Advocacy in all civil jurisdictions - Farrar Lawyers (FL) can fully represent clients in litigious matters from the initial inquiry through to hearing of the matter without the need for barristers in certain matters. Clients are given direct access to a senior solicitor throughout the conduct of matter and are kept fully informed of developments and of the possibility for early resolution. This ensures that the overall costs to the clients are kept in check.

Bankruptcy and Personal Insolvency – FL provides sound and astute advice on steps that can be taken when individuals are faced with financial problems. FL acts for both individual debtors and trustees in bankruptcy and is therefore placed in a unique position to advise from “both sides of the fence”. FL can assist with identifying alternatives to formal bankruptcy such as personal insolvency agreements or compositions.

Corporate Insolvency and Reconstruction – FL are able to assist directors, financiers and other affected parties, in identifying ways of turning around a struggling business, or if that is not possible, in connecting those affected with appropriately qualified professionals. FL acts for directors, financiers, liquidators, receivers and managers, voluntary administrators and accountants, as well as individuals. FL has significant experience in matters involving the interpretation and application of the corporations legislation.

Commercial law – FL has experience in various aspects of commercial law and other transactional based matters. FL is able to draft many forms of agreement from a simple sale of business to more complicated loan facility agreements and other security documents. FL is able to assist with setting up various forms of associations or corporate structures and in formulating agreements between stakeholders in such structures.

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution – The principal of FL has significant experience in both large scale and smaller matters. FL is able to devote appropriate resources dependent on the nature of the litigation and the financial capacity of the client. FL also prides itself in “thinking outside the box” when it comes to creative solutions to otherwise complex and potentially protracted litigation. Early resolution before the expenditure of large sums is encouraged although FL is equally as willing to pursue or defend claims with vigour.

Debt Recovery and Ledger Management - Ensuring your business has a solid cash flow is key to financial successful. If your business is being weighed down by late payments and unpaid bills, FL can help with implementing strategies and procedures in ledger management to decrease down time for your business.

Insurance – FL is able to act in a variety of insurance matters including advice on policy interpretation, acting for directors or officers, or companies in relation to professional indemnity claims. The principal of FL has previously undertaken a significant number of insurance matters for many of Australia’s leading insurance companies.

Property transactions (commercial and residential) – FL can assist in ensuring your investment within the property market is a sound and protected. FL provides conveyancing services for both sales and purchases of property.

Trade Practices - With extensive knowledge of the Trade Practices Act, we can provide advice and guidance in regards to misleading and deceptive conduct, breaches of the fair trading legislation and other consumer protection legislation.