areas of practice
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, CONVEYANCING AND LEASING
With a century of expertise in property transactions, we believe we are the best credentialled Firm in Maryborough and Hervey Bay to handle any matter, ranging from residential conveyancing to major commercial transactions.
Our property department provides specialist legal advice and acts in all property areas encompassing:
- Residential property
- Building units and condominiums
- Strata title or group title
- Commercial property
- Rural and leasehold land
- Leasing
Our other business entities include "Maryborough Conveyancers" and "Hervey Bay Conveyancers".
WILLS/ESTATES
Over a period in excess of 100 years we have established a substantial practice in these areas. With the expertise developed during that time we believe we can identify the most cost effective and time efficient methods to administer all Estates.
BANKING, FINANCE AND SECURITIES
In the past we have developed strong relationships with
some of Australia's major building societies, finance
companies and other financial institutions.
Our Firm advises both private and commercial clients in
the structuring of financial packages and the preparation
of security documents.
We provide specialist advice on any lending or borrowing transaction including the planning, negotiation and settlement of security documents.
CORPORATE/BUSINESS LAW
Corser Sheldon & Gordon offers advice to companies and firms, both large and small, in the complex framework of modern business.
We have extensive experience and knowledge of all facets relating to Corporate/Business Law and can assist clients in areas such as:
- Business migration - Taxation and revenue law
- Clubs and Associations - Trade practices
- Companies/joint ventures & partnerships - Trusts and Superannuation- Franchising
- Corporate restructuring - Winding-up and insolvency
- Debt and equity placements - Mergers and acquisitions
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
The knowledge and discipline of local government and town planning law has become a prerequisite today to enable property transactions and developments to proceed.
As a result of our experience in property and community development, Corser Sheldon & Gordon has developed extensive expertise in this area including re-zonings, dealing with Government at all levels and Appeals to the Planning and Environment Court.
With the increasing worldwide concern at the ecological, social and economic impacts of development, a corresponding increase in Government environmental controls has, and is, constantly evolving.
The Firm provides a commercial perspective on environmental standards and controls.
INSURANCE LAW
Specialising in:-
Personal Injury Claims - Motor Vehicle Accidents, Work Accidents, Public Liability, Victims of Crime
Occupiers Liability - General Insurance Claims
*Free initial consultation
*No win No fee
*conditions apply
INSOLVENCY
Corser Sheldon & Gordon insolvency experts advise and act in:
- Corporate winding-up/restructuring
- Mortgage default
- Partnership dissolution
- Personal bankruptcy
- Receivership
We work closely with clients and act for liquidators, receivers and mortgagees to overcome problems associated with debt management and administration insolvency.
LITIGATION AND COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Litigation is the cornerstone of any legal practice, and at Corser Sheldon & Gordon, we are committed to providing our clients with quick and cost effective service in dispute resolution.
Our priority in litigation is to achieve the best overall result for our clients, whilst paying particular attention to the time and expense of disputes.
Corser Sheldon & Gordon offers a wide range of expertise in the areas of litigation advice, including:
- Banking and securities
- Building, construction and subcontractors
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Debt recovery
- Government
- Industrial and employment
- Insurance
- Liquidations and insolvency
- Trade practices
We clearly and quickly identify the best possible avenue for the resolution of a dispute and then provide expertise in litigation negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, to resolve the dispute.
FAMILY LAW
Family Law requires specialised knowledge, experience and understanding.
We provide advice and assistance in the many and varied matters of family law including:
- Residency (custody) and contact (access) disputes
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Spousal Maintenance and Child Support
- Property Settlements
- De-facto rights
Corser Sheldon & Gordon is aware of, and focuses closely on the real need of its clients to achieve Family Law settlements where possible, without resorting to court proceedings.
The Firm is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association.
GENERAL CLIENT SERVICES
Corser Sheldon & Gordon has had a long history in providing quality, cost effective legal services to its private clients. This commitment will always continue, as it does with our business clients.
Our partners assist and act in the broad spectrum of general services, including:
- Business transactions (Sale and purchase of Business)
- Debt and goods recovery
- Employment contracts
- Estate planning and Administration
- Aged Care Services
- Family Law
- Litigation and resolution of disputes
- Property conveyancing
- Wills and Powers of Attorney