Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newcastle, Sydney & Central Coast
Turnbull Hill Lawyers has been delivering clear legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses across New South Wales since 1969. With offices in Newcastle, Maitland, Sydney, and the Central Coast, the firm combines over five decades of experience with a client-focused approach to address complex legal challenges. Our team of accredited specialists and experienced solicitors provides practical solutions in family law, business law, criminal law, wills and estates, and conveyancing.We prioritise transparency in pricing, timely communication, and tailored strategies to protect clients' interests. Recognised in the prestigious Doyles Guide, we maintain a proven track record of achieving favourable outcomes while adhering to the highest professional standards.
Services
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Criminal Law
Business Contracts
Conveyancing
Estate Planning
Dispute Resolution
Asset Protection
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of legal experience with accredited specialists in family and business law
- Our client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions for complex legal matters
- Transparent pricing with upfront cost estimates and fixed-fee options available
- Proven track record in achieving successful outcomes in court and mediation
- Comprehensive support across multiple practice areas from a single trusted provider
Associations and certifications
- JustFund
- Doyles Guide
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and understanding
Achieved dream results
Timely communication
Services
Family Law
Turnbull Hill Lawyers provides comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. Our accredited specialists help clients navigate relationship breakdowns with practical solutions and emotional support. We handle contested and uncontested matters with equal dedication to protecting client interests.
Wills & Estates
Our wills and estates lawyers create tailored succession plans, testamentary trusts, and enduring powers of attorney. We specialise in probate administration, asset protection, and will dispute resolution while ensuring compliance with NSW legislation and tax implications.
Criminal Law
The criminal law team represents clients facing charges ranging from traffic offences to serious criminal matters. We provide urgent legal advice, court representation, and strategic defence planning while explaining all available options in plain English to protect client rights.
Business Contracts
Our business law team drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and supply arrangements. We advise on risk management and dispute resolution while ensuring contractual terms align with business objectives.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions across NSW, including contract preparation, title transfers, and settlement processes. Our conveyancing team ensures compliance with land tax regulations and provides guidance on first-home buyer grants and stamp duty exemptions.
People
Gavin Hanrahan
Managing Partner
With over 25 years' experience, Gavin Hanrahan leads the firm's commercial litigation practice. He specialises in business disputes and employment law, contributing to the firm's reputation for complex case resolution.
Rani Gandha
Partner
Rani Gandha focuses on family law and conveyancing, bringing strategic insight to property settlements and commercial property transactions. She has been recognised in legal industry publications for her client advocacy.
Jennifer Sorrenson
Partner & Accredited Specialist
As an accredited family law specialist, Jennifer Sorrenson provides expert guidance on complex parenting arrangements and de facto relationship matters, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Warwick Gilbertson
General Counsel
Warwick Gilbertson serves as General Counsel with a focus on family law and estate planning. His dual expertise ensures comprehensive solutions for clients requiring integrated legal strategies across practice areas.
Caitlin Bowman
Partner
Caitlin Bowman specialises in business law and commercial contracts, advising clients on risk management and dispute resolution. She contributes regularly to legal publications on corporate governance and contractual obligations.
Questions
What areas of law does Turnbull Hill Lawyers specialise in?
We specialise in family law, business law, criminal law, wills and estates, conveyancing, and commercial litigation, providing comprehensive legal solutions from our offices in Newcastle, Sydney, and the Central Coast.
Does Turnbull Hill Lawyers offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee options for uncontested divorces and standard conveyancing transactions, with transparent pricing and upfront cost estimates for all our legal services.
Can Turnbull Hill Lawyers help with estate planning?
Our wills and estates team creates tailored succession plans, testamentary trusts, and enduring powers of attorney while providing expert guidance on asset protection and probate administration.
What makes Turnbull Hill Lawyers different from other firms?
With over 50 years' experience, we combine accredited legal specialists, transparent pricing, and a client-focused approach to deliver practical solutions across multiple practice areas from a single provider.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
We provide complimentary initial consultations to assess your legal needs and determine whether our services align with your requirements for family, business, or criminal law matters.
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