Commercial Law
When it comes to operating your business, Lion Legal can provide you with assistance and advice to ensure you operate harmoniously and strategically.
If you are looking to buy or sell a business, we can attend to the Contract and see the matter through to Settlement.
In the event that things do not go to place, our team have the experience to represent and negotiate on your behalf to achieve the best outcome to protect and preserve your business.
Areas of expertise:
Contracts
Debt Recovery
Drafting website terms and conditions
Employment law, such as employment contracts and unfair dismissal claims
Director’s responsibilities under the Corporations Act
Licensing, Joint Ventures and Franchising
Property
We can undertake the selling or purchasing of commercial or residential property, seeing you all the way from when you enter into the Contract, to Settlement. Whether it is the purchase of your first home or say a subsequent off-the-plan purchase, we can help you achieve the desired outcome and make the process enjoyable.
Areas of expertise:
Residential, retail and commercial leases
Landlord and tenant disputes
Building disputes
Strata law disputes
Motor Vehicles
Lion Legal can assist you in seeking compensation for any damage to your car or in seeking compensation for any injuries that you have sustained. We can also defend you in a claim; this may involve negotiating with other parties outside Court to reach an amicable Settlement or attending Court on your behalf.
Areas of expertise:
Motor vehicle property damage
CTP Personal Injury
Wills & Estates
It is vital to have your affairs in order both in life and after you have passed on. This can make financial and medical decisions easier for those who care for you; and can remove or resolve conflict once you have passed on.
Areas of expertise:
Wills – drafting airtight Wills in accordance with your instructions
Trusts – advising you on and setting up robust trust structures
Estate Planning – we can advise you on managing and structuring your assets to benefit both you and your family, in the event of incapacity, death, or bankruptcy
Power of Attorney
Enduring Guardianship
Obtaining a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
Disputing a Will – if you have been left out of a will and feel you have a claim on the estate; or are the subject of a Will change, we can advise you and appear in court for you
Criminal Law
At Lion Legal we believe in the presumption of innocence; we strive to ensure that Police or the DPP meet the required standard of proof, being one of “beyond reasonable doubt”. If you have been charged with any criminal offence, no matter how small, give us a call; we will defend you.
Areas of expertise:
Assaults
Penalty Notices
Drug Matters
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Law
Bail Applications and AVO’s
Litigation
Civil litigation is the process of resolving disputes between parties via the Court or the Tribunal system. If you find yourself in a dispute, Lion Legal can assist with any interaction between the parties before litigation commences. If litigation is necessary, we can lead you through the process from initiating proceedings to post-trial procedures such as costs recovery and enforcement of judgments.
Areas of expertise:
Filing a Statement of Claim
Filing a Defence
Obtaining Judgement
Enforcement Action
Family Law
At Lion Legal, we understand that the breakdown of relationships is a difficult process to handle on your own. Our caring and experienced team will assist you at all stages of your matter, providing advice on parenting, financial, child support and spousal maintenance. We will represent you and try to reach settlement outside of Court, or represent you in Court, to achieve an outcome that is just and equitable for you and your former partner.
Areas of expertise:
Property Settlements
Children’s Care and contact
Binding Financial Agreements