Our Services

At lake legal we can help you. Our expert lawyer will guide you through the process.

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Criminal Law

Being involved in criminal law proceedings can be an overwhelming and stressful process.

We can guide you through all aspects of proceedings including:

  • Bail Applications
  • Committal Hearings
  • Trials and Pleas of Guilty

Our Principal is a former Federal Prosecutor and is experienced across wide range of criminal law maters.

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IMMIGRATION

In Canberra, Ralph Managed the Ministerial Intervention and Global Processing Branch at what is now known as the Department of Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship.

He managed some 25 staff processing 4,000 sensitive requests per annum from immigration clients the world over including applications for Distinguished Talent and other work visa applications.

Ralph also worked in the Client Service Delivery Strategies Section and was appointed as one of seven departmental Change Managers to lead the department through significant change resulting from the Palmer and Comrie Reports (enquiries into wrongful deportation processes).

He has hands on experience both as a decision-maker and policy maker in the immigration space

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Employment Law

Employers

We can assist employers with the conduct of specialised workplace investigation services. We are one of a handful of firms that actually conduct the workplace investigations and, where appropriate, we can conduct the investigation under privilege.

Specifically we can also assist with:

  • Managing employee performance
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Unfair Dismissal and unlawful dismissal or discrimination
  • Responding to enforcement investigations and prosecutions

Employees

We can assist employees with unfair dismissal advice and applications. We also assist with advice in bullying and making applications for an order to stop bullying you may be experiencing at work.

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Personal Injuries

We can assist clients in matters where they have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident or some else’s negligence.

We also deal with worker’s compensation claims as well as product liability.

Have a free initial consultation with us today about your matter. We can offer a ‘no win, no fee’ way to manage your matter.

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Wills and Estates

We assist clients with:
  • The preparation of wills
  • General and Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Advanced Health Directives
  • Estate management

If you or have been chosen to be an Executor of the will of a family member or friend we can assist and guide you to carry out your duties. Sometimes this will include obtaining probate to assist you in carrying out your duties as Executor of the estate. You will most likely require a grant of probate to deal with assets of the estate such as the sale of property or obtaining bank funds.

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Commercial Law

We can assist and advise you on the purchase/sale of a business as well as forming different business structures such as companies, partnerships and trusts. We can also assist with drafting commercial/retail lease agreements.

When things don’t go according to plan we can also assist with disputes and litigation, as we recognise that these are challenging and stressful for small and large businesses alike. Don’t let a dispute interfere with running your business – let us handle it so you can focus on what you do best.

Our areas of practice include:

  • QCAT disputes
  • Magistrates Court litigation
  • District/Supreme Court litigation
  • Debt recovery litigation
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Conveyancing

Buying or selling a house or land is an important transaction. Contrary to the belief of most people, it is not a straight forward process.

We can provide our clients with a personalised approach to conveyancing. We can assist with:

  • Contract drafting
  • Drafting special conditions
  • A multitude of searches
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SPORTS Law

Our Principal has consulted to the International Cricket Counsel Anti-Corruption Unit in Dubai and is well placed to assist governing bodies, players, and participants with legal issues that arise from time to time. We can assist with issues arising from the rules that govern play through to player contracts and commercial agreements.

Our services in sports law include:

  • Conducting or assisting in the conduct of investigations
  • Advising on conduct of regulatory investigations
  • Disciplinary and misconduct issues
  • Defamation
  • Player contracts
  • Competition rules
  • Advice on restraints
  • Contested hearings and hearings on penalty in Tribunals
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Family Law

When a relationship breaks down, the law is often the last thing on your mind.

Whether it is an amicable divorce, a disagreement about child support or access, or a complex property dispute, we provide trusted advice and guidance throughout the legal process.

We recognise the importance of resolving matters promptly, cost-effectively, and where possible, without the need to attend court.

We can assist in the following family law areas:
  • Property settlements (both married and de facto)
  • Children matters
  • Divorce
  • Binding financial agreements
  • Mediation
  • General family law advice