Business & Commercial Law
Business structures, contracts, buying and selling a business, shareholder agreements and day-to-day commercial advice for Far North Queensland business owners.
Business & commercial lawyersPractical, plain-English legal help for Cairns and Far North Queensland — including regional and remote communities.
Our Cairns office serves clients across the city and throughout Far North Queensland — from the Atherton Tablelands to Cape York and the Torres Strait, including regional and remote communities. Whether you're buying a home, running a business, planning your estate or dealing with a dispute, you'll get clear advice, upfront pricing and a lawyer who returns your calls.
Distance is no barrier: most matters can be handled by phone, email and video conference, so clients in regional and remote areas receive the same service as those who walk through our door.
What we do
Business structures, contracts, buying and selling a business, shareholder agreements and day-to-day commercial advice for Far North Queensland business owners.
Business & commercial lawyersResidential and commercial conveyancing, retail and commercial leases, and property disputes across Queensland.
Property & conveyancing lawyersWills, enduring powers of attorney and estate planning — sensible documents that protect your family and your wishes.
Wills & estates lawyersProbate applications to the Supreme Court of Queensland, letters of administration, executor support and contested estates.
Probate & estate lawyersContract disputes, debt recovery, mediation and small claims — resolved commercially wherever possible, with court as a last resort.
Civil litigation lawyersVisit us in person, or work with us by phone and video from anywhere in Far North Queensland — including regional and remote areas. Appointments are available during business hours, and every new matter starts with a free 15-minute consultation.
Book Your Free ConsultationCommon questions
Probate and letters of administration in Queensland are granted by the Supreme Court of Queensland. We prepare and lodge the application, advise executors on their duties and help with the estate administration that follows the grant.
Queensland residential sales commonly use the standard REIQ contract. We review the contract before you sign, order the usual searches and manage the matter through to settlement, which is generally completed electronically through PEXA.
Yes. Most retail shop leases in Queensland are governed by the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld), which sets out disclosure requirements and other protections for tenants. We act for both landlords and tenants on new leases, renewals, assignments and disputes.
Yes. Our Cairns office regularly assists clients across Far North Queensland, including regional and remote communities, by phone, email and video conference. Most matters can be handled without you ever needing to visit the office.