Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sydney
We are a well-respected legal practice with decades of collective experience, committed to delivering tailored legal solutions across commercial, property, family, and litigation matters. Our team prioritizes client relationships, ensuring personalized service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. With expertise in both state and federal jurisdictions, we serve clients in Sydney and Queensland, offering practical advice and advocacy for complex legal challenges. 
Services
Commercial Law
Property Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Litigation
Probate Administration
Elder Law
Business Law
Restraint of Trade
Startups & Company Setup
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal expertise across diverse practice areas.
- Our team provides tailored legal strategies for property, commercial, and family law matters.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with free no-obligation quotes for all services.
- Our lawyers are admitted to the High Court of Australia and federal jurisdictions.
- We prioritize client relationships with personalized attention and clear communication.
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Achieved desired results
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Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services address business transactions, contracts, and dispute resolution. We advise on corporate governance, mergers, and compliance, supporting clients from startups to established enterprises. Our team ensures legal strategies align with business goals while minimizing risks.
Property Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions across NSW and Queensland. Services include contract preparation, title searches, and settlement management. Our conveyancing team ensures seamless processes for first-home buyers, investors, and developers with over 40 years of combined experience.
Family Law
Our family law practice covers divorce, child custody, and property settlements. We prioritize amicable resolutions through mediation but advocate fiercely in court when needed. Clients benefit from empathetic guidance and expertise in complex family disputes and financial agreements.
Wills & Estates
We draft legally binding wills, manage probate applications, and resolve estate disputes. Our services include testamentary trusts, power of attorney, and elder law expertise. We ensure clients' wishes are honored while navigating complex inheritance laws and contested wills.
Litigation
Our litigation team handles contract disputes, insolvency, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts. We focus on cost-effective resolutions through negotiation or mediation but prepare thoroughly for trials. Clients receive strategic advocacy backed by decades of courtroom experience.
People
Jacob Carswell-Doherty
Principal
Jacob specializes in property, finance, and business dispute resolution with expertise in insolvency and family law. He prioritizes client relationships and has over 16 years of experience guiding clients through complex legal challenges.
Rodney Lewis
Senior Solicitor
Rodney is a leading elder law expert with 40+ years of experience in will disputes and guardianship. He authored 'Elderlaw in Australia' and lectures extensively on legal issues affecting older Australians.
Jackson McKinley
Solicitor
Jackson focuses on property and commercial disputes, bringing detail-oriented advocacy to clients. Admitted in 2021, he combines emerging expertise with a commitment to resolving complex legal matters efficiently.
Teigan Hutchison
Solicitor
Teigan assists with family law, wills, and commercial litigation matters. Since her admission in 2023, she has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a dedication to client-focused legal support.
Nicole Louvris
Legal & Accounting Manager
Nicole oversees financial operations and trust transactions while supporting solicitors as a registered Justice of the Peace. With a decade of experience, she ensures seamless administrative and client service operations.
Questions
What areas of law does Jake McKinley specialize in?
We specialize in commercial law, property conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, litigation, and elder law, serving clients across NSW and Queensland.
Can you assist with interstate property transactions?
Yes, our Sydney property lawyers conduct transactions in Queensland and NSW, with expertise in cross-jurisdictional conveyancing and legal compliance.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer fixed fees, capped pricing, and value-based options. Contact us for a free no-obligation quote tailored to your matter.
Do you handle complex litigation cases?
Yes, our team has decades of experience in complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, and insolvency matters in state and federal courts.
What estate planning services are available?
We provide will drafting, probate applications, testamentary trusts, and elder law services, including power of attorney and advanced care directives.
