Our Expertise
For Business
Commercial Law
We provide advice regarding your business issues,
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Company Secretary/ Regulatory Compliance,
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Shareholder and/or Partnership Agreements,
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Appointing & Removing Directors,
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Risk Management Strategies,
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Restructuring,
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Succession Planning,
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Buying & Selling Businesses, Assets or Shares,
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Commercial Leases
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Employment Considerations.
Legal Documents Package for Startups
We have developed a checklist and suite of legal documents essential for your new business venture.
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The Best Structure For Your Business,
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Regulatory Compliance,
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Intellectual Property Considerations,
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Shareholder Agreements,
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Employee Considerations incl. Renumeration,
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e-Business Issues,
Family Law
We address all aspects of Family Law, including:
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Divorce Applications,
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Parenting Arrangements,
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Property Settlements, in particular, complex property arrangements, trusts and partnerships,
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Superannuation Splits
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De Facto Relationships,
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Consent Orders,
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Binding Financial Agreements,
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International Parental Child Abduction,
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Domestic Violence Issues & Apprehended Violence Orders.
Wills, Estates & Elder Law
We provide straightforward advice concerning your Estate Planning and Later-Life considerations,
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Will Planning & Drafting,
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Enduring Guardianship,
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Advance Health Directives,
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Power of Attorney,
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Later-Life Accommodation Considerations,
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Misuse of Estate Funds,
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Applications for Probate,
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Contested Wills (Family Provisions Claims).
Dispute Resolution
Negotiated Settlement
Wherever possible we will on your behalf settle your dispute by negotiated settlement.
We will assist you balance all of the dimensions of your dispute, not just your legal position.
We will work with you towards achieving a pragmatic and enduring resolution.
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Mediation
In the event that your dispute does not settle by negotiation, in most circumstances, we recommend that you seek to resolve your issue by Mediation.
Settlement by Mediation is generally a faster and less costly process than by a Court Hearing.
Should your matter be filed in the Court, most Courts now require that the Parties attempt to settle their dispute by Mediation before their matter is set down for Hearing.
We will prepare your dispute for Mediated Settlement, including preparation of your submissions and appearing on your behalf. We will retain the services of a barrister as required.
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Arbitration
In the event that your dispute does not settle by negotiation, in most circumstances, we recommend that you seek to resolve your issue by Mediation.
Settlement by Mediation is generally a faster and less costly process than by a Court Hearing.
Should your matter be filed in the Court, most Courts now require that the Parties attempt to settle their dispute by Mediation before their matter is set down for Hearing.
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We will prepare your dispute for Mediated Settlement, including preparation of your submissions and appearing on your behalf. We will retain the services of a barrister as required.
We are litigation specialists. Our solicitors appear in the High Court of Australia, the Family and Federal Circuit Courts of Australia and the Supreme & District Courts of New South Wales.
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In the event that your dispute does not settle by negotiation, we will file your matter in the appropriate Court and act on your behalf throughout your matter, including preparation of your case for hearing and as appropriate, retaining services of Counsel to appear in Court on your behalf.
Litigation
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We are litigation specialists. Our solicitors appear in the High Court of Australia, the Family and Federal Circuit Courts of Australia and the Supreme & District Courts of New South Wales.
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In the event that your dispute does not settle by negotiation, we will file your matter in the appropriate Court and act on your behalf throughout your matter, including preparation of your case for hearing and as appropriate, retaining services of Counsel to appear in Court on your behalf.
Testimonials
"Deborah's solid legal advice combined with her personal mentoring & support was invaluable."
"Thank you Deborah for obtaining an excellent outcome with my claim for compensation for my injuries resulting from a severe work-related accident. I really appreciated your detailed management of my claim and your appreciation of the impact on me personally. Thank you also for your assistance with my application for University disability support and other issues generally. Deborah helped me get my life back on track and I highly recommend her services." Jamal K.
"I can rely on Deborah for her attention to detail and her commitment to getting the best result possible. ​
She is very positive and gives support and encouragment to deal with the ongoing issues." Ashur O.
BAXTER WARNE LEGAL
Level 33, Australia Square
264 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
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T: +61 414 371 110