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Chua Tan Associates
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About Us
Chua Tan Associates is a prominent Melbourne-based law firm and notary public that has been serving the community since 1990. Our firm offers a wide array of legal services, focusing on delivering practical, economical, and clear legal advice. We pride ourselves on our commitment to professional ethical standards and prioritising our clients' best interests, ensuring confidentiality and satisfactory outcomes. Our expertise spans several practice areas, including immigration law, family law, commercial and residential conveyancing, commercial contracts, civil litigation, mediation, and criminal law. Our notary services are also known for their excellent value and efficiency. Chua Tan Associates has a strong connection with the Chinese community, frequently assisting businessmen with disputes involving Chinese individuals and companies. Our familiarity with Chinese culture often allows us to mediate effectively in such disputes. We provide comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele, ranging from individuals and associations to small and large businesses across Australia and internationally. Our team is dedicated to delivering efficient and high-quality legal solutions. In immigration law, we boast a number of Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists, recognised for their exceptional expertise in migration matters. This accreditation is the highest level of legal qualification in Australia, achieved by an exclusive group of lawyers. Our family law services cover a broad spectrum, including divorce and separation, child custody, property division, and domestic violence interventions, ensuring our clients receive the support and guidance they need during challenging times. In commercial law, we offer services related to the sale and purchase of businesses, commercial leasing, business structuring, and a variety of agreements and compliance matters, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our wills and probate services include will preparation, estate management, probate applications, and dispute resolution, providing peace of mind to our clients in managing their future planning and estate matters. For property and construction law, we offer comprehensive advice and services, including contract reviews, property transactions, developments, and finance. In criminal law, we handle a wide range of cases, from appeals and assault defence to cybercrime and white-collar crime, providing robust representation and support. Our civil litigation team is adept at handling commercial disputes, debt collection, bankruptcy, and employment disputes, striving to achieve favourable outcomes for our clients. We also offer dedicated mediation services for family disputes, commercial conflicts, and community disputes, facilitating constructive dialogue to reach amicable resolutions. As a notary public, we provide services to notarise personal and company documents, offering assurance in proving identity and the legality of documents. Chua Tan Associates is committed to delivering legal excellence and fostering long-term client relationships, making us a trusted partner in your legal journey.
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Commercial Law
At Chua Tan Associates, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the diverse needs of businesses navigating the Australian commercial landscape. Our experienced commercial lawyers deliver practical, timely, and effective solutions whether drafting business documents or advising on company structures. From facilitating the sale and purchase of businesses to handling intricate commercial leasing matters and crafting tailored partnership agreements, we offer insightful advice that bolsters informed decision-making in a complex business environment. We are well-versed in a spectrum of commercial legal cases, from the formation of proprietary companies and business name registration to the intricacies of joint venture agreements and franchise operations. Our expertise includes navigating the intricacies of directors’ duties, corporations law, banking and finance, as well as disputes and litigation, ensuring that our clients are not only compliant but strategically positioned for success. By staying attuned to the shifting regulatory and compliance landscape, we assist clients in mitigating risks and seizing opportunities within the dynamic Australian market.
Criminal & Traffic
Chua Tan Associates offers a comprehensive suite of criminal law services, effectively defending clients across various offences. With a strong emphasis on assault and sex crime defence, the firm ensures robust representation by examining all facets of the case, including witness statements, evidence admissibility, and cultural context, particularly for their Chinese-speaking clients. Their expertise extends to family violence cases, where understanding cultural nuances and communications provides significant advantages in defence strategies, alongside crucial immigration and criminal law advice. The team also adeptly manages complex issues associated with white-collar and drug crimes, benefiting from a solid grounding in accounting and business practices relevant to the Chinese community both in Melbourne and broader Australia. Asset forfeiture, cybercrime, and Council charges are also handled with a keen awareness of the intricacies involved in these offences, ensuring clients' rights are upheld throughout legal proceedings. Whether it's defending against traffic crimes or providing defence in Children’s Court matters, Chua Tan Associates combines legal acuity with cultural competence to deliver unparalleled legal support.
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