VdV Legal

VdV Legal is a distinguished boutique commercial practice located in the bustling centre of Adelaide, offering high-calibre expertise in taxation law and trust law, with a particular emphasis on superannuation funds, business structures, and wealth management. The firm has carved a niche in collaborating with accountancy firms, financial planners, and law firms across South Australia and interstate, catering to private businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Renowned for assisting both professional advisers and their clients with complex entities and transactions, VdV Legal is dedicated to providing technical tax and equity opinions that are both practically and commercially beneficial. Their mission is to simplify complex legal matters, enabling clients to make informed commercial decisions with clarity and precision, ensuring every client receives the utmost attention. Founded by Julie Van der Velde, the firm stands on her vast experience and technical prowess. Julie, recognised as the Tax Institute’s SME Tax Adviser of the Year in 2017, is a key figure in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners in South Australia and a frequently recommended expert by Doyles Guide. VdV Legal holds the prestigious Law Society Gold Alliance status and remains actively engaged with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners globally. VdV Legal's involvement in the community is evident through their support of the Hutt Street Centre, a vital agency for homeless and vulnerable individuals in Adelaide. They've committed to being the Angel for the day in early 2026, reflecting their values and engagement with local initiatives. The firm provides extensive services in various areas. Under business structuring, VdV Legal ensures optimal legal frameworks for new ventures, considering cost and taxation implications. Their expertise extends to business succession, offering guidance on transitions via sales, family successions, or mergers. In the realm of business transactions and restructures, the firm is well-versed in crafting commercially efficient and tax-effective documentation. VdV Legal also excels in preparing commercial documentation, from confidentiality and loan agreements to rental and licensing contracts. Their deep understanding of South Australia's complex state tax laws makes them invaluable for navigating Stamp Duty, Payroll Tax, and Land Tax. In the rapidly evolving area of superannuation, VdV Legal provides advice and structures for self-managed superannuation funds, ensuring clear and effective management of death benefit nominations. Taxation advice and dispute resolution are also within their purview, with the firm offering cutting-edge insights and negotiating with authorities like the Australian Taxation Office when necessary. Trust structures, a complex arena, are tailored to the client's needs with VdV Legal drafting customised instruments for a variety of trust types. In wealth management structuring, the firm addresses not only the growth of wealth but its effective transfer to beneficiaries. Finally, in Wills and Estates, VdV Legal demystifies estate planning, offering crucial advice to ensure assets are distributed according to personal wishes rather than impersonal legislative mandates, thereby safeguarding individuals' intentions after their passing.