Devanand Saraswati

Devanand Saraswati is a senior commercial and employment lawyer with extensive experience in business transactions, employment law, and estate planning. Since joining Watkins Tapsell in 2009, Devanand has built a reputation for clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and fostering long-term client relationships. She adopts a practical approach to ensure her clients’ business and employment matters proceed smoothly and are customised to meet their specific needs. Devanand works closely with both business clients and individuals, providing comprehensive legal advice with a pragmatic focus. Her expertise encompasses business structuring, franchise and shareholder agreements, property transactions, and the preparation of all forms of employment documentation. In addition, she assists clients with tailored estate plans, ranging from straightforward wills to more complex trust and asset protection arrangements. Her practice also includes advising on commercial property transactions, commercial and retail leasing, business sales and purchases, and issues related to not-for-profit organisations. Devanand has experience advising on family documentation such as trust arrangements, powers of attorney, and wills, as well as matters concerning retirement village and aged care contracts, and loan and mortgage agreements. She also provides services as a Public Notary.