Francis Kelly & Grant

Francis Kelly & Grant has been serving the Deniliquin community since 1969, founded through a partnership between David John Grant and Francis Leo Kelly, whose legal practice in Deniliquin dates back to 1927. With a commitment to personalised client service, the firm continues to operate as a small general practice located at 144 End Street, Deniliquin, offering experienced legal support across a broad range of areas. The firm provides practical advice and representation in employment law matters, assisting both employers and employees with employment contracts, statutory entitlements, unfair dismissal claims, workplace changes, redundancies, and health and safety concerns. In civil litigation, the firm supports clients with debt recovery, breach of contract claims, Australian Consumer Law issues and other commercial disputes, delivering thorough guidance and effective dispute resolution strategies. The criminal law team regularly appears in Local and District Courts, handling a variety of matters including traffic offences, general criminal charges, apprehended violence orders, bail applications, and more. The firm can also arrange for counsel representation if required and offers assistance under Legal Aid where eligible. When family relationships break down, Francis Kelly & Grant assists clients with divorce applications, financial agreements including prenuptial arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, parenting orders, child support and mediation, prioritising respectful and clear communication throughout the process. The firm advises on the purchase and sale of businesses, ensuring clients understand the legal implications of different business structures, contracts, leases, finance arrangements, and regulatory requirements such as liquor licence transfers, collaborating closely with accountants and financial institutions. Conveyancing services cover residential, commercial, rural and strata property transactions in both New South Wales and Victoria. Whether dealing with auctions, off-the-plan purchases, subdivisions or water sales, the firm provides comprehensive guidance to protect clients’ interests throughout property dealings. Probate and deceased estate administration is handled with sensitivity, assisting executors and beneficiaries with estate interpretation, court applications for Probate or Letters of Administration, asset identification and valuation, debt settlement, trust administration, and distribution of inheritances. The firm also provides support in contested wills and estate disputes. In estate planning, Francis Kelly & Grant helps clients prepare wills tailored to maximise family inheritances and minimise the risk of contestation. Services include establishing family and testamentary trusts, selecting executors and guardians, and secure storage of important documents. The firm also prepares Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents, enabling clients to appoint trusted individuals to manage their financial and personal decisions in cases of incapacity, thereby providing peace of mind for themselves and their families. With a longstanding presence in the Deniliquin region, Francis Kelly & Grant is dedicated to delivering clear, reliable legal advice and personalised service across a wide scope of legal needs.