Contract disputes
Advice and representation concerning contractual rights, alleged breaches, performance, termination, payment and commercial settlement.
Australian litigation and mediation
Commercial disputes. Contractual rights. Reputation.
Strategic and commercially minded representation in contract, defamation and related disputes, from early advice and negotiation through settlement and court proceedings.
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Dispute capabilities
Clear strategy from the first decision.
Defamation and reputation
Careful, proportionate strategies to protect individual and corporate reputations while managing legal, commercial and practical risk.
Litigation and settlement
Experience in tribunals and superior courts, including VCAT and the Supreme Court, with a strong focus on resolving matters commercially where that serves the client.
Commercial judgement
The legal position matters. So does the real-world outcome.
Steph has protected the contractual rights and reputations of companies, contractors and individuals in disputes across different jurisdictions.
Her approach is direct, strategic and commercially minded. She identifies what is legally available, what is practically achievable and where a negotiated resolution may deliver a better result than prolonged proceedings.
Steph has conducted and settled matters involving a wide range of parties and works comfortably across commercial, professional, community and regulatory settings.
Experience across sectors
Advice shaped around the client, not a template.
Australian developersRetail companies and directorsIndependent contractorsCouncil service providersClub service providersShareholdersRetail tenantsResidential tenants
Stakeholders
Complex stakeholder environments
Experience engaging with businesses, contractors, councils, committees, counterparties and the press, with close attention to how legal decisions affect reputation, relationships and the broader commercial position.
Pro bono
Using legal skill where it can make a material difference.
Steph undertakes selected pro bono work as part of her practice.
Her work has included representing a person with quadriplegia in relation to discrimination and tenancy rights, combining rigorous advocacy with practical attention to accessibility, dignity and resolution of the dispute.
She also provides pro bono advice to committees pursuing social good, including organisations supporting disaster relief and community recovery.
Perspectives
What others say about her work.
Selected feedback from Australian litigation, pro bono and community work.
“Steph is an incredibly hard worker who is dedicated to getting the best outcome for her clients with a minimal amount of hassle and as efficiently as possible. Steph is a good organiser of people and project manager, and is always organised. These attributes help make Steph a great team player as well as a solo operator, and help her work in a targeted way.”
Senior AssociateAustralia
“I met Steph when my business idea was still at an early stage. She prepared the terms and conditions and privacy documentation for my waitlist website that allowed me to demonstrate the product to potential users during its preview stage and move the business forward with confidence.
Steph was professional, direct and no fuss. Her advice was practical and focused on what the business actually needed to get off the ground, without making the process more complicated than it needed to be.
Steph is kind, resourceful and professional.”
Med Tech FounderFounder, medical technology business
“Steph showed great compassion and professionalism during my legal dispute, making a stressful period more manageable.
She was generous with her time and services and understood the challenges at hand from my perspective.
Steph showed she has great knowledge across a number of legal issues and with her positive attitude, honesty and direct communication, I couldn’t have asked for more from someone representing me.”
CharlesPro bono client, discrimination law matter
“I am pleased to provide this testimonial for Steph Hunt, who served as Vice President of Bayside Community Emergency Relief from 2023 to 2025.
During her time in this role, I was consistently impressed by Steph’s professionalism, clear communication, positive attitude, and strong qualifications. She approached her responsibilities with dedication, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping others.
Steph’s commitment to volunteering and community service has been a significant part of her life and began in her younger years. Her ongoing dedication to supporting her community is a testament to her character, reliability, and willingness to make a difference.
I highly recommend Steph and have every confidence in her ability to make a positive difference in any organization or community.”
Deb BrookFounder and President, Bayside Community Emergency Relief
Australian disputes