and maximising the value of the asset requires a legal team that understands your industry, your commercial priorities, and the realities of the market. Having acted for some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies our team is now focused on supporting SMEs in sectors like art, media, and IT, from drafting agreements through to dispute resolution.

Insolvency, Debt Recovery & Finance

We act for insolvency practitioners, and financiers to recover debts, enforce securities, and manage restructuring efficiently. Our experience spans voidable transactions, PPSR registrations, and complex reconstructions, acting for some of the largest professional services firms, and government bodies.

Franchising, Competition & Consumer

We help businesses navigate Australia’s complex competition, consumer, and regulatory laws, ensuring compliance while protecting commercial interests. From ACCC investigations to consumer law disputes, we act swiftly to safeguard your reputation.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Our litigators combine sharp legal insight with commercial practicality to resolve disputes efficiently. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or court action, we focus on achieving the best possible outcome for your business.

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About WDS

With a rich history of serving public and private sector clients across diverse industries, we are committed to delivering comprehensive and innovative legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses. Our team of highly skilled attorneys combines extensive legal expertise with a deep understanding of the ever-evolving business landscape, ensuring that our clients receive practical advice and strategic guidance. We pride ourselves on building lasting partnerships and providing exceptional client service, enabling us to consistently deliver outstanding results. Whether you are a multinational corporation, a large government organisation, a growing startup, or an entrepreneur, trust us to navigate complex legal challenges and empower your business for success.

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Legal Insights

Welcome to our legal insights, where we offer concise and comprehensive analysis on a wide range of legal topics. Dive into our repository of expertly crafted articles to stay informed and empowered in the ever-evolving landscape of commercial law.

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Five Reasons Why You Should Always Engage A Commercial Debt Recovery Lawyer Early

Debt recovery can be a sticky business, which is why it’s always best to engage the services of a debt recovery lawyer from the very beginning, rather than...

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Badger v John Kagelaris Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 1972

I. Introduction The landmark ruling in Salomon v Salomon established limited corporate liability and separate legal personality.[1] These concepts are arguably the most important characteristics of incorporation. Badger...

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Our Clients

We’re proud to support leading companies, government agencies, and elite athletes like world champion Jai Opetaia and heavyweight contender Justis Huni. Whether in the boardroom or the sporting arena, we deliver strategic legal solutions that protect reputations, resolve disputes, and drive results.