Team Effort

Our approach is to work with our clients as a team to ensure delivery of desired outcomes. Understanding our client is fundamental to our approach. This enables a dispute or claim to be handled in a manner consistent with the client's business practices and objectives.

The most commercially effective result is achieved by working with the client as a team.

Communication

We communicate with our clients on a personal level. Our advice is concise and to the point. We use plain English and explain legal issues in a manner which can be clearly understood by our client.

We communicate on a personal level and in plain English

Continuity of Relationship

Our practice has a history of building and maintaining long term client relationships. One of our major clients has been with the practice since its commencement in 1980. Another client has been with us for over 20 years and several others for ten years or more.

Litigation Strategy

Being proactive is the core to our approach to litigation and dispute resolution. We don't wait for things to happen. In conjunction with our client an appropriate strategy is tailored to suit the claim or dispute and we then proactively pursue that strategy to ensure resolution of the claim at the earliest possible time. We don't let the court or other parties dictate the progress of matters. In matters capable of resolution, a proactive approach will invariably result in an early cost effective resolution of a dispute.

If a settlement is not possible the litigation is thoroughly prepared in a timely manner prior to trial. Only the very best counsel are recommended and their fees are discussed and agreed with our client prior to counsel being retained.

Matters are proactively managed to ensure cost effective finalisation at the earliest possible opportunity.

Courtesy and Professionalism

All work must be undertaken in a manner which enhances the reputation of our clients. Our approach is to always treat people with courtesy and respect.

We maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.

We always deal with people in a professional and courteous manner.

Technology

Technology is a valuable tool for communication and research. Clients must be kept up to date on the progress of claims. Confidential and secure online status reports are available to enable clients to know what is happening and to make informed decisions.

Our clients benefit from the availability of on-line access to status reports. They are confidential and secure to each client.

Professional Indemnity Insurance.

All Victorian Lawyers are required to participate in a compulsory Professional Insurance Scheme, which is operated by the Law Institute of Victoria. Ligeti Partners is a member of that scheme.

"Matters are proactively managed to ensure
cost effective finalisation at the earliest possible opportunity."