Estate Planning
Solomon Brothers offers comprehensive expertise in estate, administration, and guardianship matters, providing a robust suite of services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. With a focus on personal succession planning, the firm excels in crafting tailored wills and testamentary trusts, addressing complex provisions, and facilitating deeds of variation. Their proficiency extends to advising on business exit strategies and wealth distribution structures during a client's lifetime, ensuring seamless transition and continuity for multi-generational wealth and business succession. This collaborative approach involves coordination with financial advisers and accountants to implement holistic and effective plans.
In non-contentious and contentious estate applications, Solomon Brothers demonstrates significant experience ranging from grant of representation applications, including foreign jurisdictions, to representing clients in contentious proceedings before the Supreme Court. The firm adeptly handles complex issues such as contested probate applications, family provision claims, and estate administration tasks. Their comprehensive services include dealing with estate-related property transactions and advising on conflicts of jurisdiction, ensuring that clients receive thorough and nuanced legal guidance through every stage of the estate planning and administration process.
Litigation & Disputes
Solomon Brothers possesses profound expertise in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, adeptly handling disputes across various areas of law including contracts, torts, and property. The firm’s partners, Doug Solomon, David Marsh, and Chris Williams, bring a wealth of experience, particularly in mediation and arbitration, allowing clients to often resolve disputes amicably without litigation. David Marsh's qualifications in arbitration, combined with his international litigation experience, underscore the team’s capability in managing complex legal proceedings. Although litigation is sometimes unavoidable, Solomon Brothers has a commendable track record of successfully representing clients across all courts and tribunals, up to and including the High Court of Australia.
Furthermore, the team at Solomon Brothers is proficient in the nuances of property disputes, business structures, and corporate law, providing comprehensive legal support across these domains. Their competence in navigating the intricacies of the Corporations Act stands out, with services extending to disputes involving oppressive conduct, breaches of director duties, and statutory obligations. They also excel in representing clients in construction disputes and in enforcing securities, often obtaining necessary judicial orders. With a solid foundation in litigation funding, Solomon Brothers is well-versed in managing funded legal matters, facilitating resolution in complex cases involving numerous claimants. The firm also effectively contests government and regulatory body decisions, providing assertive representation across multiple legal arenas.
Property Law
Solomon Brothers offers comprehensive property law services in Western Australia, with profound expertise in both leasing and property development. Their adept legal team navigates the complexities of commercial leasing, providing invaluable guidance on matters ranging from retail and office leases to intricate commercial tenancy legislation, such as the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops Agreements) Act 1985. Their development services are robust, assisting clients through every phase of the property development process. This includes managing legal documentation for subdivisions, strata titling, and crafting agreements like restrictive covenants and developer contribution deeds, ensuring seamless project progression.
In property sales and purchases, Solomon Brothers delivers meticulous due diligence and documentation preparation, catering to diverse transactions, including large industrial sites and off-the-plan strata purchases. Their in-house settlement team, led by an experienced settlement agent, ensures proficient property settlements, making them a go-to firm for real estate conveyancing in Perth. Additionally, they offer adept planning advice and handle contaminated site issues, while also representing clients in property disputes, including those arising from sales, leases, and planning challenges. Solomon Brothers' extensive knowledge also spans the niche of real estate agent law, ensuring compliance and advocacy in disciplinary situations.
