Just Us Lawyers

At Just Us Lawyers, we offer comprehensive advice and representation in the realms of commercial and corporate law, assisting clients with a wide range of business transactions and planning needs. Our team is adept at handling matters related to business structuring, compliance, and strategic planning. We facilitate the sale and acquisition of businesses and properties, guiding both vendors and purchasers through contract preparation, negotiation, lease dealings, including assignments, and arranging settlements. Our service extends to advising on business licences, establishing business names, and preparing crucial documents such as employment agreements and vendor finance agreements. We also support clients in navigating the complexities of franchise agreements and ensuring proper due diligence through thorough searches for clear title. In addition to transactional services, Just Us Lawyers provide expert guidance in retail and commercial leasing matters, representing both lessees and lessors. Our legal professionals excel in lease negotiations, drafting, and management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994. We also address breach notices, facilitate mortgagee consents, and handle lease amendments and surrenders. Our commercial conveyancing services cater to both vendors and purchasers, covering contract drafting and advisement, conducting necessary searches, and resolving issues related to easements, subdivisions, and planning appeals. In every aspect, we are committed to delivering practical and cost-effective legal solutions, ensuring open and transparent communication with our clients.

Just Us Lawyers are equipped with a profound understanding of criminal and traffic law, recognising the substantial stress and implications these charges impose on individuals and their families. With our accomplished team of defence lawyers, including the esteemed managing partner Colin Hardie, we are well-versed in navigating the complexities of court proceedings across the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, as well as handling appeals to the District, Supreme, and High Courts. Our approach emphasises providing early, strategic advice to establish a clear path forward and ensure your best possible defence. Our practice encompasses a broad spectrum of criminal and traffic offences, allowing us to provide comprehensive support and representation tailored to your specific situation. From defending against charges such as affray, assault, and drug charges to handling matters of domestic violence, fraud, and computer crimes, our team is committed to delivering clear, accessible guidance and robust advocacy. Whether you're facing disciplinary hearings, bail applications, or matters involving police interviews or sentencing, Just Us Lawyers prioritise your rights and work diligently to achieve favourable outcomes.

With a comprehensive grasp of employment law, Just Us Lawyers extends expert advice and practical solutions for clients navigating the complexities of workplace issues. Colin Hardie, the founder and managing partner, brings 18 years of invaluable experience in assisting both employers and employees. The firm addresses the entire spectrum of employment matters, from crafting and enforcing employment contracts to managing performance and occupational health and safety concerns. Just Us Lawyers commits to understanding the unique dynamics of each workplace, offering tailored guidance to prevent disputes and litigation, as well as providing robust defence when necessary. The team's adeptness covers intricate facets of employment law, such as dispute resolution, occupational health and safety, and the protection of confidential information. Employers benefit from strategic advice on drafting consultancy agreements and developing workplace policies that align with industrial standards. For employees, the firm provides critical support in circumstances of unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, and harassment, ensuring fair treatment under applicable legislative frameworks. Just Us Lawyers remains committed to safeguarding clients' interests through all phases of the employment relationship, fostering harmonious and compliant workplace environments.

At Just Us Lawyers, our team brings a comprehensive understanding to the intricacies of wills, estate planning, and administration, ensuring clients are supported with expert guidance during what can often be a challenging time. We work closely with clients to create detailed and personalised estate plans that do more than just outline asset distribution; we prepare enduring powers of attorney, health directives and consider the broader impacts of life changes such as marriage or property acquisitions. By reviewing existing legal documents and setting up appropriate trusts, we ensure that our clients’ assets are protected and their family’s future is secured. In the realm of estate administration, Just Us Lawyers offers extensive support to executors managing the estate of a deceased person. We ensure executors are fully educated on their roles and responsibilities, providing assistance in obtaining necessary legal grants and overseeing the asset distribution process. Additionally, we have significant experience in estate litigation, representing both beneficiaries and executors in a variety of disputes, from family provision claims to issues of testamentary capacity. With our expertise, we aim to resolve conflicts effectively, ensuring the intentions of the deceased are respected and beneficiaries’ rights are protected.

Just Us Lawyers is proficient in managing commercial conveyancing transactions in Brisbane, handling various property types such as office spaces, industrial property, retail locations, and rural property. Our expertise includes conducting thorough Due Diligence enquiries and crafting Special Conditions to ensure the protection of our clients when buying or selling commercial property. In addition to conveyancing, we provide comprehensive assistance with leasing transactions. Recognising the unique needs of each lease, we prepare and negotiate bespoke lease documents, manage lease assignments and subleases, and facilitate lease extensions or variations. Our services also extend to advising on the optimal structures for property and business ownership, such as the establishment of discretionary, family, or unit trusts and the creation of effective corporate structures aligned with your goals.