Brisbane’s Expert Commercial Litigation Lawyers

High-stakes disputes need sharp strategy and fast action.

Gear & Co resolves contract breaches, shareholder conflicts and complex commercial litigation with clear advice and decisive moves.

  • Over 20 years’ combined experience in litigation and dispute resolution

  • Practical, strategic advice that cuts through complexity

  • Trusted across finance, construction, tech, and professional services

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Get the clarity you need — fast. Speak to our Brisbane litigation lawyers and protect your business today. No charge for your initial discussion.

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What our clients say:

  • Gear & Co's team of litigation and insolvency lawyers are outstanding. Their in-depth knowledge, personalised approach, and clear communication made a complex process manageable. Highly recommended for anyone seeking expert legal guidance in challenging situations.

    — Joy V.

  • Working with Chad was a great experience. His depth of knowledge on commercial litigation matters presented itself in an easy to understand format that allowed us to consider options from multiple viewpoints. This was a welcomed and fresh approach from a lawyer. I found Chad to be personable which made it easy to work through our issues and find the most appropriate outcome. Highly recommended.

    — Marcus Van Enk

  • I have had the pleasure of dealing with Chad Gear on a number of matter throughout the years. I would describe his team as being very efficient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if anyone is requiring a litigation specialist.

    - Otto M.

Why Choose Gear & Co
for Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation is complex, but choosing the right lawyer shouldn’t be. At Gear & Co, we’re specialist litigation lawyers with a clear commercial focus and a strategy-first approach. Trusted by companies across Queensland, we combine deep legal expertise with real-world business insight to help you navigate conflict and protect what matters.

Litigation Focus. Unmatched Expertise.

We specialise in commercial litigation – not general practice. With decades of helping businesses manage high-stakes matters, you’ll have the confidence that comes from having true experts in your corner.

Respected by Peers. Relied on by Businesses.

Our reputation is built on results; in court, in negotiation, and in the trust we’ve earned from clients across construction, finance, and professional services. We’ve been recognised in Doyle’s Guide for Insolvency & Restructuring three years running.

Sharp Thinking. Strategic Execution.

We move fast, think ahead, and build a plan that protects your position. Whether you’re negotiating or heading to court, every matter starts with a clear, commercial strategy designed to protect your position and deliver real outcomes.

Tailored Solutions. Clear Outcomes.

You won’t get recycled advice or templated solutions. We deliver high-impact strategies tailored to your exact commercial risk, priorities and pressure points to drive your matter to resolution.

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Our Process: Clear, Strategic, and Built Around You

We make it easy to get the clarity you need, fast. Here’s how we help you take control.

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1. Book Your Free Consultation

Speak with an experienced dispute lawyer. We’ll listen, ask the right questions, and get to the heart of the issue fast.

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2. We’ll Review Your Case

We assess the facts, risks, and commercial impact, and give you clear, early advice on where you stand.

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3. You’ll Receive an Action Plan

You’ll get a tailored resolution plan, whether it’s negotiation, mediation or litigation, with a clear path forward from day one.

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Common Questions

What types of commercial litigation cases do you handle?

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At Gear & Co, our team of litigation and insolvency lawyers handle all kinds of commercial disputes.  Our lawyers have acted in cases involving contract and corporate disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, trust disputes, debt recovery, and trade practices disputes.  We have extensive experience representing clients across various industries, from small to large corporations.


When should I engage an insolvency or litigation lawyer?

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We recommend engaging a lawyer as early as possible. Early advice from a lawyer can help guide your decision-making, affecting the trajectory and ultimate outcome of your case. In litigation, timing can often be critical to a successful result, and can assist to bring a dispute to an early and successful resolution. To encourage our clients to seek advice early, we do not charge to learn about whether we can help you.


What are the alternatives to litigation?

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The Court process results in an adjudicated outcome; a judgment or order.  However, there are a range of alternatives to an adjudicated outcome (alternative dispute resolution, or ADR), such as without prejudice negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or case appraisal. There are a range of advantages to engaging in the ADR. To take advantage of these processes while still achieving the best possible outcome, it often requires engaging lawyers who are equipped to represent you in that process, and who understand when you are best placed to engage in those processes.

Depending on your business and the nature of your dispute, corporate restructuring may also provide an opportunity to avoid the protracted cost and distraction associated with various litigation processes.


Why use Gear & Co Lawyers?

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Gear & Co lawyers is a specialist law firm, practising in both litigation and insolvency. We understand that litigation is often the most important thing happening in your life. We take the time to understand your business and your desired outcomes, and are relentless in the pursuit of favourable outcomes for our clients. Because we are also experienced in insolvency law, our commercial litigation lawyers are able to offer a holistic service, beyond the process-driven litigation service offered by most lawyers.

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