Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Gladesville
Lees & Givney, established in Gladesville in 1983, is a boutique legal practice led by Accredited Specialists in Family Law and Wills & Estate Law. With over four decades of combined experience, the firm combines the expertise of a large firm with personalized, compassionate service. Our team specializes in family law, property transactions, estate planning, and dispute resolution, prioritizing clear communication and tailored solutions. We serve individuals, families, and businesses across Sydney, offering practical advice to navigate complex legal matters. Our Accredited Specialists undergo rigorous annual assessments, ensuring expertise in contested wills, probate, parenting arrangements, and property settlements.We collaborate with barristers, tax accountants, and specialists to deliver comprehensive outcomes. Located in Gladesville, we service the Ryde District, Northern Metropolitan Area, Inner West, and Greater Sydney. Our approach emphasizes early dispute resolution through mediation while maintaining the capability to litigate when necessary. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practice, and a commitment to achieving the best possible results for every client.
Services
Family Law
Wills and Estates
Property Transactions
Dispute Resolution
Retirement Planning
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We are accredited specialists in Family Law and Wills & Estate Law by the Law Society of NSW.
- Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in complex legal matters.
- We prioritize early dispute resolution through mediation to minimize costs.
- Our practice combines the expertise of a large firm with personalized service.
- We maintain transparent communication and ethical standards in all client interactions.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of New South Wales
Services
Family Law
Lees & Givney provides comprehensive family law services including separation, divorce, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. Our Accredited Specialists handle complex matters like de facto relationships, child support, and domestic violence cases. We prioritize negotiated outcomes through mediation while preparing for litigation when necessary, ensuring clients' rights and interests are protected throughout the process.
Wills and Estates
Our firm specializes in will drafting, probate, and contested estate litigation. We assist clients with creating legally sound wills, administering estates, and resolving disputes over inheritances. Services include testamentary trusts, superannuation nominations, and enduring power of attorney arrangements, ensuring clients' wishes are honored and beneficiaries' interests protected.
Property Transactions
Lees & Givney offers competitive conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. We handle contract preparation, title transfers, and retirement village agreements while advising on strata law and property development. Our team ensures smooth transactions through pre-purchase reviews, mortgage arrangements, and compliance with NSW property regulations.
Dispute Resolution
We specialize in resolving legal disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Our approach minimizes litigation costs by facilitating early settlements while maintaining preparedness for court proceedings. We represent clients in commercial disputes, family law conflicts, and property disagreements, leveraging relationships with expert witnesses and barristers for optimal outcomes.
Retirement Planning
Our retirement planning services include aged care agreements, superannuation planning, and enduring guardianship appointments. We help clients create comprehensive strategies for asset protection, healthcare decisions, and estate distribution. Services integrate with financial advisors to ensure tax-effective solutions for retirement transitions and elder law matters.
People
Lucille J Lees
Principal Solicitor
Lucille Lees, a double Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Wills & Estate Law, has over 25 years of legal experience. She focuses on complex family law cases, estate disputes, and elder law, prioritizing negotiated outcomes through mediation. Her practice emphasizes client communication and ethical representation.
Lauren Dennis
Licensed Conveyancer
Lauren Dennis manages the conveyancing department with expertise in property transactions since 2007. She specializes in residential and commercial sales, leases, and business transfers, emphasizing clear communication and stress-free processes for clients.
Suzanne Gioiello
Paralegal
Suzanne Gioiello has over 20 years of experience assisting with estate administration, probate, and litigation. Her role includes managing legal documentation and supporting clients in wills, power of attorney, and family law matters.
Patty Pearce
Paralegal
Patty Pearce supports family law and litigation cases with 30+ years of legal experience. She serves as the first point of contact for clients, providing administrative support and case management expertise.
Patricia Bissett
Administration Manager
Patricia Bissett oversees administration and bookkeeping with 30+ years in legal support roles. Her expertise ensures efficient operational management and financial record-keeping for the firm.
Questions
What areas of law does Lees & Givney specialize in?
We specialize in family law, wills and estates, property transactions, dispute resolution, and retirement planning.
Why choose an Accredited Specialist at Lees & Givney?
Our Accredited Specialists undergo rigorous annual assessments, ensuring expertise in complex legal matters like contested wills and family law disputes.
Do you handle property transactions in NSW?
Yes, we provide conveyancing services for residential, commercial, and retirement village properties across New South Wales.
How does Lees & Givney approach dispute resolution?
We prioritize mediation and negotiation to resolve disputes cost-effectively, while preparing for litigation when necessary.
What retirement planning services do you offer?
We assist with aged care agreements, superannuation planning, enduring guardianship, and estate strategies tailored to retirement needs.
