Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Gold Coast Legal Partner for Business Success
SPG Lawyers has been a cornerstone of legal excellence on the Gold Coast for five decades. Founded in 1974 by three visionary local lawyers, we have grown into a multidisciplinary practice renowned for guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with precision and integrity. Our expertise spans property law, business transactions, retirement villages, and more, underpinned by a commitment to innovation and client-centric service.We pride ourselves on fostering synergies between work groups to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to both large corporations and individual clients. With a legacy of shaping Gold Coast's tourism-driven economy and a forward-looking approach to modern legal challenges, we continue to honor our founders' vision while embracing technological advancements and evolving client needs.
Services
Conveyancing
Property Development
Retirement Villages
Business Transactions
Leasing Solutions
Estate Planning
Litigation Services
Franchising Law
Body Corporate Management
Pharmacy Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50 years guiding Gold Coast's tourism and business sectors through legal complexities
- Specialized expertise in strata title and management rights legislation
- Multidisciplinary team offering seamless solutions across property, corporate, and estate law
- Proven track record in high-value property developments exceeding $150 million
- Client-focused approach with dedicated solicitors managing transactions from start to finish
What people say
Most experienced lawyers
Efficient execution
Wealth of experience
Dedicated and diligent
First-class service
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential, commercial, and industrial property transactions across Queensland and New South Wales. We manage contract negotiations, title searches, and settlement processes while explaining complex body corporate requirements. With electronic settlement capabilities and multilingual support, we ensure smooth transfers for local and international clients while maintaining compliance with over 20 relevant legislative frameworks.
Property Development
We support property developers through all project phases from site acquisition to post-settlement matters. Our expertise covers strata titling, infrastructure agreements, and compliance with specialized legislation like the Mixed Use Development Act. We coordinate with town planners and surveyors to create efficient titling structures while managing risks associated with layered community schemes and large-scale subdivisions.
Retirement Villages
We provide comprehensive legal solutions for retirement village developments including registration, contract preparation, and compliance with disclosure requirements. Our team drafts customized by-laws, advises on management rights, and ensures adherence to evolving legislation while balancing developer interests with resident protections through tailored village comparison documents and prospective costs statements.
Business Transactions
We guide clients through business acquisitions, sales, and restructures with expertise in franchise agreements and shareholder arrangements. Our services include due diligence investigations, contract negotiations, and compliance advice for transactions involving pubs, restaurants, and professional service businesses while ensuring proper asset protection and tax-effective structuring for both buyers and sellers.
Leasing Solutions
We represent landlords and tenants in retail, commercial, and residential leasing matters with particular knowledge of Gold Coast market conditions. Our services include lease drafting, variation negotiations, and dispute resolution while addressing pandemic-related lease modifications and compliance with retail shop lease obligations through comprehensive legal advice reports and disclosure documentation.
People
Michael Webb
Partner
With over 30 years at SPG, Michael specializes in franchising, commercial leases, and business sales. He advises shopping centre owners and small businesses on contractual agreements while maintaining memberships with Queensland Law Society and the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Paul Jones
Partner
Paul focuses on corporate structuring, pharmacy transactions, and body corporate law. With dual qualifications in law and commerce, he advises clients on commercial property acquisitions and complex partnership arrangements across Queensland's tourism and retail sectors.
Matthew Brook
Partner
Matthew leads property development projects including Gold Coast's largest community titles schemes. He manages high-value developments exceeding $150 million while advising on commercial finance and mixed-use resort projects through all stages of acquisition and disposal.
Tony O'Connor
Partner
Tony specializes in litigation and employment law with 30 years' experience handling commercial disputes and industrial relations matters. He represents clients in state and federal courts while advising employers on award compliance and workplace agreements.
Maria Stafurik
Partner
Maria focuses on health sector law and pharmacy transactions with expertise in PBS approvals and business restructures. She advises clients on commercial leasing and franchising arrangements while maintaining dual Australian and international business qualifications.
Questions
What areas of law does SPG Lawyers specialize in?
We specialize in property law, business transactions, retirement villages, franchising, body corporate management, and estate planning, with particular expertise in Gold Coast tourism-related legal matters.
How long has SPG Lawyers served the Gold Coast community?
We have provided legal services to Gold Coast businesses and residents since 1974, developing deep expertise in local property and commercial law.
Can SPG Lawyers handle complex property developments?
Yes, our team has managed developments valued up to $150 million, including layered community titles schemes and mixed-use resort projects.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Our team includes Mandarin-speaking lawyers to support international property transactions and business clients.
How does SPG Lawyers ensure smooth property transactions?
We assign dedicated solicitors to each case, providing end-to-end guidance through contracts, settlements, and compliance requirements.
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