Rosalie Tong

Rosalie Tong is a partner solicitor based in Sydney and principal of Maxim Legal Pty Ltd, which she established in 2007. Since founding the firm, Rosalie has overseen significant growth and has cultivated a reputable practice focused on property and commercial law. She was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Australia in 2003, and is also admitted to the High Court of New Zealand. Rosalie holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Business, and a Master of Laws, providing a strong academic foundation for her legal career. Her extensive experience spans private practice and government roles, including work in the Property Division of the NSW Department of Sports and Recreation. She has dealt with various aspects of local government law, crown land transactions, and native title enquiries. Her legal expertise covers a wide range of property and commercial transactions, and she has represented clients in litigious matters before the Supreme Court and High Court of Australia. Recent matters she has handled include the acquisition, subdivision, and development of land in Stanhope Gardens; acquisition of factory and warehouse facilities in Victoria; acting for a listed Hong Kong company in its proposed acquisition of a major medical manufacturer in Australia; advising a timber manufacturer on the acquisition of a timber forest in Napranum, Queensland, including negotiations with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for the Sales Permit; as well as representing local Australian companies in various joint ventures and shareholder arrangements. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Rosalie is able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, enhancing her ability to deliver tailored legal services that meet clients’ commercial objectives.