Terms and Conditions
1. About These Terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. We may amend these Terms at any time without notice by updating this page, and your continued use of the website will constitute acceptance of the updated Terms.
Use of this website does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and us. No lawyer–client relationship exists unless we confirm acceptance of your instructions in writing and provide any required costs disclosure or costs agreement.
2. Website Use
You may access and use this website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes only. You must not use the website to breach any law or in any way that could compromise the website’s integrity, security, or performance, including by introducing malicious code, interfering with systems, or attempting unauthorised access.
We may suspend or restrict access at any time. The website is provided “as is” and we do not guarantee availability, uninterrupted access, security, or error-free operation.
3. Legal Information
All content on this website is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or a substitute for independent legal advice tailored to your circumstances. Information may become out of date or incomplete, and you should not act or rely on it without seeking specific legal advice.
4. No Lawyer–Client Relationship
Accessing this website, submitting an enquiry, booking an appointment, or providing information through online forms does not create a lawyer–client relationship. A lawyer–client relationship arises only when we confirm acceptance of your instructions in writing and provide any required costs disclosure or agreement.
5. Confidentiality and Communications
Communications sent via this website or by email are not secure, confidential, or legally privileged unless and until a formal lawyer–client relationship is established. You should not send sensitive, confidential, or time-critical information via the website.
6. Cyber Security Warning
Cyber-crime is a known risk for legal practices and clients. Emails and electronic communications — including those that appear to come from this firm — may be intercepted or altered by third parties. We will never change our bank account details by email alone, and you should independently verify all payment instructions by telephone or in person with contact details obtained from reliable sources (for example, this website). We are not responsible for losses arising from funds transferred to incorrect or fraudulent accounts where you have not independently verified payment details. This reflects industry risk management guidance.
7. Privacy
We collect and handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our Privacy Policy. We do not sell personal information. Some service providers may store data outside Australia; reasonable steps are taken to ensure compliance with Australian privacy obligations.
8. Intellectual Property
Content on this website (including text, graphics, logos, images and software) is owned by us or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
9. Third-Party Links
The website may include links to third-party content. We do not control or endorse those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices.
10. Liability and Disclaimers
The website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on the website, inability to access it, or links to third-party sites. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of NSW.