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Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors began its journey in 1985 in Malaysia as Francis Lim & Co. Advocates & Solicitors, under the leadership of Mr Francis Lim as the Principal and Sole Proprietor. After migrating to Australia in 2000, the firm was re-established as Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors & Migration Agents in 2003. Francis Lim brings a wealth of experience in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Building Arbitration, Banking & Finance, and Wills & Probate, having appeared regularly in Malaysian courts during his practice there. Joining Francis are his three sons: David, Dennis, and Dominic. David and Dominic, both graduates from Monash University and the University of Melbourne respectively, serve as Solicitors, while Dennis, a Registered Tax Agent and CPA, enhances the firm’s expertise in tax matters. The firm covers a diverse range of practice areas, including Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Tax, Intellectual Property, Property Law, and Private Client Services. The commercial law team offers expert guidance in contract drafting, corporate formations, mergers and acquisitions, catering to clients from various industries such as healthcare and hospitality. In litigation and dispute resolution, the firm represents clients in complex disputes, frequently appearing in the Supreme Courts and Courts of Appeal in Victoria and New South Wales. The family law team provides compassionate support in issues like divorce and property division, ensuring clients receive resolutions that align with their personal needs. In tax services, the firm provides tailored financial advice, helping clients navigate tax and accounting challenges. The intellectual property team ensures the protection and enforcement of clients' IP rights, offering services in trade marks, patents, and IP licensing. Handling extensive property law matters, the firm assists in transactions and disputes with competence and ease. Their private client services cater to estate planning, asset protection, and cross-border issues with a commitment to confidentiality and bespoke solutions. The combination of expertise and personalised service makes Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors a reliable choice for comprehensive legal needs.
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Commercial Law
Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors offers comprehensive expertise in commercial law, focusing on advising clients on a broad range of commercial contracts. Their experience extends to drafting and negotiating franchising agreements, joint venture arrangements, and partnership contracts, ensuring that business relationships are clearly defined and legally sound. The firm also assists with transactions involving the sale and acquisition of businesses, including franchise operations, providing thorough due diligence and documentation. Additionally, they offer guidance on private lenders loan agreements, supporting clients in securing and formalising lending arrangements tailored to their commercial objectives.
Litigation & Disputes
With extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors effectively manage a wide array of complex legal matters, including banking and finance issues, bankruptcy, and building disputes. Their practice also encompasses business and contractual conflicts, debt recovery, and claims under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, ensuring clients receive comprehensive guidance in both contentious and regulatory environments. The firm further advises on corporations law, equity and trust matters, and intellectual property disputes, as well as leasing and property disputes. They offer skilful representation in probate issues, shareholders disputes, and applications related to proper maintenance and support from deceased estates, demonstrating a broad capability to address diverse legal challenges for individuals and businesses alike.
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Practice Categories
- Deceased Estates
- Estate Administration
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Wills and Estates
- De facto Relationships
- Divorce and Separation
- Financial Agreements
- Property and Financial Settlement
- Disputes
- General Advice
- Patents and Trademarks
- Building and Construction
- Debt Recovery
- Banking & Finance
- Leases
- Property Disputes


