Stephen Blanks & Associates

At SBA Lawyers, we are a boutique corporate law practice based in Rozelle, Sydney. Our team is dedicated to providing intelligent, creative, and practical solutions tailored to meet the unique legal needs of our clients. We take the time to fully understand our clients' needs and work closely with them to achieve the best possible outcomes and cost-effective solutions.

We believe in transparent and straightforward pricing. For more information regarding our fees, please see our Rates & Terms page.

Our Services

Our team has experience and expertise in the following areas:

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution: We provide expertise in all forms of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and conciliation. Our experienced team has a strong track record of successfully resolving complex commercial disputes.

Commercial Transactions & Advice: We offer expert advice on commercial transactions, including contracts, joint ventures, and corporate formations. Our team is experienced in advising on and negotiating commercial transactions to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Commercialisation of Intellectual Property (IP): We specialise in the commercialisation of intellectual property, including the development and licensing of intellectual property, and the negotiation of agreements.

Corporate Law & Shareholder Matters: Our team has extensive experience in corporate law and shareholder matters, including corporate governance, merger and acquisition, and shareholder disputes.

Property: We offer expert advice on property law, including property transactions, conveyancing, and property disputes.

Wills & Estates: We provide expert advice on wills and estates, including estate planning, estate administration, and probate.

Human rights, Refugee law & Administrative law: Our team has a strong commitment to human rights and refugee law, and we provide expert advice and representation in administrative law matters.

Our Team

At SBA Lawyers, we pride ourselves on being an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic team. We bring a variety of backgrounds, experience, and a framework to problem-solving to address our clients' needs. We value our clients and are dedicated to providing a commercially valuable service that meets and exceeds their needs and objectives.

Meet Our Team

• Stephen Blanks: With over 30 years of post-admission experience, Stephen is a highly respected lawyer with expertise in commercial litigation, corporate law, and intellectual property law. He is also the President of the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties.

• Neria Huang: Neria graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience advising clients on international commercial transactions involving China. She practices in the areas of commercial and property transactions.

• Josh Pallas: Josh graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons 1) and Bachelors of Arts (Hons 1 in Politics) from the University of Wollongong and has extensive experience in criminal law, commercial litigation, and administrative law.

Our Expertise

At SBA Lawyers, we offer a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and practicality to address the complex legal needs of our clients. Our team is dedicated to providing intelligent, creative, and practical solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.