Building and Construction Disputes

Building or renovating a property is a process that can involve disputes that can arise at many different stages, from the signing of a contract to years after the completion of construction works. Whether you are a builder or a person who has engaged the services of...

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Disputes can arise in a broad range of circumstances, and often do so unexpectedly. At Johnstone and Reimer, we can assist you to navigate and resolve Disputes in a commercially viable manner. While almost all Disputes are best resolved through negotiations, sometimes...

Philip Hayes

Senior Lawyer Team Leader – Litigation and Dispute Resolution Phil serves as the team leader for the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team at Johnstone and Reimer. Phil has worked in private practice throughout his legal career and has experience working in a...

Joel Smith

Junior Legal Assistant Joel has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Swinburne University, providing him with a solid academic background for his work with our Victims of Crime team. Prior to starting at Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, Joel worked for many...

Changes to the Law for Drivers using Medicinal Cannabis

The Victorian state government has passed amendments to the Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic) granting magistrates discretion in determining penalties for drivers who test positive roadside for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of Cannabis, provided they...