Paul Etherington

Paul Etherington is the Principal and founder of Etheringtons Solicitors, a respected legal practice in North Sydney. Since starting as a sole practitioner in 1989, Paul's strategic foresight has driven the firm's growth and respected reputation. With over 40 years of experience since being admitted in 1983, Paul has practised across Sydney, its suburbs, Wollongong, and the UK. His approach is client-centric, focusing on listening, advising on achievable outcomes, and aligning objectives with clients' best interests. In commercial and business law, Paul manages transactions such as company, share, and business sales, drafts complex agreements, and provides guidance on trust law. His expertise extends to resolving shareholder and corporate disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. In Family Law, Paul addresses matters from simple divorces to complex asset divisions, handling cases involving children's relocations, child support, and financial agreements. His practice includes all relationship types, including married, de facto, and same-sex partnerships. Beyond these areas, Paul offers services encompassing wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, and conveyancing. His goal is to secure clients' and their families' futures, approaching each matter with meticulous attention to detail. Committed to resolving disputes amicably, he seeks to avoid court proceedings whenever possible. Additionally, Paul serves as a Public Notary, further enhancing the comprehensive legal services he provides.