Deepak Shankar

Deepak Shankar serves as the Director of Litigation Specialists and has a substantial track record in Court appearances, exceeding 300, and involvement in over 200 legal matters across various Australian Courts and Tribunals. Deepak focuses on complex commercial litigation, known for his sharp commercial insight, exemplary communication skills, and practical approach to handling legal issues. His practice is devoted to representing franchisees in disputes against major franchises, tackling issues such as breaches of franchise agreements, unconscionable conduct, misleading and deceptive practices, and breaches of good faith. Beyond franchise disputes, Deepak's extensive experience spans estate litigation, insolvency and bankruptcy cases, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, and proceedings before the NCAT. He has also managed matters pertaining to defamation, family law, insurance law, real property, and fraud. His proficiency extends to securing injunctions, handling interlocutory matters, and addressing employment law, criminal matters, AVOs, detinue cases, and engagements with the Land and Environment Court, among others. Deepak's comprehensive legal acumen makes him a pivotal figure in the realm of commercial litigation.