Expertise

Property

We deliver the full scope of property legal services for developers, owners, landlords, tenants, investors, agents, accountants, property fund managers, renewable energy companies and agricultural producers. Our expertise includes:

  • property development
  • infrastructure projects
  • acquisitions and disposals
  • due diligence investigations
  • sub-divisions
  • property joint ventures and syndicates
  • conveyancing
  • water licensing
  • environmental law
  • renewable energy

We have acted on high profile and transformational projects in South Australia and interstate.

Retail & Commercial Leasing

We have formidable experience and profile in delivering leasing services to owners of shopping centres, commercial and industrial properties and office accommodation. Our lawyers have acted for major international, national and local clients in all aspects of leasing.

We deliver leasing services promptly and efficiently including:

  • preparation of leases for office, retail and industrial properties
  • lease negotiations and advice
  • all leasing forms and documents
  • tenancy distraint and termination.

Corporate & Commercial

We offer a diverse range of corporate and commercial legal services.  Our expertise includes:

  • business acquisitions and disposals
  • business structures, contracts and transactions
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • due diligence investigations
  • security documentation

Of significant interest to our firm is the delivery of those services to the health industry. We have many years’ experience working for Australia’s largest pharmacy groups. We have assisted clients in some of the most significant pharmacy transactions in Australia. We also act for private hospitals and medical professionals.

We offer a commercial advantage to our clients in the health industry by delivering our specialised services in an environment that demands industry specific expertise.

Consultancy

Our clients often engage us to manage complex projects by working with them and our handpicked network of experts.  Our clients trust our authenticity and integrity. We work with others that share the same values and who are leaders in their area of expertise.

Dispute Resolution

Our dispute resolution lawyers assist with commercial disputes that are both strategically significant and highly sensitive to our clients.

We access the various experts in our network to ensure that disputes are handled by an expert with the most appropriate skills and experience, ensuring a cost effective, timely and commercial approach.

We also have the depth of personnel to provide ‘front end’ risk management advice to assist our clients to minimise the occurrence of disputes in their commercial activities.

Working with International Businesses

Today, foreign investment of capital and labour from overseas markets presents many opportunities for an Australian business.  We find that the best commercial outcomes for an Australian business are achieved with an understanding of the culture, language and migration intent of their international partners.  We want our clients to receive this level of support, so we have established long-term working relationships with experienced migration professionals and other consultants to fully advance our clients’ interests.

Whether you are working with an international business or you are from overseas looking to do business in Australia, we can provide legal and other consultancy services fitting to your needs.

Liquor Licensing

We service the legal requirements of hoteliers, liquor merchants, restaurateurs, night club owners, wineries, wholesalers and producers. We provide liquor and gaming licensing advice as part of larger business transactions.

Our specific experience includes:

  • new liquor and gaming licences and associated approvals
  • licence transfers and variations
  • advice on compliance with the liquor and gaming legislation
  • acquisition and disposal of licensed premises and businesses including associated due diligence processes
  • advice tailored for landlords and tenants