Business Details
25 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Forbes NSW
With decades of legal expertise, our firm provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our principal solicitor, admitted in 1976, brings extensive experience in handling complex legal matters across diverse practice areas. Based in Forbes, we combine local insight with professional excellence to serve clients throughout New South Wales. Our approach prioritises clear communication, personalised attention, and practical legal guidance. We specialise in conveyancing, criminal law, family law, and commercial legal matters while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement through local initiatives. 
Services
Conveyancing
Criminal Law
Family Law
Traffic Offences
Civil Litigation
Business Law
Wills & Estates
Property Law
Domestic Violence
Taxation Law
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of legal practice experience
- We offer tailored legal solutions for individual circumstances
- Our local knowledge benefits clients in regional NSW
- We provide direct solicitor-client communication without intermediaries
- We handle matters across all NSW courts and jurisdictions
Services
Conveyancing
We handle all property transactions including residential, commercial and rural conveyancing. Our service covers contract preparation, title transfers and settlement processes. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in property law matters across New South Wales.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law practice covers bail applications, AVOs and court representation. We defend clients facing charges ranging from traffic offences to serious criminal matters. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical client support throughout the judicial process.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, property settlements and parenting arrangements. Our practice addresses both contested and uncontested matters with sensitivity to clients' emotional and legal needs during relationship transitions.
Traffic Offences
Specialist representation for traffic law matters including DUI charges, licence suspensions and court appearances. We handle both routine and complex traffic offences with focus on minimising penalties and maintaining driving privileges.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil disputes covering contract breaches, debt recovery and property disputes. Our approach prioritises negotiated settlements while maintaining readiness for court proceedings when necessary to protect client interests.
People
Philip Gilderdale
Principal Solicitor
Admitted in 1976 with Commerce and Law degrees from UNSW, Philip has practiced exclusively in NSW. He combines technical legal expertise with practical commercial understanding, serving Forbes community since 2001.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, criminal law, family law, traffic offences, civil litigation and commercial legal matters across NSW.
How long has the firm operated in Forbes?
The firm has served Forbes and surrounding areas since 2001, with principal solicitor PWG Legal practicing since 1976.
Do you handle matters outside Forbes?
Yes, we provide legal services across all New South Wales, including court representation in metropolitan and regional centres.
What documentation should I bring to consultations?
Bring relevant documents like contracts, court notices or identification. Our staff will advise specific requirements when booking appointments.
Do you offer after-hours emergency services?
We operate during standard business hours but can arrange urgent consultations for critical legal matters requiring immediate attention.
