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Groom Kennedy

Groom Kennedy

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Hobart, TAS
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About Us

Groom Kennedy is a boutique law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania, offering expert legal services across corporate, commercial, property, and private client matters. The firm supports companies at every stage, from incorporation to exit, advising buyers, sellers, and investors on complex transactions that are pivotal to business success. Their approach ensures deals are managed efficiently and effectively, helping clients navigate challenging situations with confidence. In the commercial arena, Groom Kennedy provides practical advice tailored to daily business needs. By gaining a deep understanding of each client’s operations, the team delivers legal solutions that manage risk while adding commercial value. This hands-on approach means the firm treats client challenges as its own, fostering strong partnerships and responsive support. The firm also offers comprehensive property law services for both commercial and residential clients. Groom Kennedy assists with all aspects of Tasmanian property transactions and dealings, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements. Their diligent and solutions-focused approach helps keep property matters progressing smoothly through the necessary channels. Beyond corporate and commercial work, Groom Kennedy advises business owners, individuals, family offices, and not-for-profits on a range of private legal matters. Services include wills and estate planning, family agreements, business succession planning, powers of attorney, international arrangements, dispute resolution, asset protection, and debt recovery. The firm also supports charitable organisations through pro bono work and professional introductions, delivering trusted guidance with sensitivity and efficiency.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Our commercial team brings a thorough understanding of business operations and sector-specific issues to help clients navigate their everyday commercial matters. By immersing ourselves in each client’s unique environment, we deliver targeted advice that effectively manages risk and supports business growth. We assist with a broad spectrum of commercial matters including contract review, government procurement, outsourcing arrangements, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. Our experience also extends to digital transformation initiatives, privacy and data protection, cybersecurity, fintech, biotech, and emerging technologies such as net-zero solutions and agribusiness, ensuring that clients are well-equipped to meet contemporary challenges.

Property Law

Our team provides comprehensive support in all facets of property law for both commercial and residential clients across Tasmania. We guide clients through various transactions and dealings with statutory bodies, ensuring a smooth and efficient process by adopting a diligent and solutions-oriented approach. Our experience spans a broad spectrum of property matters, including conveyancing for commercial, residential, and agricultural properties, leasing arrangements, subdivisions, property development, and due diligence. We also assist with mining tenement reports, marine farming issues, mortgages, encumbrances, duty, easements, and covenants, addressing the diverse needs of our clients with practical and informed legal advice.

Our Team

James Groom

James Groom

Founder & Director

locationHobart, TAS

Specialises in

Commercial Law
Tim Cannon

Tim Cannon

Director

locationHobart, TAS

Specialises in

Property LawCommercial Law
John Wilson

John Wilson

Director

locationHobart, TAS

Specialises in

Commercial Law

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Office Locations

Hobart, TAS

LocationLevel 1, 47 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart, TAS
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 622..

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Disputes
  • Power of Attorney
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Financial Agreements
  • Property and Financial Settlement
Property Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Leases
  • Mortgages