Legal Services

Whether you are in the middle of a dispute or hoping to avoid one, we can guide you through the process and represent you in court or at a tribunal. From the outset, you will receive clear, realistic advice about your options and what to expect.

Many disputes are best resolved before a formal hearing. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – such as mediations, pre-hearing conferences in the Magistrates’ Court, case conferences at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and conciliation conferences at the Fair Work Commission – is usually held “without prejudice”. This means what is discussed cannot later be repeated in court, which encourages people to settle where they can. ADR often works best before litigation begins.

Our property team offers a comprehensive service for both residential and commercial property transactions. We know that buying or selling property calls for quick, efficient and smooth service, careful negotiation, precise preparation of paperwork and clear communication with you, the client.

Whether you are buying your first home, selling the family home or acquiring commercial premises, we will guide you through every step to settlement – including the stamp duty, GST and other taxes that affect property transactions.

A clearly drafted will gives you peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out and your family will be looked after. We will take the time to understand your circumstances and prepare a will that reflects them.

Administering an estate can be stressful, particularly during a time of grief. We aim to take the stress out of the process. Our Principal, Pippa Sampson, also acts as an executor in complex estates and has extensive experience in estate administration.

We advise landlords, tenants, real estate agents, developers, and private and corporate clients on commercial and industrial property matters, including property held in self-managed super funds and trusts.

Our team has an intimate knowledge of the local area and works closely with clients to provide comprehensive, commercially minded advice in a timely manner – helping you achieve the outcome you need.

We provide practical, thoughtful advice to businesses and companies – advice you can rely on, from lawyers who are available when you need them.

We aim to build a close working relationship with our business clients. Our role is to listen and understand your needs, so we can support you across every aspect of your business as it grows and changes.

Disputes over an estate are often deeply personal and arise at a very emotional time. We help clients through these matters with sensitivity and care, while firmly protecting their interests.

We regularly assist people who wish to challenge a will, and we advise executors and trustees on their obligations when a dispute arises. Wherever possible, we look to resolve matters through negotiation and mediation before they reach court.