Luma Lawyers

Luma Lawyers, led by Principal Solicitor Nikhil Ram, offers dedicated legal services with a focus on client-centred, ethical practice. Nikhil Ram brings a wealth of experience having practised extensively in criminal and family law in India before expanding his expertise in Australia through private sector roles and community legal centres. With his qualifications including an LL.B, LLM, MHumRights, and GDLP, he ensures that the firm embodies its core values of integrity, client focus, excellence, innovation, respect, and community engagement. The firm provides comprehensive legal support across various areas, ensuring clear and practical advice tailored to clients' needs. Their family law services encompass parenting and custody matters, property settlements, Binding Financial Agreements, and divorce applications. In criminal law, they handle everything from bail applications to defence against a wide range of charges. Additionally, they address domestic and family violence issues, handling police and private applications, cross‑applications, affidavits, subpoenas, and variation requests. Luma Lawyers also extends its expertise to wills and estates, offering services in drafting Wills, establishing Enduring Powers of Attorney, and creating Advance Health Directives. For those embarking on property transactions, they provide thorough conveyancing services, including residential and commercial transactions, contract reviews, and off‑the‑plan advice. Their migration services cover visa applications, dealing with refusals, and representation before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The team is experienced in assisting with buying and selling businesses, offering guidance on contract reviews, due diligence, lease assignments, intellectual property, and employee obligations. Traffic law matters such as DUI charges, licence disqualifications, work licences, and hardship orders are also expertly managed. For lease-related needs, they draft and review residential, retail, and commercial leases and handle disputes. Their commercial lease services include negotiation, drafting, and dispute resolution for retail, office, and industrial premises. Emphasising practical dispute resolution and court representation when necessary, Luma Lawyers ensures that clients receive compassionate, inclusive, and practical legal support throughout their legal journey.