AREAS OF PRACTICE COMPENSATION LAW WILLS & ESTATES FAMILY LAW CRIMINAL LAW RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT LAW BUSINESS SERVICES, LEASING & EMPLOYMENT LAW DISPUTE RESOLUTION
INTRODUCTION Connolly Suthers Lawyers is a Townsville-based law rm with a solid reputation for delivering legal solutions to clients that help them meet their commercial goals. Established in 1895, the rm has grown to become among the most diverse and dynamic in North Queensland. Connolly Suthers operates from its premises in Flinders Street, Townsville - the former AMP Building, built in 1936. All partners in the rm are well committed to the rm's clients and to the region. Most associates and employees are graduates of Townsville's James Cook University Law School and are similarly committed to pursuing their careers in the region. Our Lawyers have a deep understanding of their clients' businesses and legal needs and are committed to providing rst class guidance and advice. We speak in terms that you can understand and at all times attempt to demystify the many confusing aspects of the law. Connolly Suthers has considerable expertise and experience in all aspects of compensation law, residential conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, criminal law, property and development law, business services and leasing, employment law and dispute resolution. As a well-established local practice, Connolly Suthers offers specialised regional knowledge and a solid presence in North Queensland. By combining extensively trained and experienced legal practitioners with state-of-the-art communications and technology, Connolly Suthers delivers a level of legal service that is unrivalled in the region.
C O M P E N S AT I O N L AW If you have been affected by the actions of someone else, then you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation. At Connolly Suthers we can help you with your claim and our expert lawyers will guide you through the process. We work on a no-win no-fee basis, so you will only pay our legal fees if we win your case. The cost will depend on the amount of work required to resolve your claim and every claim is different. We are happy to advise you on your situation during a free consultation. Our services include: Ÿ Trafc accidents Ÿ Work accidents Ÿ Public liability claims Ÿ Superannuation & Insurance claims
Please note that there may be strict time limits for your particular claim. In most cases there is a three year time limit from the date of the accident, but it can be much shorter. There is also a requirement that the CTP insurer be notied of any claim within nine months of the accident (or rst appearance of symptoms), although this can be done later provided there is a reasonable explanation for the delay. You should consult a lawyer immediately to protect the rights of you and your family. If you would like to learn more about each of our services, please visit our website. If you would rather speak to someone directly please call us or submit an online enquiry form through our website and we will be in touch with you.
W I L L S & E S TAT E S Once upon a time having a simple Will usually did the trick. Our experienced lawyers deal with the myriad complications that are encountered in today's world on a daily basis. Whether you are trying to plan things to avoid costly and ugly ghts or you have found yourself in one, we can help. We also quickly and effectively administer Estates with minimum fuss and costs. We handle real cases for real people caught up in all sorts of legal wrangles and tangles regarding Enduring Powers of Attorneys, Wills, Estates and Superannuation.
Our services include: Ÿ Estate Planning Ÿ Testamentary Trusts Ÿ Self Managed Superannuation Funds Ÿ Enduring Powers of Attorney Ÿ Advance Health Directives Ÿ Estate Administration Ÿ Estate Dispute Resolution For more information on the above please visit our website, give one of our team members below a call or submit an online enquiry form through our website and we will be in touch with you.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Paul Radford | Partner
Simon Turner | Consultant
Nicole Pearce | Solicitor
E: paul.radford@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6616
E: simon.turner@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6618
E: nicole.pearce@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6612
FA M I LY L AW Family law is an increasingly complex area and requires a demanding set of skills.
Connolly Suthers provides exceptional legal services at reasonable costs.
At Connolly Suthers we have the legal team, resources and professional network to handle all types of family law disputes. We understand that every family law matter is different so we tailor our approach to each client's unique nancial, emotional and legal needs. We handle the most complex and contentious disputes with the utmost discretion.
We practice in all aspects of family law including: Ÿ Property Settlements Ÿ Children Ÿ Divorce Ÿ Child Support Ÿ Spousal Maintenance Ÿ Domestic Violence
We protect your interests and ensure the best outcome is achieved all while minimising unnecessary emotional and nancial stress. We utilise all appropriate means to achieve your goals including negotiation, mediation, and, if necessary litigation.
For more information on the above, please contact one of our team members below or submit an online enquiry through our website and we will be in touch with you.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Ali Clark | Senior Associate
Tanya Morris | Senior Solicitor
E: alison.clark@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6621
E: tanya.morris@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6620
C R I M I N A L L AW
If you have been charged with a criminal offence or have been contacted by police, you should contact a lawyer immediately. Even if you think your matter is minor, engaging a lawyer from the very beginning prevents any difculties you may face later on. At Connolly Suthers, our team of criminal lawyers will provide you with expert advice and ensure your interests are protected.
Our services include: Ÿ Criminal charges Ÿ Trafc offences, work licences and special hardship orders Ÿ White-collar crime Ÿ Domestic violence For more information on the above please contact one of our team members below or submit an online enquiry form through our website and we will be in touch with you.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Bill O’Toole | Litigation Partner
Ross Malcomson | Senior Associate
Bradley Searston | Solicitor
E: bill.otoole@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6614
E: ross.malcomson@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6656
E: bradley.searston@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6650
R E S I D E N T I A L C O N V E YA N C I N G For most of us, our single biggest investment will be in property. It may be our family home, an investment property, a farm or a residential development. Connolly Suthers offers a wide range of conveyancing services and property law advice.
We combine our property law and conveyancing experience with the latest techniques and technology, providing you with an efď€ cient, value for money service. We provide professional advice and a personalised service at competitive rates.
Connolly Suthers has the expertise and knowledge to unravel the complexities of property law and make light work of conveyancing. We will guide you through the process and keep you updated every step of the way.
For advice on the purchase or sale of a property, or for an estimate of the legal costs and outlays associated with your conveyance, please contact one of our team members below or submit an online enquiry through our website and we will be in touch with you.
Our property department has assisted thousands of North Queensland residents and investors in buying and selling their properties.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Brendan Gaeta | Partner
Luke Martinez | Solicitor
Kristin Collins | Senior Solicitor
Renee Lovelady Tomas | Senior Solicitor
E: brendan.gaeta@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6625
E: luke.martinez@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6649
E: kristin.collins@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6652
E: renee.loveladytomas@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6645
P R O P E R T Y & D E V E LO P M E N T L AW We provide practical, prompt and effective advice to our clients in all areas of property law. Our team of property lawyers have enormous experience in dealing with real estate transactions, vacant land and apartment developments, town planning issues, leasing and rural land transactions. We work closely with our clients to ensure that issues are identied early and managed effectively. Our services include: Ÿ Commercial Property Conveyancing Ÿ Retail and Commercial Leasing Ÿ Body Corporate - Structuring advice and dispute resolution services Ÿ Land Resumption Compensation Claims Ÿ Land and Residential Apartment Developments Ÿ Rural Land Conveyancing and Services Ÿ Neighbourhood Disputes Ÿ Joint Venture and Project Documents Ÿ Preparation of Mortgage and other Security Documents Ÿ Town Planning Appeals Ÿ Environmental Offences
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Clive Scott | Special Counsel & Notary Public
Brad Skinner | Property law Partner
Brendan Gaeta | Partner
Kristin Collins | Senior Solicitor
Renee Lovelady Tomas | Senior Solicitor
E: clive.scott@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6615
E: brad.skinner@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6611
E: brendan.gaeta@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6625
E: kristin.collins@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6652
P: (07) 4729 6645
E: renee.loveladytomas@connollysuthers.com.au
B U S I N E S S S E R V I C E S , L E A S I N G & E M P LOY M E N T L AW Connolly Suthers has an extensive business law department that can provide you with professional advice on all areas of business law. We provide simple and usable advice, with a personalised service at competitive rates. We can guide you through the legal complexities of the particular transaction. We can assist you with any of the following matters: Ÿ Business sales and acquisitions Ÿ Business structuring Ÿ Business disputes Ÿ Business succession planning Ÿ Employment and industrial law matters for employers Ÿ Employment and industrial law matters for workers Ÿ Commercial and retail leasing Ÿ Preparation of joint-venture agreements Ÿ Preparation of partnership and shareholdes agreements Ÿ Company incorporation Ÿ Trust and self-managed super-fund establishment Ÿ Maritime law matters Ÿ Preparation of mortgage and other security documents Ÿ Personal Property Securities Act; and Ÿ Mergers and acquisitions.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Brad Skinner | Property law Partner
Brendan Gaeta | Partner
Kristin Collins | Senior Solicitor
Renee Lovelady Tomas | Senior Solicitor
E: brad.skinner@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6611
E: brendan.gaeta@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6625
E: kristin.collins@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6652
P: (07) 4729 6645
E: renee.loveladytomas@connollysuthers.com.au
DISPUTE RESOLUTION We understand the difculties that commercial disputes represent for your business. At Connolly Suthers, we provide tailored advice and representation on all commercial disputes to clients ranging from individuals, to small to medium business, to large organisations from the private and public sector. We understand that our dispute resolution clients need to make signicant decisions in a commercial and strategic manner, based on accurate and timely advice. We take pride in our ability to consistently deliver effective and timely dispute resolution strategies. We offer expertise in a range of resolution methods including mediation, expert determination, litigation and arbitration.
Our services include: Ÿ Debt Recovery Ÿ Contract Disputes Ÿ Environmental Offences Ÿ Town Planning Appeals Ÿ Building and Construction Ÿ Neighbourhood Disputes Ÿ Insolvency Disputes Ÿ Unfair Dismissal Ÿ Defamation For more information on the above please visit our website, give one of our team members below a call or submit an online enquiry form through our website and we will be in touch with you.
TALK TO OUR TEAM
Greg Humphries | Commercial Litigation Partner
William Evans | Senior Associate
Nicola Turner | Solicitor
E: greg.humphries@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6623
E: william.evans@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6617
E: nicola.turner@connollysuthers.com.au P: (07) 4729 6624
C O N TA C T U S
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