Services

Our goal is to work with you and give you sensible and cost effective advice on your options.

Our team works together, so that your file is handled by the most competent and appropriate people. However, we will always make sure you know who to communicate with when you have questions or concerns.
Our approach may differ from case to case, but we always try to:

· Understand you

· Understand the issue

· Understand your objective

And then work with you to achieve your goals.

Asset Protection

You have worked hard to build your wealth and/or acquire assets (your house or business), or perhaps you have inherited the same. We can help you use legal devices such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to make sure those assets are protected and benefit the people you intend.

Commercial Law

Whether you have an established business or are just starting out, we can help you set up, protect or sell your business. We handle every sort of business transaction or dispute, such as leases, employment issues, financing, restructuring, and debt recovery.

We can review your existing trade documentation and business practices to ensure you are properly protected. We can help you incorporate or liquidate, and every stage in between.

We can advise on related matters such as intellectual property and e-commerce. Your business may have important rights in trademarks or patents that are not being protected. Your business may be missing out on the many opportunities on the Internet, and we can help protect your business if it is trading online.

Conveyancing

Whether you are buying or selling a house or land, we will ensure your transaction goes as smoothly as possible. We have experienced staff, who have faced practically every complication imaginable.

We do not do things by rote and will ensure your transaction is tailored to your needs. We are also experienced in using all the related online resources, which saves you time and money.

Criminal Law and Traffic matters

We understand that people make mistakes or make bad decisions or simply are in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you find yourself on the wrong side of the law, we can help you work within the law to rectify your position.

Employment Law

Whether you are an employee or employer, we have the experience to help you protect your rights, work through disputes, and plan for the future. This area of the law is constantly changing and we will make sure you are informed and we will be proactive in dealing with your queries.

If you are an employer, we can make sure your employment agreements comply with the law, advise you on good business practices to protect against personal grievances, and represent you in the event a claim is brought.

If you are an employee, we can advise you if your employer is complying with the law, represent you if you lodge a personal grievance or if your employer is restructuring or considering redundancies.

Family Law

Families are complicated and we understand that. Whether a dispute has already occurred or you want to plan ahead to protect yourself or your children, there are legal actions you can take to accomplish those goals.

We can help you with issues affecting your children, such as custody and access agreements, paternity, and adoption.

We can help you protect yourself during a separation (division of relationship property), during a relationship (contracting out agreements), and any time you may feel threatened (protection orders).

Intellectual Property

Whether you are an individual or a company, we can offer sound advice on protecting your intellectual property. This field comprises copyrights, trademarks, trade design, and patents. It is important to protect these assets, as they can have individual value or add value to your business.

Related to this field are the many opportunities and risks of doing business online or utilizing the Internet to advance your business or career. We can help guard against you becoming a victim or infringing on others’ rights.
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We have experienced solicitors who are able to represent you or your business. We can provide a detailed analysis of the risks and benefits of bringing a lawsuit, and the likely cost of doing so.

Sometimes disputes can be resolved without going to court. It is important to have the experience to know when mediation or arbitration could be helpful. Every dispute requires a thoughtful strategy, and we will take the time to ensure your issues are handled expediently and in a cost-effective manner.

There are many different Tribunals in place, which allow you to bring a claim on your own. Some examples are the Disputes Tribunal and the Motor Vehicles Tribunal. These tribunals are often a good choice and are faster and cheaper than going to Court. While we cannot represent you at these hearings, we can help you prepare and build a solid foundation for your claim.
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates

While it is not something people like to think about, it is important to plan ahead and ensure you have arrangements in place in the event of death or disability.

We can help you make sure your family and friends will not be burdened with making important decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so. By having a will and powers of attorney in place, for instance, your loved ones will have clear instructions to follow.

Administration of your estate, that is attending to your final wishes and distributing your property, can be placed in our experienced hands, either jointly with a family member/friend or solely, depending on your circumstances.
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