Aptum Legal
Client SatisfactionAptum Legal focuses on commercial and taxation disputes and litigation, with Nigel Evans having appeared as counsel in all stages of commercial disputes in state and federal courts. Michael Buscema leads the firm's tax disputes practice and brings notable experience from his time at the Australian Tax Office, where he led a team of debt recovery specialists active both domestically and internationally.
Testimonials
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‘The team is ethical and strategic. They are punctual with responses, transparent with costs, give advice rather than just expecting the client to give instructions without guidance. Their narrations in the bills are detailed and clear in helping understand the work done. They are very trustworthy and innovative in their work practices.'
‘The dealing with Aptum personnel doesn't feel transactional. The people ask for your views and opinions on the matter and always communicate respectfully.’
‘The strength is definitely in Aptum's people. The difference I feel from other firms is that as soon as personnel from Aptum are involved you feel a lot more at ease with whatever the issue is that is confronting you. Their approach is always innovative and far superior than the direction you initially contemplated. Generally multi-faceted also.'
- 'As a business they are collaborative and information gathering/sharing through different technological means is always efficient. ’
‘Being a smaller team specialising in dispute resolution and litigation is very convenient when you have just these issues. They are fully on top of the steps and also how to place their client in their best position. All members of the team can step in and fully understand what is in process.’
‘Easy to work with, efficient and competent. The firm has implemented project management and billing processes which are unique and market leading.’
‘All of the individuals I have worked with at Aptum are practically minded and focused on solutions not problems. They have a relaxed and easy going manner which makes dealing with cases a pleasure, no matter how difficult they are.’
'The team were easy to work with, they understood our needs and provided advice to achieve the best outcome for us. They are personable and made us feel comfortable with the process and next steps. What makes them different is probably the way they communicate, we felt connected with them throughout the process; they didn’t overcomplicate things.'
Key clients
- Asian Gas Partners Ltd
- Tupperware Group
- Fernwood Women’s Health Clubs
- Asahi Beverages
- AOpen
- Archies Footwear
- Nissan Finance
Work highlights
- Advising Asian Gas Partners on the freezing of payments due to be made to foreign entities relating to a gas project in Papua New Guinea that is the subject of a US-based dispute.
- Representing three entities in the Tupperware Group in international litigation relating to the settlement of a sale of business transaction.
- Advising Fernwood Health Club in a Federal Court dispute between the national health club franchise and one of its franchisees.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nigel Evans, Michael Buscema