About Bishops Barristers & Solicitors Philosophy Team

Thank you for visiting Bishops Barristers and Solicitors. 'Bishops' is a law firm with a difference. The Firm has been recognised in the National Guide to leading Law Firms 'Legal Profiles' and is also recognised by it's clients as having staff who are friendly, down to earth and completely approachable.

The people at Bishops take the time to explain the law, unravel its mysteries and speak and write in plain English to help you to make sense of the myriad of rules that can apply to legal requirements.

Specialist Services - Family Law

All parenting and financial matters, including residence, contact, property division and child support matters settlements including complex settlements involving Corporations, Trusts and farming properties; Injunctions and Restraint Orders; Criminal Injuries Compensation.

Bishops can bring clarity at a difficult time.

Family and Relationships Law is a highly complex area which requires specialist knowledge, resources and a genuine interest in people and their problems.

Property Law & Conveyancing

Including transactions involving houses, units, hotels, office blocks, resorts, abattoirs, co-operatives, farming estates, tree farms, aircraft, ships, marine chandlery, specialised personal services, businesses as diverse as computer consultancies and valuable licences such as abalone and crayfish, property development including subdivisions and leasing.

We also specialise in Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax, GST and Foreign Investment advice.

Bishops can resolve the Risks and Dangers

Buying or selling property is a major legal and financial transaction. There are numerous legal requirements to be met and many pitfalls to avoid.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Establishment of Corporations and Trusts, Restructures and Resettlements; negotiations with Government, Employment Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance, preparation of Product Disclosure Statements and Prospectuses, Management Investment Schemes, Compliance Plans and Constitutions, Dealers Licence Applications, ASIC requirements and ASX listing rules.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Contract and Property Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Corporations Act matters, Injunctions, Resource Management and Planning Appeals, Lands Resumption, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury, Industrial Relations and Employment Disputes.

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