CONTRACT
DISPUTES
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
Contract disputes are at the heart of our commercial litigation practice.
Typical Clients
Contracts govern the relationships between the different sides to a business or sale/purchase/service deal. When things go south in a business relationship or a deal, the terms of the contract often becomes the focal point. At times, contracts are just oral or by conduct without anything written down. The law offers remedies for those circumstances as well.
At Zayouna, we believe that the law can be a tool to maximize gain and fend off an unwarranted loss.
- Anybody with a dispute or disagreement with a party concerning a contract
- An unpaid party under a contract
- Any party under an agreement with an “arbitration clause”.
We represent individuals, small businesses and corporations, small and large, to resolve the most complex business and contractual disputes in settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and litigation.
We help clients be smart about litigation. Instead of just being brute force litigators, we help our clients identify their objectives and formulate intelligent and pragmatic strategies that we then implement.
A TRUSTED RECORD
OF ADVOCACY AND RESULTS
A TRUSTED RECORD
OF ADVOCACY AND RESULTS
Contract disputes can take a variety of shapes and forms.
Here are some types of contract disputes that we have helped resolve:
- Sale/purchase of goods, services and real estate
- Business contracts
- Construction contracts
- Cross-border deals and contracts
- Investment and Joint-Venture contracts
- Distributorship / Agency Contracts
- Maintenance and supply of services contracts
- Partnership contracts
- Shareholder Agreements.
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At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
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At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
CONTRACT DISPUTES Lawyer Brampton
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
CONTRACT DISPUTES Lawyer Oakville
At Zayouna Law Firm, we really take the time and go the extra step to get personally acquainted with our clients and their situations.
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“Had Joseph and his team overlooking my long and unusual case (7 years) and Joseph did an excellent job settling my file in mediation with very satisfactory numbers. Most importantly, we had settled the file after 7 long years of ups and downs. I highly recommend Zayouna Law Firm to handle vour needs! Give them a call and go meet with Joseph, you have nothing to lose!”
“I am so glad I was introduced from a friend to Zayouna Law Firm! They’re unbelievably awesome!! I am very happy with all their help and efforts. Special thanks to Nadia who’s help is endless from start to finished! God Bless you all!”
“Very professional team of lawyers and clerks. They took the time to explain to me the law and the process. Their vast experience in personal injury law is evident in their dealings with all parties.”
“Zayouna Law Firm will fight on your behalf to obtain fair and just compensation for your sustained injury. Their lawyers are highly skilled, experienced in their field and most importantly they care, and provide the personal touch at all times to help guide you through a most challenging period of your life. They are there to help you in every step of the way. I strongly suggest you reach out to them to discuss your specific needs and to receive their advice and guidance. I highly recommend Zayouna Law Firm.”
“I have known Samiya Ahmad for many years and I can say, without a doubt, that she is an excellent lawyer with fantastic intuition and a genuine desire to promote the well being of her clients. In my opinion this is exactly what you should look for in a lawyer, someone with not just a degree, but rather an individual who has excellent legal skills and is able to apply them in a practical and passionate manner. In a marketplace with so many mixed messages and (unfortunately) unreliable service providers, I am glad that lawyers such as Samiya exist as an exception from the rule.”
“Like most MVA’s, litigation takes a long time. Joe and his team were great in all aspects of our representation, communication, follow ups, replies, and transparency over this extended period of time. Heaven forbid, if I did have another MVA that required a lawyer, this is the team I would choose to protect us.”
“Zayouna Law Firm is a very professional firm with kind, welcoming and understanding team. Very happy and satisfied that I have chosen them to represent me. Highly recommended.”
“Joseph and team were very professional and on top of every situation that arose. Joseph is a very kind and understanding Lawyer. We appreciate all that he did for us. Thank you is not enough for what Joseph has done for us. Once again, Thank you Joseph and team.”
Common Questions About CONTRACT DISPUTES
I relied on certain pre-contractual representations that are not included in my contract. My contract contains an “entire agreement” clause. What is my position?
Generally, the purpose of an “entire agreement” clause is to keep the contract limited to the terms contained in the contract document and to exclude pre-contractual representations from affecting the parties’ contractual positions. That said, your position would depend on how the “entire agreement” clause in your contract is drafted or whether the pre-contractual representation would be seen as a “collateral agreement”.
My counterparts are continuing to do something in breach of an agreement with me. Can I stop them?
You can apply the court for an injunction. Provided that your case meets the legal requirements, the court can “injunct” the offending party from continuing with their breach of contract, particularly where your damages cannot be compensated by money.
I have not been paid pursuant to my contract. Can I recover what I am due?
A lawyer can help you recover money that you are entitled to under a contract. Money recovery cases sometimes get resolved and settled before the matter is even litigated. This can happen through lawyer-to-lawyer communication. For contested cases, you will need to pursue your claim through the court. Keep in mind that the limitation period of 2 years will apply after which you will not be able to pursue your claim through the court.
I am involved in a contract dispute, what should I do next?
If you are involved in a contract dispute and require timely, practical and skilled advice, please contact us for an initial consultation.
Disclaimer: None of the information above constitutes legal advice. The reader is strongly urged not to rely on anything written above in making any determination about their case. You are strongly urged to consult with and retain a lawyer and obtain legal advice from your lawyer.
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If your business is facing a dispute or potential legal conflict, our commercial litigation lawyers represent businesses and professionals across Ontario in contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, and other complex commercial matters.