Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted South Coast Legal Partner Since 1974
Established in 1974, Kennedy & Cooke have grown to become the largest and most experienced legal firm on the South Coast of New South Wales. With seven strategically located offices spanning the Bega Valley, Shoalhaven, and Eurobodalla regions, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team of dedicated solicitors, conveyancers, and support staff bring decades of local expertise to every case, ensuring personalized and practical legal solutions. We specialize in conveyancing, family law, criminal and traffic matters, commercial disputes, and estate planning, serving both individuals and businesses with unwavering professionalism.Our commitment to the community is reflected in our deep-rooted presence, with all partners and solicitors residing in or near the towns they serve. By combining traditional values with modern legal practices, we deliver exceptional service that prioritizes client needs and fosters long-term trust. Our extensive experience in navigating complex legal frameworks ensures clients receive strategic advice and robust representation across all areas of law. As a firm, we uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring every client interaction is guided by ethical principles and a dedication to achieving optimal outcomes.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Criminal Matters
Commercial Disputes
Wills and Estates
Lease Agreements
Debt Recovery
Business Succession
Traffic Offences
Family Provision Claims
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving the South Coast legal community.
- Our team includes solicitors with deep local knowledge and expertise.
- We offer a comprehensive range of legal services under one roof.
- Seven strategically located offices ensure accessible representation across the region.
- Our conveyancing division combines licensed professionals with partner oversight.
Services
Conveyancing
South Coast Conveyancing, a division of Kennedy & Cooke, provides expert property transaction services. Our licensed conveyancers and legal team handle sales, purchases, leases, and title investigations. We streamline processes for buyers and sellers, ensuring compliance with NSW legislation while minimizing stress through clear communication and professional oversight.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and property settlements. With experienced solicitors appearing daily in local courts, we offer strategic advice and representation tailored to clients' unique circumstances across the South Coast region.
Criminal Matters
We represent clients in Local, District, and Supreme Courts for criminal charges, traffic offences, and violence orders. Our solicitors regularly appear in courts from Nowra to Bega, providing expert legal defense and court attendance notice (CAN) guidance.
Wills and Estates
Our solicitors draft legally sound wills and administer deceased estates with sensitivity. With over 20 years' experience, we guide executors through probate processes and offer home visits for will preparation to ensure client accessibility.
Commercial Disputes
We resolve business owner conflicts, landlord-tenant issues, and debt recovery matters. Our team provides cost-effective solutions through mediation or tribunal claims, leveraging local legal expertise to protect clients' commercial interests across the South Coast.
People
Dianne L'Estrange
Principal Solicitor/Director
With decades of local legal experience, Dianne provides expert guidance in her practice areas while maintaining deep community connections through her residence in the service region.
Mathew Vincent
Principal Solicitor/Director
Mathew combines extensive legal knowledge with local insight, delivering strategic solutions to clients while actively contributing to the firm's leadership as a director.
Geoff Knox
Principal Solicitor/Director
Geoff brings specialized expertise and regional experience to his legal practice, ensuring clients receive practical advice informed by his long-standing presence in the community.
Paul Thompson
Principal Solicitor/Director
Paul offers comprehensive legal services grounded in years of local practice, leveraging his director role to maintain the firm's commitment to South Coast clients.
Mark Hagan
Principal Solicitor/Director
Mark provides expert legal counsel with a focus on regional needs, combining director responsibilities with hands-on client service informed by his local residency.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in conveyancing, family law, criminal and traffic matters, commercial disputes, wills and estates, lease agreements, and business succession planning.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
Yes, we provide home or business visits for will preparation and other legal services requiring in-person consultation.
How many offices do you operate across the South Coast?
We have seven offices located in Sanctuary Point, Sussex Inlet, Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Narooma, and Merimbula.
Are your conveyancers licensed professionals?
Yes, our conveyancing division employs licensed conveyancers working alongside resident partners for comprehensive property legal services.
What experience do your solicitors have?
All our solicitors have extensive local experience, with senior partners boasting over 20 years of practice in South Coast communities.
Can you assist with commercial lease agreements?
Yes, our lawyers prepare and advise on business/commercial leases, ensuring compliance with the Retail Leases Act and client requirements.
