Kernahan Lawyers

Bentleigh, VIC

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About Us

At Kernahan Lawyers, we understand that both business and personal legal matters require not only expertise but a tailored approach to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our firm in Melbourne is committed to delivering customised services that not only aim to meet your objectives but also uncover potential issues and advantages you may not have identified. Our firm prides itself on providing comprehensive and detailed legal advice to both corporate and individual clients. With years of practice, we have honed our skills and expanded our knowledge, enabling us to deliver high-quality services with transparent and reasonable billing practices. This dedication has fostered a loyal and expanding client base within Melbourne and interstate. Our areas of practice encompass a diverse range of services, ensuring we can cater to your specific needs. In business transactions, we guide clients through the purchase and sale of businesses, ensuring due diligence, contract negotiation, and compliance with legal requirements regarding leases, employee considerations, and business structures. Our expertise extends to facilitating transfers of liquor licenses and negotiating franchising agreements. For those looking to sell property, we handle every detail meticulously, from drafting contracts for sale to addressing disclosure obligations and settlement terms. Our approach mitigates risks and aligns with your individual requirements. Our proficiency in Probate and Deceased Estates comes from advising executors and trustees, managing estate assets, applying for probate, and coordinating the distribution of inheritances. We support clients with family mediation, estate litigation, and testamentary trusts, ensuring compliance with estate laws. In the realm of Civil Disputes and Litigation, we manage a variety of conflicts involving debt recovery, contractual disputes, and property disagreements. Our experience includes representing parties in complex matters involving executors, landlords, business partners, and more. We also provide specialised services in Retail and Commercial Leases, focusing on preparing and reviewing lease agreements, negotiating terms, and managing renewals and subleases. Our Commercial and Corporate Law services offer comprehensive legal advice for new and established businesses, covering everything from structural advice and partnership agreements to intellectual property and employment law. We assist with commercial and corporate litigation, estate planning, and administrative law, ensuring your business operates smoothly and within the law. At Kernahan Lawyers, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring our clients feel supported and informed every step of the way.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Kernahan Lawyers offers comprehensive legal guidance for those embarking on the journey of starting a business. Our expertise encompasses advice on business structures, including partnerships, trusts, and corporations, ensuring that your enterprise is founded on solid legal ground. We assist with essential processes such as business name registration and provide support for drafting partnership and joint venture agreements. Our team is proficient in the intricacies involved in buying and selling businesses, lease agreements, and preparing guarantees and security documents. For clients facing financial challenges, we offer counsel on bankruptcy and debt collection, safeguarding your business's financial health. Beyond business formation, Kernahan Lawyers provides strategic advice on estate and succession planning to ensure the seamless transfer of business ownership. Our services extend to employment law, addressing matters such as employment contracts, employee rights, unfair dismissal, and confidentiality agreements. We navigate the complex landscape of administrative law and are skilled in copyright and intellectual property law to protect your business's assets. Our capabilities in corporate and commercial litigation ensure robust representation in court, and we facilitate lending agreements to support your financial strategies. At Kernahan Lawyers, our goal is to provide comprehensive legal solutions to support every aspect of your business venture.

Estate Planning

Kernahan Lawyers possesses extensive experience in estate law, assisting clients in navigating the complex landscape of deceased estates with sensitivity and precision. Our team is well-versed in interpreting wills and guiding executors and trustees in their roles, ensuring that all legal obligations are met with clarity and competence. We are adept at managing interactions with governmental entities such as Centrelink and Veterans Affairs, facilitating the smooth administration of the estate and addressing any potential issues that might arise along the way. Beyond the technicalities of probate application and handling intestacy, Kernahan Lawyers delivers comprehensive support in identifying and managing estate assets, including superannuation, property, and financial instruments. We provide skilled negotiation and mediation services to address and resolve family disputes, ensuring equitable distribution of inheritances and bequests. Our proficient handling of trust management and estate litigation offers clients peace of mind, knowing that they have a steadfast and knowledgeable partner by their side in these often challenging times.