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Partnership Disputes

When partnership disputes arise, the stability, performance, and long-term viability of a business are threatened. Such disputes must be resolved quickly and effectively to prevent further damage to the business – and that’s where Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers can help.
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Partnership disputes are conflicts or disagreements that arise among the partners of a business partnership. These disputes typically involve disagreements related to the operation, management, or direction of the partnership and are often caused by differences in expectations and changes in circumstances within the partnership. 

Partnership disputes are dealt with quite differently to company disputes and are governed by different legislation and common law. If you have a company dispute, click here.

Partnership disputes can directly impact the growth and reputation of the business, so resolving partnership disputes should be handled by our partnership dispute lawyers at Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers.

We provide legal assistance and devise a strategy to resolve your partnership disputes in a fast and cost-effective way.

Contact Gibbs Wright for a confidential initial consultation to discuss your legal rights and obligations.
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    Litigation can be complex and daunting, but we’ll make the process easier for you. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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    If we can assist, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and arrange a consultation to give you guidance. During the consultation, we will speak with you about your matter, give you options, and most importantly, potential solutions.
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    Submit Your Enquiry

    Provide as much detail as possible to help us determine how we can help. Outline what happened and what outcome you are seeking.
    2

    We will assess your Enquiry

    We will review the information you have provided us to determine if and how we can help.
    3

    Speak with a Solicitor

    If we can assist, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and arrange a consultation to give you guidance. During the consultation, we will speak with you about your matter, give you options, and most importantly, potential solutions.
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    Why Gibbs Wright

    Our team of litigation lawyers are committed to protecting your rights and getting the best possible outcome for your situation.
    • We only do litigation

    What we do is very simple: we sue people, defend people when they get sued and negotiate resolutions to disputes to prevent proceedings from commencing. It’s the only thing we do and we do it really well.

    • We know how to win
    Having done this for many years, we know the law and the legal processes like the back of our hands. But more importantly, we know how to win. No matter the industry you’re in or how complex your situation is.
    • Fight-to-win attitude
    When we take on your legal matter, you know that our team of expert litigation lawyers will fight for you not just for the sake of it. We will fight relentlessly so you can get back to business as soon as possible.  

    Hear it from our satisfied clients

    If you are looking for an easy approach lawyer, to be available when needed, be knowledgable, fast and accurate , I strongly recommend this law firm .
    They assisted me in a construction dispute we had (as big as $250k) with the builder.
    Desirable outcome !

    - Artin

    I’m very impressed with the service from Spencer Wright at Gibbs Wright Lawyers. They are experts in the field. He has gone above and beyond what I was expecting from past experience with other firms. I would highly recommend anyone with legal issues to go and talk with Spencer, his calm and knowledgeable manner immediately put me at ease. Thank you for your expertise and I would definitely work with you again!

    - Andreas

    My experience with Gibbs Wright was excellent. I received prompt, positive, and strong professional advice delivered in language I could understand. I felt understood, and protected. The result in my matter was complete success, gaining the outcome I engaged Gibbs Wright to achieve for me. I could not be happier, and highly recommend Gibbs Wright to anybody needing this kind of service. Thank you.

    - Christina

    During the first phone call with Spencer, I knew immediately that I was in competent hands. Spencer and his troops moved into a position akin to military action. I can confidently say that Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers are powerful and surprisingly cost-effective.

    - John

    I would recommend Gibbs Wright if you have a problem and need someone to help. They carefully listened and assisted me in a difficult matter that resulted in a negotiated settlement that I was happy with.

    - Paul

    Expert litigators, ready to fight for you.

    Spencer Wright

    Litigation Director

    Spencer leads the strategic operations at Gibbs Wright, with a wealth of knowledge on Queensland law and business operations.

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    Melany Dowse

    Special Counsel

    Melany represents a range of clients from individuals and small businesses to body corporates and insolvency practitioners.

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    Emma Bettridge

    Special Counsel

    Emma is an experienced commercial litigator with a proven track record of success in complex commercial disputes. With a wealth of experience obtained in both boutique and tier one firms, Emma is dedicated to providing her clients with practical and solutions-oriented advice.

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    Mitchell Caldwell

    Senior Litigation Solicitor

    Mitchell provides practical, accurate and timely advice and unique solutions to assist corporate clients, small businesses and individuals across a range of areas including property, contract, and construction disputes.

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    Georgina Rigg

    Litigation Solicitor

    Georgina has a keen interest in all areas of commercial litigation and disputes, particularly in the building and construction space.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is a partnership?

      A partnership is a contractual business relationship in which two or more people operate as co-owners and equally share the profits and liabilities generated by the business. Each partner is responsible for the actions of the other partner(s). In Queensland, partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (the Act).

      A partnership is comparatively easy and inexpensive, and has minimal reporting requirements. A partnership tax return is lodged each year, with each partner paying tax on their share of the partnership’s income.

      What are the duties and responsibilities of each partner?

      Business partners owe a fiduciary duty to each other, based on loyalty, trust, and confidence. 

      This duty means that each partner must act in the best interests of both the partnership and the other partners, including by:

      • making full disclosure of relevant matters to the other partners;
      • not competing with the partnership;
      • not making a secret profit or commission; and
      • not using partnership property for personal purposes.

      The Act specifies the rules that apply to partners in areas such as business management, accounting, capital, profits and dissolution of the partnership.

    • How are business partnerships created?

      A business partnership is created when up to 20 people agree to go into business together. The agreement is sometimes in writing, and involves partners investing money, with each partner equally sharing the profits and losses.

    • What is the difference between a partnership and a joint venture?

      A partnership is an ongoing arrangement in which partners are jointly responsible for debts incurred.

      A joint venture has two or more people, or businesses, working together while maintaining their separate businesses. This arrangement is used for a specific project and usually has an end date. Each party is responsible for the debts they incur.

    • How is a partnership finalised/dissolved?

      There are many situations in which a business partnership is dissolved, including when:

      • the term specified in the partnership agreement expires;
      • a court order that the partnership be dissolved;
      • a partner dies; or
      • for a number of other reasons.

      A partnership agreement will usually specify the terms and conditions for dissolving the partnership, and how partnership property is to be distributed. If there is no partnership agreement, the process will be guided by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld).

      If you have a partnership dispute of any kind, call Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers for a consultation to assess the strength of your case.

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