Expertise
Calm, efficient and experienced legal advisors, anchored in the village. From general property transactions and commercial to financial dealings and estate administration. Our expertise covers a diverse range of law, inlcuding:
Property
We provide a wide range of legal property services, combining our extensive experience and local knowledge. Our property team have built a strong reputation for providing practical legal advice that helps our clients achieve their objectives. The team work collaboratively with our clients to ensure that they get practical advice and achieve their desired outcomes.
The type of property matters that we deal with include:
- Conveyancing - the sale and purchase of residential property
- Refinancing
- Loans and mortgages
- Boundary adjustments, fencing and easements and other covenants
- Property reviews
- Subdivision
Corporate and Commercial
We work with our corporate and business clients to deliver sound and practical results to our clients. We often act as a sounding board, reviewing documents and/or proposals and negotiating and preparing commercial contracts. Although we do not provide litigation services, Alan's previous experience in this area is invaluable in dispute resolution, negotiation and contractual implementation and drafting. In addition, we have strong relationships with experienced and competent litigators who we can instruct on your behalf when necessary.
The services offered include:
- Company Formation
- Shareholder Agreements
- Corporate Governance
- Constitutions
- Share transfers and registration
- Annual returns
- Commercial Leases
- Sale & Purchase of Business
- Sale & Purchase of Shares
- Due diligence
- Ownership structures
- Financing
- Commercial Contracts
Estate Planning
Our experience spans a diverse range of areas in relation to estate planning, including:
- Asset Restructuring
- Wills
- Retirement Village - Applications and Settlements
- General Powers of Attorney
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Succession planning
Trusts
We have built a solid reputation as trusted advisors to our clients in relation to trusts. We strive to establish a thorough understanding of our clients objectives and needs in relation to trusts and provide support, advice and guidance in this area. It includes:
- Review & Planning
- Formation of Trusts
- Trust Administration
- Dissolution of Trusts
Estate Management and Administration
We recognize and understand the challenges on the death of a family member and approach this area with empathy and provide practical assistance to our clients around management and administering estates. This area includes:
- Applications for Probate
- Deceased estate management
- Dispute Resolution - case management through our network of barristers
Relationship Property Law
We recognize that relationship property law can be complex and emotionally challenging for everyone, we take an empathetic and pragmatic approach to assist our clients navigate the complexities and make decisions around their personal relationships. The services offered in this area include:
- Relationship Property Advice
- Contracting Out Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Relationship Property Agreements
- Property Sharing Agreements
- Dispute Resolution - case management through our network of barristers