The Team.

Francois was admitted as solicitor in 2001.

He has extensive experience in property and commercial matters including development applications, sales administration and settlements for large scale residential housing projects.

Since arriving in Australia he has dealt in-depth with commercial disputes and litigation, settlements and various estate proceedings. 

Francois represents various Retirement Village operators and deals with a wide range of matters incidental to the industry, including disputes and lease settlements.

Client service is key to our business and the majority of work is generated by repeat instructions, referrals and long-term associations.      

Francois holds a Master of Laws majoring in Employment Law and Dispute Resolution.

Frederik leads our Tax and Superannuation team. 

Utilising his 15 years of experience Frederik acts for taxpayers from large corporations to SME’s and individuals. His close working relationship with accountants, financial planners and other tax experts enables him to find the most effective solution for his clients.

His expertise includes advising on tax-effective business structures, acquisitions and disposals, restructures, mergers, demergers, buy-backs and share cancellations, structured finance packaging and superannuation fund advice. 

Frederik also represents clients in taxation disputes through negotiation, documentation of submissions, objections and appeals, litigation and mediation. His direct intervention with the ATO has often resulted in a quick and inexpensive resolution of what could otherwise be a lengthy and expensive court case.

Frederik is a Chartered Tax Adviser and holds a Master of Taxation.

Mark is an associate in our property and estates team.

He handles a wide range of Property, Commercial and Corporate matters. In addition to his property practice, Mark has a wealth of experience in Elder Law and Estate Planning, including preparation of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Guardianship, Advance Health Directives, Applications for Probate, Applications for Letters of Administration and Deceased Estate Administration. 

Mark has a practical and outcome driven approach to break through complex issues, providing exceptional commercial outcomes and an innovative approach to legal services. 

Mark is passionate solicitor who is determined to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business from Murdoch University. 

Sam is an associate in our commercial and tax team.

He has extensive experience advising clients across a wide range of industries with a focus on achieving commercially beneficial, practical and tax effective outcomes in transactional, structuring and restructuring matters. His areas of expertise include acquisitions and sales, shareholder advice and agreements, trusts, asset protection and succession planning, leasing, self-managed superannuation, as well as broader front and back end commercial matters.

Sam is a firm believer in first getting to know his client’s business to provide a well-rounded, solutions-based approach to the deliverance of legal services, including pro-actively advising on the implementation of strategies and structures to reduce his client’s exposure to risk and to assist in the growth of their business. Sam’s experience in this regard extends to providing advice on workplace relations including award and enterprise agreements, employment contracts and contractor agreements, restraints of trade, dismissals, and general protection claims.

Sam holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) degree.

Having been in the legal profession working as a secretary for over 30 years at various law firms, Anne joined our team in November 2021. Anne supports our legal professionals as a paralegal, assisting in drafting a wide range of legal documents, conveyancing and attending at settlements. 

Her duties also include that of office manager and receptionist.

She is a single mum and lives with her 2 teenage children.

Sharon handles both our company and trust account reconciliations, salaries and all other bookkeeping requirements. She ensures all legislative requirements are correctly adhered to and has a very strong business acumen.

Sharon also works for a number of different clients in a variety of sectors. Prior to arriving in Australia, she operated her own successful business for over 10 years. 

She has a passion for assisting clients and their businesses succeed and thrive, being able to join in on their journey is what she finds most rewarding.

Sharon holds a Master of Professional Accounting from Edith Cowan University.