SCOPE OF SERVICES

Property Law

With over 20 years of specialized experience in property law, Ma & Company Solicitors has settled over 18000 property matters since its establishment in 1997. Our team of highly experienced lawyers is dedicated to assisting purchasers in a highly efficient manner. We handle all aspects of your purchase from negotiation of contract terms to registration of title. Our due diligence helps purchasers understand their rights before committing to purchase thereby minimizing the risks involved. We also have a 100% success rate in applying for FIRB approval for our overseas clients.

FAMILY Law

In Australia, divorce may only be granted if the Court is satisfied that the parties in the marriage have separated for at least a year (*although some exceptions apply) and that the parties have no prospect of reconciliation. Parties who cannot come to an agreement in respect of their property division and custody matter should also seek judgment from the Court accordingly. If the parties have come to an agreement in respect of the above, the Family Law Act 1975 requires that the parties must obtain independent legal advice before they enter into a binding agreement. Since our establishment in 1997, we have facilitated numerous parties achieve a fair and satisfactory outcome.

Business Law

Australia’s well-developed legislations and multicultural policy have attracted many local and foreign investors to do businesses here over the years. We have extensive skills and knowledge in assisting our business clients to transit to the Australian market. Our legal services range from advising investors on their business purchase, franchise arrangements, joint-venture agreements and suitable company and shares structures. We also provide a wide range of related legal services such as leasing, licensing and compliance as well as intellectual property.

CRIMINAL LAW

In Victoria, criminal law is governed by the Crimes Act 1958. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, penalties range from a fine to imprisonment. As your solicitor, we will formulate a possible defence for you, and if your defence is insufficient to acquit you, arrange for character references in order to minimize the penalties.

Commercial Litigation

Commercial disputes can happen in any transaction, regardless of how you’re your agreement was drafted. Whether you are trying to buy a house, order goods or operate a small business, you are exposed to financial loss if the other party(s) does not honour the agreement. At Ma & Company Solicitors, we assist our clients to enforce agreements, recover debts and resolve disputes in a cost effective manner. Depending on the situation, we represent clients in all jurisdictions including the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria.

Melbourne

Office:

Address: Suite 1023, 401 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 9620 9899

Fax: (03) 9620 9833

Sydney

Office:

Address: Suite 1306, Level 13, 370 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone:(02) 9281 2800

Fax: (02) 9283 6332