Negligence Financial Advice
Negligence Financial Advice Services We Cover
MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
Early merits and duty breach review
Fast assessment of duty, breach, causation and loss with a clear litigation pathway.
Best interests and appropriate advice breaches
Analysis of s 961B, s 961G and s 961H compliance against client goals and risk profile.
File, SoA and disclosure audits
Deep dive on Statements of Advice, FSGs, RoAs, research and file notes to uncover defects.
Risk profiling and suitability failures
Testing of risk tolerance, capacity for loss and product fit, including diversification errors.
Conflicts and remuneration assessment
s 961J conflict management, conflicted remuneration checks and licensee oversight gaps.
Misleading or deceptive conduct overlays
Claims under the ASIC Act and Corporations Act for false, incomplete or unclear representations.
Complex product and structured note advice
Defective advice on hybrids, structured notes and capital protected products.
Margin lending and gearing misadvice
Liability for inappropriate leverage, LVR breaches and failure to warn of downside risk.
Superannuation switching and insurance erosion
Loss modelling for unsuitable super switches and advice that reduced default cover.
Managed investment scheme and agribusiness losses
Strategy for failed MIS exposures, causation, reliance and issuer interfaces.
Derivatives, CFDs and forex exposure
Inappropriate trading strategies, platform risks and stop-loss execution issues.
AFCA and internal dispute resolution
Complaint drafting, evidence packs and hearings, with escalation to court where needed.
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.
Latest legal insights
Recent commentary on disputes, transactions, regulation and legal developments relevant to businesses and individuals.
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Minority Shareholder Oppression
An overview of oppressive conduct and the remedies available under the Corporations Act.
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Shareholder Disputes
Common causes of shareholder disputes, warning signs and the available pathways to resolution.
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.