Property & Real Estate
Our Property & Real Estate practice provides comprehensive legal services designed to support clients through all aspects of property transactions, whether residential or commercial:
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Handling property purchases, sales, and transfers with attention to legal intricacies.
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Conducting due diligence to ensure clear title and compliance with regulations.
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Advising on stamp duty implications and registration requirements.
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Drafting and negotiating lease agreements for landlords and tenants.
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Resolving disputes related to lease terms, rent reviews, and breaches.
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Assisting with lease renewals, terminations, extensions, and assignment and transfer.
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Providing legal support from land acquisition to project completion.
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Providing contracts management in off-the-plan developments.
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Negotiating construction contracts and resolving disputes during development.
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Resolving disputes over property boundaries, easements, and rights of way.
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Handling adverse possession claims and boundary rectification matters.
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Representing clients in litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
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Advising on property investment strategies tailored to clients' financial objectives.
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Assisting with property portfolio management, including acquisitions, disposals, and asset optimisation.
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Conducting legal due diligence for property investment transactions.
Building & Construction
In Building & Construction law, we provide strategic legal advice and representation to navigate disputes and litigation challenges.
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating building and construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and consultancy agreements.
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Advising on contract terms, performance obligations, and dispute resolution clauses.
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Assisting with contract variations and amendments for building and construction.
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Representing clients in building and construction disputes through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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Resolving payment disputes, delays, defects, and breach of contract claims.
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Seeking injunctions or specific performance orders to enforce contractual obligations
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Handling claims related to defective workmanship, design issues, and contractual disputes.
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Pursuing claims for damages, delays, and variations in construction projects.
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Advising on dispute resolution strategies and representing clients in court proceedings.
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Resolving disputes over property boundaries, easements, and rights of way.
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Handling adverse possession claims and boundary rectification matters.
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Representing clients in litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
Commercial Law & Corporate Advisory
Our Commercial Law & Corporate Advisory practice offers strategic legal guidance to businesses across various sectors, focusing on achieving their commercial objectives.
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Advising on the most suitable business structures, including partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.
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Drafting company constitutions, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements.
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Assisting with company registration, director appointments, and share capital issues.
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including business sale contracts, loan agreements, licence agreements, and service contracts.
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Advising on contract performance, breach of contract issues, and termination rights.
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Implementing contract management strategies to minimise risks and enhance compliance.
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Managing legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
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Conducting legal due diligence investigations and preparing due diligence reports.
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Drafting transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements and shareholder resolutions.
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Addressing issues related to building and construction defects, structural failures, and building code violations.
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Advising on liability issues and potential insurance coverage for building and construction claims.
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Defending against claims of negligence or breaches of statutory duties.
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Representing clients in commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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Resolving contractual disputes, partnership disagreements, and shareholder disputes.
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Seeking efficient and cost-effective resolutions to safeguard business interests.
Family Law
In Family Law, we offer compassionate legal support and strategic advocacy in matters affecting individuals and families.
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Advising on divorce proceedings, including grounds for divorce and legal separation.
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Negotiating financial settlements and child custody arrangements.
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Representing clients in contested divorce hearings and mediation sessions.
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating financial agreements, including prenuptial agreements and binding financial agreements (BFAs).
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Providing independent legal advice on financial agreements to ensure clients understand their rights and obligations.
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Ensuring agreements are legally binding and tailored to protect clients' financial interests.
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Assisting with the equitable division of marital assets, including assets, property, vehicles, and investments.
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Negotiating spousal maintenance agreements based on financial needs and circumstances.
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Resolving disputes over ownership of matrimonial homes and other shared assets.
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Advocating for parental rights and responsibilities in child custody disputes.
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Calculating child support obligations and modifying support orders as circumstances change.
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Facilitating co-parenting agreements and parenting plans.
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Representing clients in commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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Resolving contractual disputes, partnership disagreements, and shareholder disputes.
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Seeking efficient and cost-effective resolutions to safeguard business interests.
Wills and Estate
Our Wills and Estate practice offers personalised estate planning solutions and guidance to protect clients' legacies and ensure their wishes are honoured:
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Drafting legally binding wills, including provisions for asset distribution and guardianship.
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Advising on the appointment of executors and trustees to administer estates.
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Updating wills to reflect changes in personal circumstances or legal requirements.
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Managing the probate process efficiently to obtain grants of probate or letters of administration.
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Assisting executors with estate administration duties, including asset valuations and debt settlements.
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Resolving disputes among beneficiaries and contesting wills where necessary.
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Developing tailored estate planning strategies.
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Establishing trusts, including discretionary trusts and life interest trusts, for asset protection and distribution.
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Advising on charitable bequests and philanthropic initiatives within estate plans.
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Drafting enduring powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions.
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Ensuring clients' interests are protected in the event of incapacity or disability.
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Assisting attorneys with their legal duties and responsibilities under powers of attorney.
Immigration
Our Immigration practice offers expert guidance and representation across a range of immigration matters within the Australian system.
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Assisting with various visa applications, including business migration visas (subclass 188), independent skilled migration visas (subclass 189, 190), and student visas (subclass 500).
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Advising on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and application processes.
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Handling applications for permanent residency and citizenship.
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Securing work visas and sponsorship for employers hiring skilled workers from overseas.
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Assisting with compliance with Department of Home Affairs requirements and sponsorship obligations.
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Representing employers in compliance audits and advising on workforce planning strategies
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Supporting families and partners in applying for visas, including Partner visas (subclass 309/100 or subclass 820/801), Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870), and Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)).
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Providing guidance on sponsorship requirements, eligibility criteria, and evidentiary requirements.
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Assisting with appeals and reviews in case of visa refusals or cancellations.
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Handling applications for Resident Return Visas (subclass 155/157) for permanent residents returning to Australia.
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Assisting eligible individuals with Australian citizenship applications and processes.
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Advising on residency requirements, language proficiency tests, and knowledge of Australian society.
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Conducting audits to ensure businesses comply with immigration laws and regulations.
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Advising on right-to-work checks, record-keeping obligations, and prevention of illegal working.
Civil Litigation
Our Civil Litigation practice provides robust representation and strategic advice in disputes across various areas of law.
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Resolving disputes arising from breach of contract, non-payment, or contract termination.
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Advising on contractual rights, obligations, and remedies available under contract law.
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Pursuing claims for damages, specific performance, or injunctions to enforce contractual obligations.
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Representing clients in disputes related to building contracts, construction defects, and delays.
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Resolving payment disputes, defects liability claims, and variations to contract terms.
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Advising on contract administration and project delays in construction projects.
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Resolving disputes over property ownership, boundaries, and rights of way.
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Assisting landlords and tenants with lease disputes, eviction proceedings, and rent arrears.
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Advising on dilapidations, lease renewals, and compliance with housing regulations.
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Recovering outstanding debts through negotiation, mediation, or enforcement proceedings.
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Advising creditors on statutory demands, winding-up petitions, and bankruptcy proceedings.
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Assisting debtors to negotiate settlements and agreements to resolve creditor disputes effectively.
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Obtaining injunctions to prevent imminent harm, preserve assets, or enforce legal rights.
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Applying for freezing orders, search orders, and injunctions to restrain unlawful activities.
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Defending against applications for injunctive relief and mitigating potential adverse consequences.
Notary Public
As a Notary Public, we provide official verification and certification services essential for international transactions and legal documents
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Authenticating documents for use abroad, including certificates, powers of attorney, and affidavits.
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Verifying signatures, identities, and legal capacity of signatories.
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Certifying true copies of original documents for submission to foreign authorities.
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Acting as an impartial witness to the signing of legal documents and deeds.
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Administering oaths and affirmations for affidavits, statutory declarations, and witness statements.
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Certifying the execution of documents for international legal purposes.
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Providing notarial certificates confirming the authenticity of documents and signatures.
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Arranging for apostille certification for documents intended for use in countries party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
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Facilitating legalisation of documents through foreign embassies and consulates.
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Drafting and certifying powers of attorney for use in international business transactions.
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Advising on the legal implications and enforceability of powers of attorney under foreign jurisdictions.
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Notarising declarations, consents, and declarations of law applicable to cross-border transactions.
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Assisting with the legalisation of documents for use in countries not party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
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Liaising with foreign embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions to arrange consular legalisation.
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Providing guidance on specific requirements and procedures for document legalisation and authentication.