Scherini Lawyers
Fiduciary Duties Lawyers Melbourne
Understanding Fiduciary Obligations and How We Can Help
Fiduciary duties arise when one party is entrusted to act in the best interests of another. These obligations are common in trusts, companies, partnerships, and estates and any breach of such duties can result in serious consequences. At Scherini Lawyers, we provide practical and strategic advice to clients in Melbourne dealing with fiduciary relationships, disputes, and breaches.
Whether you are a trustee, company director, power of attorney, executor, or beneficiary, our team can help you understand your legal responsibilities or take action when those obligations have not been met.
Common Fiduciary Relationships
Trustees and beneficiaries
Ensuring trustees act in good faith, avoid conflicts, and manage trust assets prudently.
Company directors and shareholders
Advising on directors’ duties under the Corporations Act and responding to claims of self-dealing or improper decision-making.
Partners in partnerships
Helping resolve disputes where one partner may have acted against the best interests of the other or the partnership.
Executors and estate beneficiaries
Ensuring estates are administered transparently and without conflict.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
When a fiduciary fails in their duty by acting in their own interest, failing to disclose information, or mismanaging assets, affected parties may have grounds for legal action.
We assist clients in pursuing or defending claims of:
- Conflict of interest
- Misuse of funds or assets
- Failure to act with care and diligence
- Withholding material information
- Acting without proper authority
Our Approach
We don’t just know the law, we understand the human relationships involved in fiduciary matters. Whether it’s a family dispute over a trust or concerns about director conduct, we offer careful guidance to protect your interests and resolve matters efficiently.
Our focus is on achieving fair outcomes while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings wherever possible. Where litigation is unavoidable, we act decisively and strategically on your behalf.
