

Tom Howard Legal
About Us
Tom Howard Legal, based in Sydney, offers over a decade of experience with a focus on delivering high-quality legal advice and representation. The firm is known for its modern and flexible approach, providing pragmatic and commercially aware solutions tailored to individual client needs. Clients benefit from direct access to Tom Howard, who prioritises transparency through fixed and reasonable pricing where feasible, supported by a technology-driven approach to maintain cost-effectiveness. The legal team at Tom Howard Legal focuses on several key areas, including dispute resolution and litigation, as well as commercial, corporate, and business law. Their expertise covers an array of services such as company and trust structures, corporate governance, share issues, buying and selling businesses, contract transfers, and shareholder agreements. Furthermore, they advise on employment and workplace relations matters, including unfair dismissal, workplace investigations, senior executive advice, contract drafting, and employee management. The firm extends its services to defamation and related issues. Tom Howard Legal possesses substantial experience in managing commercial disputes, ranging from debts and breaches of contract to negligence and misleading conduct. Recognising the high costs of litigation, Tom and his team focus on achieving positive commercial outcomes, often by seeking alternative dispute resolution methods. Should litigation be necessary, they conduct a thorough analysis of the potential costs and benefits to ensure it aligns with the business's commercial interests. In the realm of commercial law, the Sydney-based team assists with various business challenges. These include setting up companies, managing corporate governance, facilitating business transactions and investments, and negotiating contracts. The lawyers at Tom Howard Legal are adept at balancing legal technicalities with commercial realities in order to deliver clear and concise advice. Employment law is another cornerstone of the firm's practice. The team provides comprehensive services, including drafting employment contracts, offering representation in cases of unfair dismissal, and negotiating enterprise agreements. They also handle workplace disputes, offer financial advice on employment termination, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations under Commonwealth and State laws. Clients are encouraged to contact Tom Howard Legal to explore how their expertise can assist with their specific legal needs.
Practice Areas
Specialisations
Litigation & Disputes
Tom Howard and his team bring extensive experience in litigation and disputes, offering pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice. They have a strong track record in successfully resolving a wide range of commercial disputes, including issues related to debts, breaches of contract, and misleading conduct. With an emphasis on avoiding the costs associated with litigation, Tom evaluates the practical implications of pursuing legal action and develops tailored strategies that align with his clients’ business objectives. In the realm of employment law, Tom's team addresses numerous workplace matters with expertise, from drafting employment contracts to handling unfair dismissal claims. They provide comprehensive guidance on workplace disputes and industrial relations, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while protecting the interests of both employees and employers. Their approach combines legal acumen with a keen understanding of the commercial context, ensuring clients receive clear and practical advice suited to their specific circumstances.
Employment Law
Tom Howard and his team offer a comprehensive range of services in employment law, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious matters. They assist clients with the drafting of employment contracts, ensuring that terms and conditions comply with legal requirements while also serving the specific needs of the workforce. The team is skilled in representing clients in cases of unfair dismissal and workplace disputes, negotiating resolutions that are both effective and commercially favourable. In addition to handling disputes, the firm provides strategic advice on industrial relations, workforce restructuring, and compliance with statutory obligations. With a keen understanding of the complexities involved in employee management and workplace relations, the team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that protect both the interests of employers and the rights of employees.
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Office Locations
Practice Categories
- Company Secretarial
- Farm Succession Planning
- General Advice
- Notary Public
- Strata Law
- Superannuation
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trusts
- Disputes
- General Advice
- Unfair Dismissal
- Disputes
- Defamation
- Mediation
