ARNOLD LAWYERS

Civil and Commercial Litigation

Our focus is on understanding your predicament and providing prompt resolution of your legal problem.  We provide realistic strategies for litigation or dispute resolution.  Arnold Lawyers are dedicated to providing commercial law services in the following areas:

Corporate Advisory

·               Business formation and structures- for example trusts, partnerships

·               Capital raisings

·               Venture capital

·               Commercial documentation

·               Director’s duties, rights and powers and corporate governance

·               Joint ventures

·               Mergers and acquisitions

·               Taxation

·               Trade Practices Compliance

Commercial Dispute Resolution

We provide services in dispute prevention and litigation.  We provide services in tribunals, mediation, arbitration and court disputes.

Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Restructuring

·               Liquidation

·               Insolvency and Bankruptcy

·               Alternative Dispute Resolution

·               Asset Purchases

·               Creditor’s rights and bankruptcy-related litigation

·               Other debtor/creditor matters

Criminal Law

Arnold Lawyers can advise you in all areas of Criminal Law including some of the more common charges such as:

·         Drink Driving offences

·         Speeding and other motor vehicle related offences

·         Assaults

·         Apprehended Violence Orders

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Debt Recovery

Bad debts are often a major problem for business.  We can offer help whether it is in relation to a one-off personal debt or if your accounts department needs regular assistance in recovering commercial debts.

Initial advice and correspondence via letters of demand might solve the problem but, if not, we are able to pursue the matter through the Courts to obtain a judgment and, if necessary, take steps to enforce it.

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Industrial and Employment Law

This is a complex and ever-changing area of law and a healthy relationship between the employer and employee is essential to any organisation.

Good legal advice and planning can save an employer unnecessary expense and disruption.  Arnold Lawyers has  highly experienced staff and can advise and provide representation in the following areas:

·         Employment Contracts, Policies & Procedures

·         Workplace Training & Audits

·         Dismissal Procedures

·         Unfair Dismissal & Unfair Contract Claims

·         Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

·         Industrial Disputation

·         WorkCover Prosecutions and Occupational Health & Safety

·         All Employment Related Litigation

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Insurance Management & Litigation

Arnold Lawyers are able to provide advice in relation to all forms of insurance litigation, representing employers, insurance companies and employees.

Our staff have a wealth of experience in all  insurance related matters.

Insurance Litigation requires certain experience and skills, particularly given the interrelationship between Industrial and Employment Law issues.

Arnold Lawyers provide advice to employers on insurance costs, the implications arising from unfavourable claims and the consequences of employment decisions involving injured employees.

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Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property is a growing area of law bringing together both computer and communication technology.

Whilst you can patent a good idea,  it must be original and satisfy many other criteria available through the laws of copyright, patents, trademarks and industrial design. 

This is a sophisticated area of law and Arnold Lawyers can provide you with protection for your writings, designed mark or invention.   

Arnold Lawyers can reduce the legal risk to its clients by advising and assisting with the preparation of:

·         Distribution agreements and licenses

·         Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements

·         Registration and protection of trademarks

·         Copyright protection

·         Joint Venture agreements

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Business and Commercial Law

A successful business requires support at all stages of its growth to achieve maximum success and profitability.

Arnold Lawyers can provide that support from initial planning of proper business structures through to solutions for day to day business problems.

We can advise your business on:

·         Asset Protection

·         Trust Structures

·         Partnership Agreement

·         Company Constitution

·         Shareholder Agreements

·         Purchase & Sale of Businesses

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Retirement Village Law

Retirement Villages are expanding to meet the needs of our aging community.

These villages increasingly involve three stages of care all available in the one place:  Independent “villa” accommodation; Serviced Apartments with ancillary help; and Nursing Home accommodation.

It is important to understand exactly what you will receive in return for your money and your entitlements generally.  It is also important that you ensure you receive the level of security required in knowing you will be cared for, whatever your future circumstances.

Arnold Lawyers has senior consultant solicitors who can help you interpret disclosure statements and advise on loan agreements, leases and licences as well as the requirements of the Retirement Village Act and Regulations.

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Property and Conveyancing

Our experienced staff aim to ease the pressure of buying or selling a property.  We can process all your Conveyancing needs including:

·         Buying and selling your home

·         Buying and selling an investment property

·         Residential Property Developments (buying and selling)

·         Commercial Property Developments and Contracts

·         Lease documentation for both Lessors and Lessees in both residential and commercial properties

Arnold Lawyers act for the private person as well as small and large developers.

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Family Law

Understanding your legal rights and obligations in Family Law is essential.  Our experienced Family Law Team can guide you through this often difficult and emotional issue.  We can be of assistance to you in the following areas.

·         Divorce

·         Separation

·         Mediation

·         Property Settlement

·         Child Support Agreements & Custody

·         Financial Agreements (Marital & Defacto)

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Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney

A Will allows you to direct how your estate should be managed and ensures that your assets will be distributed in accordance with your wishes.  We can offer our expertise in:

·         Wills

·         Powers of Attorney

·         Guardianship

·         Deceased Estates

·         Probate

·         Letters of Administration

·         Estate Planning

·         Trusts

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WorkCover Prosecutions & Occupational Health and Safety

Arnold Lawyers can protect your interests when an accident occurs.

Arnold Lawyers can protect an employer’s interests and provide expert advice on employer’s obligations under the legislation.  

Should an employer face an Occupational Health & Safety prosecution, Arnold Lawyers can provide advice and representation in the following areas:

·     Ensuring proper legal representation is provided when an Inspector interviews company officers.  

·         Ensuring that any statements given do not self-incriminate the employer.

·         Ensuring that any charges laid against an employer have a proper legal basis.

·         Ensuring complete carriage of the matter with the best outcome possible.

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