We assist our clients undertake property transactions throughout Australia. Our advice and assistance can include:

• Preparation of contracts for the sale, purchase or transfer of land.
• Negotiations.
• Dealings with real estate agents and mortgage brokers.
• Representation at auctions.
• Arranging all necessary searches and reports.
• Property developments and subdivision including Land & Environment Court matters.
• Assistance for first home owners including the First Home Owners Grant and stamp duty exemptions / concessions.
• Registration of property dealings including Positive Covenants, Easements and Restriction on Users.

Michael Flaherty has in excess of 15 years experience specialising in pharmacy law. He is able to assist with all pharmacy matters, including:

• Purchase and sale of pharmacy businesses in all States.
• Financing in all States.
• Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme approvals including the sale and / or purchase of approvals, the grant of new approvals and the relocation of existing approvals in all States.
• Lease negotiations
• Dealings with Medicare Australia and Health Professional Councils Authority

Our services include:

• Building and Construction contracts and disputes including Security of Payment matters.
• Reviewing Agency Agreements.
• Reviewing ASIC and Business searches.
• Providing advice on business structures.
• Advice on Corporate structures and protecting Corporate assets.
• Preparation of Shareholder Agreements.
• Providing advice on Franchise Agreements.
• Preparation of Joint Venture Agreements.
• Partnerships including preparation of Partnership Deeds and Dissolution Deeds.

We can provide practical advice and assistance for a range of commercial matters, including:

• Purchase and sale of businesses and franchises
• Corporate and commercial litigation
• Drafting Commercial Agreements

Michael Flaherty has conducted most forms of litigation for more than 15 years. Our areas of experience include:

• All forms of debt recovery.
• Bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
• Partnership / Joint Venture / Shareholder disputes.
• Injunctions, including asset-freezing injunctions & search and seizure orders.
• Declarations.
• Appeals against administrative decisions (State and Federal).
• Construction contract disputes including Security of Payments Adjudication Applications.
• Statutory Demands and Winding Up Applications.
• Enforcement of judgments.

We can draft or update your Will to ensure that it is practical and carries out your specific wishes. If you are unable to come to our office, we can attend to you at your home or workplace to discuss your requirements and ensure that your Will is legally signed and witnessed.

We advise on Powers of Attorney and Guardianships and draft the documentation for you.

We provide assistance in the areas of Probate and Estates in a number of ways, including:

• Applications to the Supreme Court of NSW to obtain a Grant of Probate.
• Advice on claims with respect to wills and Family Provision claims.
• Applications for Letters of Administration to the Supreme Court of NSW.
• If possible, redeem assets of the estate without need for a the formal Grant of Probate.
• Assistance with the administration of the assets of the estate after the Grant of Probate.

We can assist you in your commercial or retail leasing transactions by:

• Drafting commercial and retail leases including disclosure statements.
• Drafting variations, transfers and surrenders of leases.
• Exercising your renewals or options.
• Reviewing lease documentation.

We can assist you in recovering debts owed to you. We are mindful of the importance of obtaining the best commercial result possible and undertake negotiations for recovery of the debt first so as to minimise expense. If required, we will commence and prosecute proceedings for recovery. Importantly, once the judgment is obtained we also assist in enforcing the orders so as to ensure you receive payment.