Lil Harding

Jindabyne, NSW

About Lil

Lil (Lisa) Harding, originally from Bombala, grew up on a farm and began her legal journey after being admitted as a Legal Practitioner in 1996. She embarked on her career with a dynamic mid-sized firm in Sydney, where she spent nearly eight years honing her skills in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and commercial and general insurance litigation. After an enriching working holiday across Europe, Lil returned to the Monaro region and settled in Jindabyne in 2004 to focus on her family and community involvement. She engaged in local initiatives, establishing a childcare business and a tourist accommodation venture before resuming her legal career in 2010. Upon her return to the legal profession, Lil served as an in-house commercial lawyer for a local accounting firm, focusing on wills, estates, conveyancing, and Self-Managed Super Fund transactions across NSW, ACT, and QLD. In 2013, she founded High Legal Australia, driven by her passion for providing comprehensive legal services. Lil further enhanced her expertise by completing a Master of Laws with a major in wills and estates in June 2018, which significantly benefits her clients in Estate Planning, Estate Management, and Probate matters. Her deep understanding of these areas allows her to deliver tailored and effective legal solutions. Credit Artwork, Pauline Coxon, Aboriginal Contemporary Artist, based in the Snowy Mountains NSW

Practice areas

Wills and Estates

Estate Planning

Property Law

Commercial Law

Conveyancing

Specialisations

Commercial Law

At High Legal Australia, our team excels in navigating the complexities of Commercial Law, particularly in the arena of business sales and purchases. We provide expert guidance through every phase of buying or selling a business, ensuring that all legal aspects are meticulously handled. Our approach covers a wide array of necessary considerations, including business plan review, lease negotiations and the intricate details surrounding business structures and inclusions, . Whether clients are acquiring a business or handing over the reins, we strive to facilitate smooth transitions with minimal legal hindrances. Our extensive experience equips us to address both the practical and legal challenges that arise in such transactions, ensuring our clients’ interests are protected and their business endeavours are optimally supported.

Conveyancing

Buying or selling property—whether residential, commercial, or rural—is a significant decision and milestone. Our experienced team will guide you through the complex process, ensuring your legal rights are protected at every step. We cover both NSW and the ACT jurisdiction - residential, commercial, rural/farm, and Kosciusko National Parks Leases in Thredbo and Perisher, serving a diverse clientele, including investors, first home buyers, property developers, real estate agents, and financial institutions. Our expertise extends to in-house stamping, cost appraisals, tax considerations, and asset protection strategies. We also handle retirement village transactions, commercial leases, mortgages, property developments ensuring all aspects of your property dealings are expertly managed

Wills and Estates

At High Legal Australia, we guide our clients through their estate planning or administration matters with expertise and compassion. Led by a Principal with a Master of Laws specializing in Wills and Estates, we deliver expert advice across estate planning, probate, and family provision claim services. At High Legal Australia, we are dedicated to guiding clients through the intricacies of estate-related matters with empathy and precision. Led by a Principal with a Master of Laws specializing in Wills and Estates our legal team focuses on understanding your unique needs, whether it involves estate planning, probate and estate administration, or addressing family provision claims. We work collaboratively with your financial advisors and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans that minimise future costs and ensure simplicity and effectiveness. Our services include drafting Wills, establishing Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships, and creating Testamentary Trusts. In probate and estate administration, we alleviate the stress of managing a deceased estate by assisting executors with interpreting wills, applying for probate, and addressing intestacy issues. We ensure the smooth transfer of assets and distribution of inheritances while managing potential disputes with professionalism. For Family Provision Claims, we offer strategic guidance to navigate negotiations and court proceedings, aiming for fair outcomes. Our commitment to dignity and integrity means you receive sound legal advice and support at every stage, ensuring peace of mind during challenging times.