Borthwick and Butler

Borthwick & Butler Solicitors has been a trusted provider of legal services in Inverell and the surrounding regions since 1867. With a long-standing commitment to delivering prompt, practical, and affordable advice, the firm takes pride in thoroughly understanding each client's unique circumstances and tailoring solutions accordingly. The conveyancing team at Borthwick & Butler brings considerable experience to a wide range of property transactions, whether you are buying your first home, managing rural property transfers, or developing a commercial portfolio. They handle all conveyancing matters efficiently, including residential sales, rural land dealings such as WALs, strata property matters, and complex multi-level transactions. Beyond conveyancing, the firm's solicitors offer comprehensive assistance in property law, covering leasing across various property types, tenancy issues, Crown leases and licences, building contracts, subdivisions, easements, covenants, mortgages, and government grants or duty exemptions. Whether you are subdividing land or entering a building contract, their team provides clear guidance and legal support. In civil and criminal law matters, Borthwick & Butler’s experienced lawyers represent clients in local, district, and supreme courts. They assist with appearances, hearings, trials, bail applications, appeals, apprehended violence orders, and both state and federal offences. Where necessary, the firm coordinates with barristers to ensure strong advocacy. Estate planning and administration are handled with sensitivity and thoroughness, helping clients prepare wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianships, binding death benefit nominations, testamentary trusts, and administration of estates. The firm also provides advice for executors and resolves disputes involving contested wills. Family law services focus on resolving matters such as divorces, property settlements, financial agreements, child custody and support, family mediation, annulments, and cohabitation or pre-nuptial agreements. The team works to find cost-effective and practical resolutions that respect clients’ rights and priorities. For businesses, Borthwick & Butler offers advice on formation, acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, guarantees, warranties, debt collection, employment obligations, administration, small claims, corporate governance, and workplace health and safety. Their guidance helps business owners protect their interests and manage risks confidently. Understanding the distinct legal needs of rural enterprises, the firm provides dedicated agribusiness law support. This includes rural leases, put and call options, succession planning, risk management, share farming agreements, environmental and planning issues, water rights access, and matters relating to government compulsory acquisition. Working collaboratively with financial advisers, Borthwick & Butler aims to safeguard the sustainability and future of farming operations. With over 150 years of service, Borthwick & Butler continues to deliver reliable legal advice and representation across a diverse range of practice areas, ensuring clients receive practical solutions tailored to their individual needs.