Tier 1 Law Firm in Sydney for Litigation

Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers:
Top tier legal expertise in complex litigation and regulatory matters with the dedicated client care of a boutique firm.

Our extensive experience spans various sectors, including financial services, commercial property, insolvency, and M&A disputes. Recognised by Best Law Firms™ as Tier 1 Sydney for Litigation, we are proud to have award-winning professionals on our team who excel in navigating complex legal challenges for clients.

About us

Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers is operated by senior practitioners with backgrounds in top tier firms. Our purpose is to provide legal advice and representation in complex commercial litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations at the level of technical excellence offered by the large firms, with the client service ethos of a boutique.

We have extensive experience in managing commercial disputes, acquired through acting for some of Australia’s biggest corporations, government organisations and high net worth individuals in some of the largest and highest profile litigation in the country.

Awards & Recognitions

We are recognised by Best Law Firms™ as Tier 1 in Sydney for Litigation. In addition, all of our senior team members are recognised individually in Best Lawyers™. A series of other awards have also acknowledged our expertise, including:

Best Lawyers

Tier 1 Litigation Firm in Metropolitan Sydney in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™.

Global Law Experts

Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Australia (2023 and 2024).

APAC Insider Business Awards

Best White-Collar Crime Law Firm 2023 - Australia.

Corporate INTL Awards

Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Australia (2024).

Our Practice Areas

At Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers, we specialise in navigating complex legal challenges across various practice areas, ensuring our clients receive expert guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Financial Services

We have extensive experience acting for banks, fund managers, insurance companies and superannuation trustees in major disputes and regulatory investigations.

Insolvency

We handle corporate and personal insolvency matters. We act for insolvency practitioners, creditors, shareholders and directors.

Commercial Property

We act for owners, managers and lessees of all types of commercial and retail property, including office buildings, shopping centres, supermarkets and industrial sites.

M&A Disputes

We have acted for acquirers or vendors in numerous disputes arising from mergers & acquisitions, including claims for breach of contractual warranty, misleading or deceptive conduct and alleged non-compliance with completion accounting requirements.

What Our Clients Say

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal service tailored to the unique needs of each client. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with Buchanan Rees Dispute Lawyers.

Luke has extensive experience in commercial litigation and ADR and has acted for us across various commercial disputes, achieving excellent outcomes. Luke is commercial, analytical and strategic in his handling of disputes. In addition, he prides himself on his service delivery, which is professional, courteous and timely. I can highly recommend Buchanan Rees.

Julian Sefton

General Counsel, NSW Ports

Simone’s professionalism and expertise were evident in every interaction. She consistently displayed a deep understanding of the legal complexities involved in my dispute and navigated them with ease. Her attention to detail and strategic thinking were instrumental in achieving a favourable outcome.

Mark Matthews

Agency Director, Sydney Creative Management

We got the very best outcome from the litigation that we could have hoped for, and I believe the strength of our representation was the deciding factor. I can highly recommend Buchanan Rees if your matter is complex and your prospects of success are less than certain, and as a result you need excellent representation.

Jocelyn Bell

Senior Project Lead, Impact Investment, Strategy and Engagement - Life Without Barriers

Luke Buchanan achieved an outstanding result for Quadrent through strategic thinking, forceful representation and a creative approach to problem solving. In addition to being a first-rate lawyer, he was always a pleasure to deal with.

Tony Getley

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Quadrant Limited

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