5 Best Commercial Lawyers in Adelaide
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated commercial lawyers in Adelaide, ranked by Google rating across 1,043 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Commercial claims in Adelaide over $100,000 are filed in the District Court, whose civil registry is on the lower ground floor of the Sir Samuel Way Building, 241-259 Victoria Square. Claims up to $100,000 go to the Magistrates Court, and minor claims up to $12,000 to its Minor Claims Division.
Best commercial lawyers in Adelaide
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FAL Lawyers Editor's pick
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Pearce Webster Dugdales Editor's pick
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Sanicki Lawyers Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Chaina & Sim Lawyers Editor's pick
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Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists
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WOODS & CO LAWYERS PTY LTD
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Belperio Connell Lawyers
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Beger & Co Lawyers
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DBH Lawyers
4.76score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “commercial lawyer adelaide”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among commercial lawyers in Adelaide
Highest weighted score
Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists: 5.0 stars from 215 reviews.
Most reviewed
DBH Lawyers: 301 Google reviews, rated 4.8.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists: 5.0 stars from 215 reviews.
Where are commercial disputes heard in Adelaide?
The Supreme Court of South Australia hears major commercial and corporations matters, with its civil registry in the Sir Samuel Way Building. The District Court exercises essentially the same civil jurisdiction as the Supreme Court, apart from probate and admiralty. Civil procedure in all three courts follows the Uniform Civil Rules 2020.
What SA-specific rules apply?
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) applies in South Australia as elsewhere, but SA sets its own civil court tiers. In the Magistrates Court's Minor Claims Division, for claims up to $12,000, parties generally cannot have lawyers except in special circumstances. Retail and commercial lease disputes under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) can be mediated by the Small Business Commissioner.
How much does a commercial lawyer cost in Adelaide?
Fees for commercial lawyers in Adelaide depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Adelaide
The South Australian Small Business Commissioner offers mediation for small business disputes, including retail and commercial lease disputes. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Adelaide commercial FAQs
Which Adelaide court hears a business debt claim?
A debt up to $12,000 goes to the Magistrates Court's Minor Claims Division, up to $100,000 to its General Claims Division, and above $100,000 to the District Court.
Can a lawyer represent my business in a minor claim in SA?
Generally not. Parties in the Minor Claims Division, for claims up to $12,000, are not entitled to legal representation except in special circumstances. A lawyer can still help prepare the claim.
What happens if an Adelaide company ignores a statutory demand?
If the demand is not paid or set aside within 21 days of service, the company is presumed to be insolvent, which supports a winding up application. The set-aside application under section 459G of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) must be filed within the same 21 days.
