Property & Commercial Law

Buying a property is frequently the largest investment you make in your lifetime, but both buying and selling property can be an exciting time but can also be stressful.

Megan Kennard, Craig Smith, and Stacey Hyland have decades of expertise in the local market and guarantee a smooth process to save you time, stress, and money.

It is vital to obtain legal advice to ensure that you understand all the implications of buying or selling a property. Talk to our team for assistance with:

• Buying, selling, borrowing and refinancing

• Subdivision of property

• Building contracts

• Retirement villages and rest homes

Stacey Hyland, Megan Kennard, Craig Smith
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Relationship Property

The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most stressful and emotionally demanding times in a persons life. The separation of property can be complex and emotionally charged. Relationship Property Law tells us how money and assets are divided.

Our clients rely on our straightforward and practical advice to allow them to move on with their lives, with as minimal impact on their financial situation as possible. Resolution comes in many different forms; from negotiating and drafting relationship property agreements, to mediations, and where absolutely necessary litigation before the Family or High Court.

Estate and Trust Disputes

Becoming involved in a dispute is never a pleasant experience, when it follows the death of a loved one, or is between the beneficiaries or trustees of a family trust it can become catastrophic (emotionally and financially). Our team is experienced in resolving Estate and Trust Disputes, while assisting clients to maintain ongoing relationships where possible.

Resolution can take many forms; by negotiated agreement and consent Court orders, mediation, or defended litigation in the Family or High Court. Whichever path a dispute takes our clients rely on our advice and advocacy to reach the best possible outcome in their specific circumstances.

Launching a new business? Guarantee success with expert advice from our Commercial & Property team.

Owning a business is great but it comes with its own set of issues. Megan Stacey, and Craig will look after your interests, in order to minimise risk and promote success.

We provide a range of business law services and advice in areas including:

Buying and Selling a Business

If you are buying a new business, or selling an existing one, we will provide assistance throughout the process, to ensure you are fully aware of all legal implications.

Leases of Premises

We will provide advice and assist with the preparation of leases of your business premises including renewal of leases and the transfer of existing leases.

Financing

We provide advice in relation to business borrowing, including the documenting of all loan and security documents between you and your Bank.

New Business Structure

If you are setting up a new business, there are a number of options available to you. We will assist you to determine which structure would be best for you, as well as the implications of each option.