Delivering practical, client-focused legal outcomes. Select a practice area to learn more.
Where we act
Based in Brisbane, we work with clients throughout Queensland and New
South Wales, including metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Where appropriate,
we conduct site inspections to better understand your operations, identify the
issues that matter most and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
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Whether you are a landholder, a resource or renewable proponent, or a government owned corporation or agency, we provide the clarity, structure and strategic support needed to confidently achieve your objectives.
We work across all major Queensland energy and resource sectors:
Petroleum & Gas
Coal Seam Gas (CSG)
Mining
Renewable Energy
Geothermal & Greenhouse Gas Storage
Water Infrastructure & Irrigation
Pipeline, transmission and corridor projects
Supporting Queensland Stakeholders Across the Energy, Resources and Water Sectors
We provide tailored legal and strategic advisory services to those who invest in or are affected by energy, resources and water developments. We act for landholders, government entities, statutory bodies, government owned corporations, and resource companies, delivering clear, practical guidance across the full lifecycle of petroleum, coal seam gas, mining, renewable energy and water projects.
The regulatory landscape continues to evolve as traditional resource activities intersect with emerging technologies, renewable energy development, carbon initiatives and major infrastructure expansion. These changes create opportunities, obligations and risks for every stakeholder, from private landowners to large corporate proponents and government entities.
We help you navigate this complexity with precision and sector specific insight.
Our Multi-Stakeholder Approach
We provide tailored advice to support the diverse needs of:
landholders managing access, coexistence, compensation, environmental and groundwater impacts.
resource companies seeking approvals, tenure security, land access and regulatory compliance.
government owned corporations operating critical infrastructure, water assets and energy networks.
renewable energy proponents developing wind, solar, battery and hybrid projects
water sector participants including irrigators, water authorities, water service providers and infrastructure operators.
government entities responsible for oversight, policy implementation and dispute resolution.
Our long-term practical experience in these areas provides a sound understanding of the competing interests across these groups and we deliver advice that is commercially realistic, legally robust and aligned with Queensland's regulatory expectations.
End to End Project Support
We assist you through all stages of project development and operation, including:
early stage project scoping and regulatory pathway identification
land access negotiations and stakeholder engagement
conduct and compensation agreements
environmental approvals, conditions and compliance
water access, bore impacts and hydrological considerations
biosecurity, rehabilitation and coexistence obligations
Effective estate planning ensures your wishes are honoured, your assets are protected, and your loved ones are supported. We provide comprehensive, state specific estate planning services with personal, business and family interests across QLD and NSW.
We combine technical precision with a personalised, relationship driven approach. Whether your affairs are simple or involve complex structures, blended families, business entities or cross border assets, we deliver clear, strategic advice aligned with the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) and Succession Act 2006 (NSW).
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning is more than preparing a Will. It is a holistic strategy that protects your legacy, minimises risk, and ensures your intentions are legally enforceable. Without a valid Will or appropriate supporting documents, your estate may be distributed under intestacy laws, causing stress, delays and potential disputes.
We help you:
protect assets for future generations
provide clarity for executors and beneficiaries
reduce the likelihood of estate disputes
work with professional advisors to manage tax and capital gains implications
coordinate assets held in companies, trusts and superannuation funds
navigate cross border estate issues between QLD and NSW
Custom Wills & Testamentary Planning
A professionally drafted Will is essential for ensuring your estate is distributed according to your wishes. We prepare Wills tailored to your personal, financial and family circumstances, including:
simple Wills
complex Wills for high value estates
testamentary trusts for asset protection and tax efficiency
wills for blended families
wills involving business succession
wills incorporating interstate or overseas assets
We ensure your Will complies with the formal requirements in each jurisdiction and integrates seamlessly with your broader estate plan.
SUPERANNUATION & BINDING DEATH BENEFIT NOMINATIONS
Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate. Death benefits are governed by superannuation law and fund rules, not your Will.
We work with you and your other professional advisors, such as accountants or financial planners, so that you can make informed decisions on:
Binding Death Benefit Nominations (BDBNs)
Non-binding nominations
Reversionary pensions
Fund specific requirements
Coordinating superannuation with your Will and testamentary trusts
Correctly structuring your nomination is critical to ensuring your superannuation is paid to your intended beneficiaries.
ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY & HEALTH DIRECTIVES
If you lose capacity, trusted decision makers can step in, but only if the correct documents are in place.
Queensland
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld)
Advance Health Directive (AHD)
New South Wales
Enduring Power of Attorney (NSW), Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW)
Appointment of Enduring Guardian, Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW)
We explain the scope of each document, the limits of decision making authority, and how these documents operate across jurisdictions.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Guiding Executors Through QLD & NSW Estate Processes
Administering an estate can be overwhelming. We support executors and families through every stage of the process, including:
We provide clear, compassionate guidance to ensure the estate is administered efficiently and in accordance with the law.
Estate Disputes & Family Provision Claims
Estate disputes can arise even with careful planning. We act for executors, beneficiaries and family members in both QLD and NSW.
We assist with:
family provision claims
challenges to the validity of a Will
executor disputes
claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity
disputes over ambiguous or unclear Will provisions
Key Legislation
Succession Act 1981 (Qld), strict time limits apply
Succession Act 2006 (NSW), different timeframes and eligibility criteria
Early advice is essential to protect your rights and strengthen your position.
GUARDIANSHIP & ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS
For individuals with impaired decision making capacity, formal appointments may be required.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)
We assist with applications for:
guardian appointments
administrator appointments
financial management plans
supporting medical evidence
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
We assist with:
guardianship orders
financial management orders
ongoing compliance obligations
We ensure your application is properly prepared and supported by the required evidence.
CROSS BORDER ESTATE PLANNING (QLD & NSW)
Many clients hold assets, property or business interests across both states. We provide integrated advice that considers:
differences in succession legislation
varying requirements for Wills and witnessing
state specific probate processes
We ensure your estate plan operates smoothly regardless of where your assets are located, and we can connect you with other professionals to advise you on taxation and superannuation planning.
START PLANNING YOUR ESTATE WITH CONFIDENCE
We deliver personalised estate planning services for clients across Queensland and New South Wales. Whether you are preparing your first Will, updating an existing plan, or managing a complex estate, we provide clear, strategic and compassionate guidance every step of the way.
If you would like tailored advice or wish to begin your estate planning journey, please send us an enquiry.
We advise landlords, tenants, franchisors, franchisees and business operators on the arrangements their businesses run on, and we act when those arrangements are not honoured.
LEASING & FRANCHISE
Clear, Commercial Guidance for Your Business
We provide practical, commercially focused advice to landlords, tenants, franchisors and franchisees. We help clients navigate leasing arrangements, franchise agreements and business operating obligations with clarity and confidence, ensuring your interests are protected.
Whether you are entering a new lease, expanding your business footprint, purchasing a franchise or managing compliance across multiple sites, we deliver tailored legal support.
Retail & Commercial Leasing
We assist landlords and tenants with all aspects of leasing, including:
retail shop leases
commercial and industrial leases
negotiation of lease terms and conditions
disclosure obligations and compliance
rent review, outgoings and operational requirements
lease renewals, variations and assignments
dispute resolution and enforcement
Our advice is practical, risk based and aligned with the realities of operating a business.
Franchise Agreements & Business Expansion
Franchising offers strong opportunities for business growth, but it also carries strict regulatory and contractual obligations. We support franchisors and franchisees with:
franchise agreement review and negotiation
disclosure documentation and compliance
purchase and sale of franchise businesses
operational obligations and dispute management
exit strategies, termination and renewal
We ensure you understand your rights, responsibilities and commercial risks before entering or expanding within a franchise network.
Business Sales & Acquisitions
We advise on the sale and purchase of small to medium businesses, including:
contract preparation and review
due diligence
assignment of leases and franchise agreements
transfer of business assets and licences
settlement and completion
We provide structured, end to end support to ensure transactions proceed smoothly and with minimal disruption to operations.
Working With You
Whether you are leasing premises, entering a franchise network, expanding your business or managing ongoing compliance, we provide the clarity and strategic guidance needed to protect your commercial interests.
Debt Recovery
We provide clear, commercially focused debt recovery services for businesses, professionals, landlords, body corporates and organisations. We help you recover outstanding debts quickly and cost effectively, using structured processes that minimise disruption and protect commercial relationships wherever possible.
We offer:
clear upfront cost estimates
proportionate action based on debt value and commercial context
strategic advice on options to pursue, settle or discontinue
Our goal is to recover your debt without over-lawyering or unnecessary expense.
Straightforward, Effective Recovery Processes
We assist you with all stages of debt recovery, including:
initial demand letters and negotiation
payment plans and settlement arrangements
enforcement of contractual rights
recovery of rent, outgoings and commercial charges
body corporate levy recovery
business to business debt collection
pre-litigation strategy and risk assessment
We take a practical, firm and commercially realistic approach designed to secure payment without unnecessary escalation.
Litigation & Enforcement
Where negotiation is unsuccessful, we provide decisive litigation support, including:
court proceedings in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts
applications for judgment
enforcement orders and warrants
garnishees, seizures and property enforcement
bankruptcy and winding up proceedings
We act swiftly to protect your position and maximise recovery prospects.
Where a matter does not resolve, we act in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Courts, and we are experienced with the court processes in Queensland, New South Wales and the Federal jurisdictions.
We provide clear, practical legal support to rural landholders, agribusiness operators and regional businesses across Queensland. With a strong understanding of the commercial, operational and regulatory pressures facing rural enterprises, we deliver tailored advice that protects your land, your business and your long term interests.
Practical, Queensland Focused Rural Expertise
We assist you with the full spectrum of rural property and agribusiness matters, including:
Land access agreements and negotiations
Rural property sales and purchases, including due diligence
Partnership and business structuring
Share Farm and Agistment Agreements
Succession planning for farming families and rural enterprises
Resumptions, acquisitions and compensation
Navigating Land Access & Regional Land Use
Rural landholders increasingly face land use pressures from resource, energy and infrastructure projects. We help clients negotiate access, manage coexistence issues, and respond to resumptions or acquisitions affecting agricultural land.
Working With You
Whether you are buying or selling rural property, managing agribusiness operations, negotiating land access, or planning for succession, we provide the clarity and support needed to protect your interests.
We prepare loan agreements, mortgages, PPSR registrations, guarantees, intercreditor and subordination arrangements, SMSF limited recourse borrowing, enforcement strategies, priority disputes, margin lending documentation and responsible lending compliance.
We provide clear, commercially focused advice on loan and security documentation for lenders that protect your position and comply with Queensland and national regulatory requirements.
We assist with lending and secured transactions, including:
drafting and reviewing loan and security agreements for commercial entities
preparing mortgages, caveats and charges over real and personal property in Queensland and interstate
PPSR registrations
Whether you are advancing funds, securing assets, restructuring facilities or enforcing your rights, we deliver practical guidance tailored to Queensland's lending and security framework.
Borrowers
We review the documents and advise on the transaction, including facility restructures, priority arrangements and where your exposure actually sits.
Guarantor Advice
We provide clear, independent legal advice to individuals, directors and third party guarantors entering into loan, security or commercial finance arrangements.
Whether you are providing a personal guarantee (including as a parent providing a personal guarantee for your child's loan) or a director, we ensure you understand your obligations, risks and exposure before signing, and we provide the independent solicitor's certificate that you require for lenders and financiers.
Whether you are buying, selling, leasing or developing property, we provide the clarity, structure and support needed to complete your transaction with confidence. We act on residential, rural and commercial transactions across Queensland and New South Wales.
We provide straightforward, commercially focused property law and conveyancing services for individuals, families, developers and investors across QLD and NSW.
Residential Conveyancing
We assist buyers and sellers with all aspects of residential property transactions, including:
Pre-contract advice for clients
Drafting of Contract and Seller's Disclosure (for sellers)
Contract review and negotiation (for buyers)
Draft special conditions tailored to your circumstances
Due diligence and searches
Off the plan purchases
Settlement coordination and completion
We ensure your transaction progresses smoothly, track deadlines and communicate clearly with you at every stage, we enable you to continue your normal daily life and only contact you if we need signatures or matters arise that require your instructions.
Commercial Property Transactions
We advise on commercial and industrial property matters, including:
commercial property sales and acquisitions
retail and commercial leasing
due diligence for commercial assets
contract preparation and negotiation
assignment of leases and business related property transfers
We provide commercially realistic guidance tailored to business operators, landlords and investors.
Rural Property & Agribusiness
For clients operating in rural and regional areas, we offer support with:
rural property sales and purchases
water rights, access and infrastructure
land use, access and coexistence issues
agribusiness transactions and operational considerations
Our advice reflects the unique challenges and regulatory requirements affecting rural landholders and agribusiness operators.
Body Corporate & Community Titles
We assist owners, committees and developers with:
community titles scheme advice
by-law review and drafting
dispute resolution
management rights transactions
Vacant Land & Property Development
We support developers, landowners, builders and investors through every stage of the development process, from initial site acquisition to project completion.
Whether you are subdividing land, creating a community titles scheme, developing units or preparing for sale, we deliver tailored legal support.
Vacant Land Development
We assist you with all aspects of vacant land development, including:
site acquisition and due diligence
subdivision planning and titling structures
easements, covenants and access arrangements
infrastructure and services requirements
contract preparation for land sales
compliance with Queensland development and planning laws
Our advice ensures your project is structured correctly from the outset, reducing risk and avoiding costly delays.
Unit & Community Titles Development
We support developers and landowners with:
establishing community titles schemes
drafting and reviewing by-laws
preparing disclosure documentation
off the plan contract preparation
body corporate formation and management rights considerations
staged development structuring
We help you create compliant, market ready unit developments that meet legislative requirements and purchaser expectations.
Off the Plan Sales & Project Delivery
We provide end to end support for off the plan projects, including:
contract drafting and negotiation
disclosure compliance
purchaser enquiries and variations
settlement coordination
ongoing advisory throughout construction and delivery
We ensure your sales process is smooth, compliant and commercially effective.
Every practice area has its own complexities, but our
approach remains the same.
01
We understand the context
Every matter sits within a broader commercial, operational or family context.
Understanding that context helps us provide advice that is practical, relevant
and tailored to your circumstances.
02
We take a practical view
We focus on outcomes and provide advice that reflects the realities of your
business, property or project, not just the legal issues in isolation.
03
We see it firsthand
For rural, resources and land access matters, we inspect the site where
appropriate. A firsthand understanding often provides insights that cannot be
gained from documents alone.
04
We work collaboratively
We work closely with accountants, advisers, planners and other professionals
to ensure legal advice supports the broader objectives of the matter.
