Our Services
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Conveyancing
Buying or selling property involves much more than getting to settlement. Eastern Bridge assists with the purchase, sale and transfer of residential, commercial and rural property, helping clients identify legal issues early and make informed decisions throughout the transaction. Our lawyers and conveyancers provide practical advice, clear communication and responsive service from contract through settlement, with ongoing support when legal issues arise.
- Contract of sale and vendor statement preparation
- Pre-purchase (including cooling-off period) contract reviews
- Residential, commercial and rural conveyancing
- Purchaser caveats
- Family and related-party transfers
- Title advice
- Stamp duty and land tax advice
- Survivorship applications
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Property Law
Buying, selling and leasing real estate are only some aspects of property law. Questions about easements, restrictive covenants, caveats, subdivisions, land tax and planning controls can arise at any stage of property ownership. Eastern Bridge provides practical advice on the legal issues that affect real estate, helping landowners understand their rights, protect their interests and make informed decisions.
- Easements and rights of way
- Restrictive covenants
- Caveats and title issues
- Land tax and stamp duty
- Subdivisions
- Leasing arrangements
- Property ownership advice
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Commercial Leasing
A good commercial lease should protect your interests without creating unnecessary complexity. Eastern Bridge acts for landlords and tenants in relation to commercial, retail and industrial leases, providing practical advice on new leases, negotiations, rent reviews, assignments, renewals and disputes. Our approach is commercially sensible, focused on protecting our clients while supporting successful long-term commercial relationships.
- Preparation of commercial, retail and industrial leases
- Review and negotiation of proposed leases
- Lease assignments and landlord consents
- Lease renewals and options to renew
- Rent reviews and market rent disputes
- Lease variations and deeds of variation
- Compliance with retail leasing legislation
- Commercial leasing disputes and enforcement
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Mortgage Settlements and Security
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, a loan and a mortgage are different legal instruments. A loan records the financial arrangement between the parties, while a mortgage provides security for the lender. Eastern Bridge's dedicated mortgage services team assists private lenders, non-bank lenders, businesses and individuals with the preparation, registration, discharge and ongoing administration of mortgage security, providing practical advice and efficient service throughout the process.
- Mortgage settlements and administration across all Australian states
- Caveat registration and withdrawal
- Loan and security documentation
- Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) registrations
- PPSR management
- Trust deed reviews and authority verification
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Business Sales & Acquisitions
Buying or selling a business involves much more than agreeing on a purchase price. The structure of the transaction, the assets being transferred, existing contracts, employees, leases, intellectual property, taxation and financing arrangements can all affect the outcome. Eastern Bridge advises buyers and sellers throughout the acquisition process, helping identify legal issues early, manage risk, negotiate commercially sensible agreements and manage completion.
- Business sale and purchase agreements
- Due diligence investigations
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
- Heads of agreement and term sheets
- Lease assignments and landlord consents
- Intellectual property transfers
- Restraint of trade and transitional arrangements
- Settlement management
- PPSR management
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Commercial Law & Contracts
Law touches almost every aspect of business. Questions involving contracts, corporate governance, legislation and regulation arise as businesses grow and evolve. Eastern Bridge provides practical legal advice across these areas, helping clients deal with those issues before they become problems.
- Commercial contracts and agreements
- Corporations Act advice
- Company governance and directors' duties
- Shareholder agreements and disputes
- Business structuring
- Regulatory compliance
- Terms and conditions of trade
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Estate Planning, Wills & Powers of Attorney
Estate planning involves much more than preparing a will. It is about putting arrangements in place that will continue to work when you are no longer able to make decisions yourself. Eastern Bridge advises on wills, powers of attorney, testamentary trusts and related estate planning matters, helping clients protect their families, preserve their assets and minimise uncertainty for those left behind.
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Medical Treatment Decision Appointments
- Testamentary Trust Wills
- Planning for Family Businesses
- Protecting Vulnerable Beneficiaries
- Reviewing Existing Wills
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Estate Administration
Administering a deceased estate involves more than obtaining probate and distributing assets. Executors and administrators are often required to deal with legal, financial and taxation issues at a time when they would rather be focused elsewhere. Eastern Bridge provides experienced guidance throughout the administration process, helping clients meet their responsibilities with confidence while keeping the process as straightforward and uncomplicated as possible.
- Probate
- Letters of Administration
- Estate Administration
- Advice for Executors and Administrators
- Estate Asset Transfers
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Dispute Resolution
Some disputes should be resolved quickly through negotiation. Others require mediation. Sometimes court or arbitral proceedings are necessary and deserved. Our role is to help clients understand those options and choose the course that best serves their interests.
- Commercial Disputes
- Property Disputes
- Estate disputes
- Debt Recovery
- Mediation
- Litigation
- Arbitration
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