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Business and commercial law

Business

Buying and selling a business, tax, GST, the lease, employees and restraints.

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Property and conveyancing

Property

Buying and selling, section 32, off the plan, auctions and settlement.

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Commercial leasing

Leasing

Retail, office and industrial leases, outgoings, rent reviews and exits.

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Wills and estates

Wills & Estates

Wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate disputes.

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Family law

Family

Separation, property settlements and parenting.

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Disputes and litigation

Disputes

Debt recovery, contract and property disputes, and VCAT.

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PropertyWhat your section 32 vendor statement actually tells youBefore you sign a contract to buy land in Victoria, the vendor must give you a section 32 statement. Here is what it discloses and what to look for.Read the guide FamilySeparating well: keeping a property settlement out of courtMost separations do not need a courtroom. Here is how a property settlement is worked out, and how to formalise it so it sticks.Read the guide PropertyBuying at auction in Victoria: no cooling off, no second chanceA private sale usually comes with a cooling off period. An auction does not. Here is why the contract needs to be checked before you raise your hand.Read the guide