Clear legal advice for business and life.
Trusted advice in taxation, wills and estates, cross-border investment, commercial matters and litigation, backed by property, notarial and company services. Law Australia acts quickly to protect your interests.
Our services
Our key practice areas are taxation, wills and estates, cross-border investment, commercial advisory and litigation. We also offer property, dispute resolution, debt recovery, notarial and ASIC agent services.
Taxation
Strategic advice on the tax consequences of business, property and investment decisions, from a Chartered Tax Adviser with a Master of Laws in tax.
- Business structures and restructures
- GST, CGT, stamp duty and land tax
- ATO objections and disputes
Wills & Estates
Wills and estate plans tailored to your family and assets, and practical guidance for executors when it matters most.
- Wills and testamentary trusts
- Powers of attorney and guardianship
- Probate and estate administration
Cross Border Investment
Guidance for overseas investors coming into Australia and Australians investing abroad, covering regulation, structure and tax.
- FIRB applications
- Structuring and foreign purchaser duty
- Checking proposed offshore investments
Commercial Advisory
Commercially sensible advice for business owners, from setting up and contracting through to buying or selling a business.
- Contracts and terms of trade
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Buying or selling a business
Litigation
Thorough preparation and realistic advice when a dispute goes to court or a tribunal, with experienced counsel briefed where needed.
- Starting or defending proceedings
- Commercial, tax and estate disputes
- Enforcing judgments
Other services
Debt Recovery
Letters of demand, statutory demands, court proceedings and enforcement to recover money you are owed.
Learn more →Dispute Resolution
Negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes early, saving you the time and cost of going to court.
Learn more →Property & Conveyancing
Residential and commercial purchases and sales, contract reviews, leases and off-the-plan transactions.
Learn more →Notarial Services
Witnessing, certifying and authenticating documents for use overseas, plus arranging apostilles and legalisation.
Learn more →ASIC Agent
Company registrations, changes to company details, annual reviews and other ASIC lodgements.
Learn more →A practical firm that is easy to reach.
Law Australia is a Sydney-based law firm where service is personal, considerate and professional. We work collaboratively with clients to achieve sound, practicable and cost-effective results.
Based in Ultimo, close to Pyrmont, Haymarket, Chippendale, Surry Hills and the Sydney CBD, we act for clients across NSW and work with people and businesses overseas.
Broad expertise, one contact
Business, property, tax and estate matters often overlap. We handle them together, so nothing falls through the gaps.
International reach
Notarial services and cross-border advice for clients with legal and business interests across multiple jurisdictions.
Personalised advice and tailored solutions
We take the time to understand your circumstances and goals, then tailor our advice and solutions to suit you.
Secure electronic settlementsMeet our Principal Solicitor
Lucy Nguyen
Lucy has led Law Australia as Principal Solicitor since 2016. She brings more than 20 years' experience advising on Australian and international tax and legal matters, including roles at KPMG Tax & Legal and Deloitte, and six years as a Senior Associate at Balazs Lazanas & Welch, a boutique tax law firm.
A Chartered Tax Adviser with a Master of Laws in tax, Lucy brings a commercially sensible and pragmatic approach to every matter. She helps clients understand the tax and practical consequences of their decisions before they act.
- Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Applied Finance), Western Sydney University
- Diploma of Legal Practice, Western Sydney University
- Master of Laws (Tax), University of Sydney
- Chartered Tax Adviser, The Tax Institute
- Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW, 2005
- Appointed a Notary Public by the Supreme Court of NSW, 2016
- Entered in the Register of Practitioners of the High Court of Australia, 2018
Resources
Trusted, official sources for common legal questions.
LawAccess NSW
Free government legal information and referrals for people in NSW.
Visit site →ASIC for business
Starting, running and closing a company in Australia.
Visit site →ATO latest news
The latest tax and super updates from the Australian Taxation Office.
Visit site →Foreign Investment Review Board
Rules for foreign investment in Australian property and business.
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Submit an enquiry
Tell us briefly about your matter and we will get back to you.
- Phone
- (02) 8999 1771
- Languages
- English
- Office & postal address
- Law Australia
Suite 5, 330 Wattle Street
Ultimo NSW 2007