Areas of Practice

Buy and Sell Property

Our team provides comprehensive support for the buying and selling of property, ensuring smooth and secure transactions. We assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting thorough due diligence, managing settlement procedures, and advising on tax and legal implications. Our team handles every aspect of the transaction, from negotiating terms to addressing any legal issues that may arise, ensuring that your property deal is completed efficiently and in full compliance with the law.

Lease Property

Our team provides expert legal advice to both landlords and tenants across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and farming leases. With extensive experience in all facets of leasing, we assist with the preparation of lease agreements and agreements for lease, and apply contractual and equitable principles to ensure fair terms. Our services cover retail leasing and disclosure requirements, landlord and tenant obligations regarding fixtures and improvements, as well as the renewal, termination, and surrender of leases. We also handle breaches of lease, advising on remedies and the necessary notices, and assist with make-good requirements and VCAT applications.

Commercial and Business Law

Our team offers services in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, including procurement and supply contracts, terms of trade, security and maintenance agreements, and professional services contracts. Our expertise extends to business acquisitions and sales, providing guidance on due diligence, negotiations, documentation preparation, lease assignments, permit transfers, and handling post-settlement actions and disputes. We also advise on compliance and governance issues, including Corporations Act compliance, directors’ duties, corporate governance, share buy-backs, employee share schemes, and regulatory requirements with ASIC and ACNC. Additionally, we assist with structuring joint ventures, partnerships, and shareholder arrangements, and provide guidance on investor and business visa matters for residency in Australia. Whether you are starting a new business, expanding, or seeking to ensure compliance and long-term success, our legal team is here to support you every step of the way.

Property Development

Our team provides comprehensive legal support for property development, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk at every stage. We specialize in due diligence for land acquisition, including title verification, environmental assessments, and zoning compliance. Additionally, we offer expert services in preparing land division plans, securing planning approvals, and drafting and negotiating development agreements. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry practices, we deliver strategic guidance to streamline your project and protect your interests.

Public Notary

Our public notary services provide trusted and reliable assistance in authenticating and certifying legal documents. We offer expert notarization for a wide range of documents, including contracts, affidavits, powers of attorney, property deeds, and more. Our team ensures that all notarized documents comply with legal requirements, offering peace of mind for individuals and businesses alike. With precision and professionalism, we safeguard the validity of your documents, providing the necessary legal confirmation to support your transactions.

Complex Property Matters

We provide expert advice and representation in areas such as security arrangements, priority agreements, enforcement proceedings, and mortgagee sales. Our services extend to taxation advice, compliance, and objections, as well as the variation or removal of covenants and easements. We handle adverse possession claims, contaminated land matters, and EPA compliance with precision. Our expertise also includes building defect disputes, owner-builder guidance, water rights allocations, licensing issues, compulsory acquisition, valuation law, and addressing title concerns such as caveats, warrants, and notices of action. Trust us to navigate these complexities with confidence and clarity.

Other General Legal Matters

Our services also include resolution of minor criminal matters, traffic offences and general family law matters. Reach out to us, and we’d love to speak to you further on how we can assist.