Palmos Legal

About us

Palmos Legal is a boutique law practice based in Perth, Western Australia, established in 2018. Despite its relatively recent establishment, the firm has rapidly grown to become a well-regarded and busy practice, primarily due to its commitment to client-focused service and high-quality legal advice. Drawing most of its clients through professional referrals, Palmos Legal operates across a broad range of civil and commercial jurisdictions, deliberately excluding family law. The firm’s philosophy centres on thoroughly understanding each client’s individual needs and delivering practical, effective solutions combined with first-class representation. The team at Palmos Legal brings extensive experience in litigating a diverse range of legal disputes, with a strong emphasis on achieving constructive outcomes. Their expertise includes property and real estate disputes, contested wills, estates and trust disputes, commercial and corporate law, as well as criminal law matters. Palmos Legal regularly appears in Family Provision Act proceedings, representing both executors and beneficiaries, and is adept at handling complex property-related issues and discretionary trust disputes. In commercial and corporate law, the firm assists clients in navigating the complexities of managing company and business structures, delivering tailored advice that aligns with the nature and scale of each business. In addition to these core areas, Palmos Legal has developed particular strength in insolvency and debt recovery. The firm supports a wide variety of clients, including some of Perth’s major private schools, alongside businesses ranging from small enterprises to large corporations and individual clients. They have successfully managed claims involving sums from $10,000 to over $5 million, helping clients recover outstanding debts and defending against substantial claims. Palmos Legal’s collaborative approach, combined with its technical proficiency and practical focus, enables it to provide clients with reliable, solutions-oriented legal services that meet their complex needs.

Practice areas

Litigation & Disputes

75%

Commercial Law

15%

Property Law

10%

Specialisations

Litigation & Disputes

Palmos Legal offers comprehensive experience in handling a broad spectrum of litigation and dispute resolution matters. Their expertise encompasses contractual disagreements, real property and leasing conflicts, debt recovery, business transaction disputes, and inheritance-related claims, including challenges to wills and entitlements. They are also well-versed in bankruptcy and insolvency issues, as well as disputes arising under the Corporations Act concerning minority shareholder oppression, insolvent trading, and directors' duties. Additionally, they manage cases involving alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, such as misleading conduct and consumer protection violations. Committed to delivering strategic, outcome-driven advice, Palmos Legal prioritises practical solutions tailored to clients' needs. Their recent notable successes include high-stakes corporate litigation in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and successful advocacy in property rights matters. With a focus on exceeding client expectations, they provide guidance designed to resolve complex legal challenges effectively and efficiently.

Property Law

Palmos Legal brings extensive experience in handling complex property and real estate disputes, offering expert guidance across a broad spectrum of property law issues. Their team is well-versed in navigating matters related to legal and equitable priorities, easements and right-of-way disagreements, as well as issues involving mortgages and encumbrances. In addition, Palmos Legal effectively manages landlord and tenant disputes, addressing challenges such as breaches of lease agreements, rent and payment disputes, eviction proceedings, maintenance responsibilities, security deposit returns, and lease terminations or renewals. Their comprehensive approach ensures clients receive thorough support throughout all stages of property-related conflicts.