Wills and Estates


Most people understand the importance of having a Will. Unfortunately many people do not take the time to keep their Will up to date.

We will provide you with advice on preparing your Will and keeping it up to date, appointing a Power of Attorney, and the best way to provide for your family.

 

Challenges to Wills


Unfortunately there are occasions where a Will does not provide for a family member or is in some other way deficient.

We can provide you with advice on these situations including the possiblity of challenging a Will (a Part IV claim) and the likelyhood or otherwise of succeeding in such an claim.

 

Commercial Law and Company Trusts


Today's complex business world means that your organisation needs up to date and practical legal advice, to stay ahead of your competitors. We can assist in your commercial matters including:

  • Sale of Business
  • Leasing
  • General Business Contracts and Business Agreements
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Franchising
  • Business Structures

Intellectual Property


We can assist with advice on Intellectual Property and realted matters such as:

  • Copyright issues
  • Deceptive and Misleading Conduct (s52)
  • Domain name disputes
  • Registered Designs and Trade Marks

 

Sale / Purchase of commercial and residential business


It requires specialaist knowledge to successfully sell or purchase many kinds of commercial property and business.

Licenced premises for example, require a sound knowledge of the Liquor Licencing "Act5 and the training required by LIcencees.

Examples of where we can bring manhy years of knowledge and assist in theis regard include:

  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Other licenced premises such as resturants

Our staff have this experience and will use it to ensure that the sale of purchase contract covers these3 and other importanst issues. If there is a problem, we use our expeerience to solve it as quickly and effectively as possible

 

Sale / Purchase of commercial and residential property


Our staff will explain the conveyancing process and ensure that the sale or purchase contract best suits your needs. If there is a problem, we use our experience to solve it, with as little disruption to the settlement process as possible.

 

General Litigation


We will provide a prompt assessment of your rights in relation to disputes. In many instances we can resolve issues without liigation, but we are also prepared to pursue litigation as necessary.

We can provide you with assistance with matters including:

  • Commercial business and contractual disputes
  • Employment disputes
  • Defamation matters
  • Intellectual Property disputes

 

Magistrates Court Matters


We can assist with Magistrates Court matters in the first instance. If a matter is more serious or complex we would instruct a Barrister to appear after consultation with you .

Matters include:

  • Traffic Offences
  • Debt collection
  • Minor criminal offences