Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice, Trust and Estate Practitioner (STEP)
Nathan is a Partner l in the Commercial Litigation and Wills and Estates Dispute teams with over 20 years of experience. Nathan has 20 years of legal experience in commercial litigation in all court jurisdictions, acting for, and advising, individual clients, family enterprises, start-ups and commercial operations that range from small-to-medium enterprises. That experience includes acting in all manner of complex disputes, litigation over wills, estates and inheritances, defamation, and recovery of debts to preserve cash flow. Nathan understands that there are often no winners in lengthy contested litigation and early resolutions are often preferable. To this end, Nathan’s demonstrated expertise has won his clients results that are often only possible outside court processes. Outside of his legal work at Stanley & Co Lawyers, Nathan is a panel member of the Litigation Assistance Fund, a non-profit charitable trust for which the Law Society of South Australia is trustee. The Litigation Assistance Fund provides funding assistance to claimants who are unable to meet the fees and/or disbursements of prosecuting their claim.
Experience
Representing businesses in all manner of disputes, including litigation and mediation.
Advising and representing directors and shareholders in corporate disputes.
Representing executors and beneficiaries in Wills and Estates litigation.
Advising and representing individuals in defamation actions.
Conducting commercial and property litigation.
Advising on recovery of debts and the enforcement of judgments.
Conducting bankruptcy proceedings and insolvency matters.
Acting for builders, developers, and owners in building and construction disputes.
Providing advice on contract disputes, including breach of contract and assessment of damages, and the impact of the Australian Consumer Law in contract disputes.
Providing high-level strategic advice to clients, with a specific focus on options for resolution of disputes.
Providing advice and appearing before the National Sports Tribunal.
Professional Associations
Member of the Law Society of South Australia
Member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)