John English

John serves as the Managing Director of JMA Legal, where he plays a pivotal role as a senior member of the commercial team. With a concentrated focus on areas such as business sales and purchases, commercial and rural property transactions, commercial and rural leasing, finance law, and superannuation, John brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the firm. His extensive background in banking, government sectors, agriculture, and agribusiness management enhances his ability to understand and address the unique needs of his business and agribusiness clientele. This diverse experience equips him with the necessary skills to navigate complex legal landscapes with precision and efficacy. John's capabilities span a wide range of legal matters, including the sale and purchase of businesses such as hotels and motels, handling commercial and rural property transactions, and managing Water Access Licence agreements. His proficiency extends to commercial and rural leasing, notably involving solar farm projects, as well as obtaining and managing liquor licences and gaming entitlements. In addition to his commercial acumen, John is adept in the areas of wills and estate planning, offering services that cover simple wills, testamentary trust wills, and wills that involve business structures. He is skilled in crafting partnership and shareholder agreements, and provides expert advice on loan agreements, mortgages, and security agreements under the Personal Properties Securities Act. Furthermore, John is proficient in establishing business structures and Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF), including arranging limited recourse borrowing. His dedication to achieving the best outcomes for clients is evident in his commitment to clear communication, striving to draft documents that are not only in plain English but also address the complexities inherent in business law. A steadfast advocate for his clients, John values the role of a trusted business advisor, consistently working to maintain and build strong client relationships through transparent and effective legal counsel.