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Practice Areas

Practical, business-minded legal solutions tailored to the needs of SMEs and individuals.

What we do

Our Areas of Practice

Explore our range of legal services, tailored to help businesses and individuals navigate legal challenges with clarity and confidence.

Conveyancing

Legal support for buying, selling, and financing residential and commercial property, from the sale and purchase agreement to transfer of title.

Typical matters

  • Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
  • Subsale Property Transactions
  • Project Sale and Purchase Agreements
  • Loan Agreements & Financing Documentation

Tenancy Law

Tenancy agreements for landlords and tenants, including stamping and advice on deposits, defaults, and early termination.

Typical matters

  • Residential, Commercial, Industrial Tenancy Agreements
  • Drafting and Review of Tenancy Agreements
  • Eviction and Recovery of Vacant Possession
  • Termination and Early Termination of Tenancy Agreements

Contract Review

A line-by-line review of contracts before you sign, so you understand your obligations and can negotiate unfavourable terms.

Typical matters

  • Review of Loan and Financing Agreements
  • Review of Shareholders' Agreements
  • Review of Employment Agreements
  • Review of Partnership Agreements

General Litigation

Representation in civil and commercial disputes, from early negotiation and mediation through to court proceedings.

Typical matters

  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Breach of Contract Claims
  • Defamation Claims
  • Debt Recovery and Outstanding Payment Claims

Business Agreements

Drafting of commercial agreements for SMEs and business owners, written around how your business operates.

Typical matters

  • Shareholders' Agreements (SHA)
  • Employment Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Loan Agreements

Corporate Advisory

Ongoing legal advice for company directors and business owners on structure, compliance, and day-to-day legal questions.

Typical matters

  • Shareholding Structuring
  • Employee Misconduct and Legal Risk Management
  • Corporate Structuring, Holding Companies and SPVs
  • Directors' Duties and Shareholders' Rights

Wills, Probate & Succession

Preparation of wills and help with probate, letters of administration, and estate distribution, so your wishes are clear.

Typical matters

  • Drafting of Wills
  • Applications for Grant of Probate
  • Applications for Letters of Administration
  • Appointment of Executors, Trustees and Guardians

Family Law

Advice and representation on divorce, child custody, and matrimonial assets, handled with care and discretion.

Typical matters

  • Joint Petition for Divorce
  • Single Petition and Contested Divorce
  • Child Custody, Care and Control
  • Division of Matrimonial Assets

Debt Recovery

Recovery of unpaid invoices and outstanding debts, from letter of demand through to court action and enforcement of judgment.

Typical matters

  • Letters of Demand (LOD)
  • Recovery of Outstanding Debts and Payments
  • Recovery of Rental Arrears
  • Recovery of Hire Purchase and Financing Debts

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