Co-presented by Wills and Estates Accredited Specialist Clare Sunderland of our office, this workshop is hosted by the Law Institute of Victoria as part of Law Week. Planning ahead can help you stay in control of important decisions, even if there comes a time when...
Our criminal law team is experienced in handling a wide variety of regulatory proceedings at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT). Numerous licensing and regulatory bodies bring proceedings at VCAT, which can have profound impact on the...
Whether you are starting a new relationship or ending one, entering into a Family Law binding Financial Agreement can provide you with peace of mind. We understand the benefits of choosing your own path, rather than leaving it up to a Judge, and can assist you to...
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...
There are various types of payments that can be made within Family Law matters. Some of the most common types of payments are Spousal/De Facto Maintenance and Child/Adult Child Maintenance. This article looks at the significance of these types of payments and the...
What is a firearm? A firearm is defined under the Firearms Act 1996 (Vic) (the Act), as a device, where fully assembled or in parts, that is designed, adapted or able to be modified to discharge a shot, bullet or missile by the ignition of strongly combustible...
Since December 2021, individuals in Victoria have the opportunity to apply for spent conviction orders under the Spent Convictions Act 2021 (Vic). This Act outlines a system where convictions can either become spent automatically or through an application to the...
Senior Lawyer Ben Watson, from our office, was quoted in the Herald Sun newspaper today, 24 July 2023: "Senior Criminal Lawyer Ben Watson said he has represented many clients who had lost their licence for having traces of THC in their system, despite lawfully having...
Our Senior Lawyer Ben Watson spoke with Rafael Epstein on ABC 774's drive program on 12 May 2023 to discuss urgently needed reform of Victoria's drug driving laws in relation to medicinal cannabis (interview begins at the 55 minute mark):
Commonly, buying and selling property will be one of the biggest events in an individuals’ life. Whether you are a first-time buyer/seller or seasoned property developer, there are a number of questions that are frequently asked either prior to signing the final...