Banking & Finance
Loan and Facility Disputes
Claims concerning loan agreements, facility terms, repayment obligations, defaults, variations and alleged breaches.
Guarantees, Mortgages & Security Enforcement
Disputes involving guarantees, mortgages, charges, security interests, enforcement rights and contested liability.
Investment & Financial Advice Claims
Claims arising from investment loss, disputed advice, unsuitable products, negligent conduct and failures to explain material risk.
Misleading Conduct & Disclosure Disputes
Disputes involving representations, financial information, disclosure, reliance, causation and resulting commercial loss.
Debt Recovery & Contested Payment Claims
Recovery proceedings, disputed debts, negotiated settlements, statutory demands and enforcement of judgments.
Insolvency, Restructuring & Creditor Disputes
Creditor claims, workouts, restructuring disputes, recovery strategy and financially distressed commercial arrangements.
We also advise on settlement terms, enforcement strategy and finance-related commercial risk where connected with an existing or anticipated dispute.
Time-Based Fees
Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.
Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.Fixed or Staged Fees
Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.
Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements
Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.
Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.
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Our Legal Process
The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.
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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks
We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.
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Strategy & scope
We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.
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Evidence & preparation
We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.
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Resolution & updates
We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.