Jake McKinley

Sydney, NSW

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About Us

Jake McKinley marks a new chapter in our firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence, accessibility, and inclusivity. With a history spanning over 40 years, we continue to provide exceptional legal services grounded in integrity and innovation. Our boutique firm prides itself on delivering personalised and responsive advice tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring practical solutions that reflect both immediate concerns and long-term goals. Our litigation team offers extensive experience in a wide range of disputes before the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW. We handle urgent relief, property and trust disputes, contractual issues, corporate insolvency, building conflicts, financial services matters, and general commercial litigation. Focused on achieving timely and cost-efficient outcomes, we combine strategic insight with a personalised approach to effectively represent clients in complex matters. In commercial and property law, we provide comprehensive legal support designed to help businesses manage risk and grow sustainably. Our commercial lawyers offer bespoke advice that aligns with each client’s operational reality, avoiding formulaic solutions to deliver forward-looking strategies. The property team manages diverse transactions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, including conveyancing, lease negotiations, development applications, compulsory acquisitions, and dispute resolution, backed by decades of specialist experience. Our family law and wills and estates practices draw on years of experience to provide clear advice and strong advocacy. We assist clients through all stages of family law matters including separation, parenting, financial settlements, and dispute resolution. Similarly, our wills and probate services encompass estate planning, will drafting, probate administration, and contested wills, combining practical guidance with successful litigation outcomes when required. Throughout, our firm remains dedicated to offering intelligent, ethical legal services that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Employment Law

Estate Planning

Family Law

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Jake McKinley offers comprehensive legal support for a broad range of commercial and business matters, providing practical advice tailored to the unique needs of each client. With a strong focus on building long-term relationships, Jake works closely with clients to understand their operations and deliver customised legal solutions that help manage risk and support business growth. His approach avoids one-size-fits-all precedents, anticipating future developments to minimise surprises. Jake’s experience spans complex transactions and advisory roles, including acting for sellers and purchasers in multimillion-dollar commercial property and business sales, drafting shareholder agreements, and advising on financial services compliance and asset protection. He has also assisted clients in creating sophisticated licensing structures, negotiating management agreements, and managing corporate trust matters, demonstrating a broad understanding of commercial law relevant to dynamic business environments.

Litigation & Disputes

Jake McKinley brings extensive experience in litigation, with a focus on matters within the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW. His practice encompasses a broad range of disputes including urgent injunctions, property and trust disputes, contractual issues, and corporate insolvency. Jake is adept at handling complex commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership conflicts, as well as financial services disputes involving mismanagement and professional negligence. Known for his accessible and responsive approach, Jake works closely with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Whether addressing bankruptcy matters, employment conflicts, intellectual property concerns, or estate challenges, he provides pragmatic legal solutions tailored to the specific circumstances, ensuring clients receive personalised and strategic representation.