Lawton Macmaster Legal

Perth, WA

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About Us

Lawton Macmaster Legal is a respected legal practice based in Western Australia, renowned for delivering expert advice and strategic solutions within the mining and resources sector. With principals boasting over 70 years of combined experience, the firm offers clients a depth of knowledge cultivated through longstanding involvement in the industry. The team at Lawton Macmaster Legal is committed to providing commercial advice tailored to the specific requirements of each client, ensuring the best possible outcomes are achieved. Their approach balances practical business considerations with sound legal principles, underscoring their reputation for integrity and excellence. The firm's expertise spans a range of areas including mining and resources operations, regulatory compliance, and resource management. Lawton Macmaster Legal also provides dedicated support in Native Title matters, assisting with negotiations and indigenous land use agreements. Additionally, the practice offers services in succession law, will disputes, estate administration, and wealth preservation strategies, reflecting a broad commercial law capability. As a boutique law practice, Lawton Macmaster Legal is noted for delivering cost-effective, specialised counsel while maintaining close relationships with clients. Their comprehensive service offering also includes project infrastructure, commercial property, general commercial law, and dispute resolution. Located in Perth at Elizabeth Quay, Lawton Macmaster Legal continues to build on a legacy of legal excellence, combining deep industry insight with innovative legal solutions tailored for the evolving needs of the mining and resources sector.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Lawton Macmaster Legal offers extensive legal support for a broad range of commercial property matters. Their services include advising on and drafting various commercial leasing documents such as Agreements for Lease, Leases, Sub-leases, and Assignments of Lease, catering to both property owners and small business operators. They also provide expert guidance on Retirement Village Leases, catering to both owners and prospective residents. In addition to lease-related services, the team advises on strata matters, development contracts, and property-related interests such as caveats, easements, and restrictive covenants. They assist with contracts for the sale or acquisition of commercial properties and business assets, as well as handling conveyancing for vendors and purchasers. Their comprehensive approach aims to deliver effective legal outcomes aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

Estate Planning

Lawton Macmaster Legal offers thorough guidance across all aspects of succession and estate administration, assisting clients with drafting Wills—including those featuring Testamentary Trusts tailored to individual circumstances—as well as preparing Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. They also provide expert advice to Executors and Administrators on obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration and managing the complexities involved in administering deceased estates. The team is experienced in representing clients in disputes involving Wills, including Family Provision Act claims and challenges to a Will’s validity. Additionally, they support financial advisors and accountants with succession planning for Family Trusts and related estate matters, preparing necessary trust documents such as Deeds of Variation and Deeds of Appointment of Trustee. Their comprehensive approach ensures clients receive effective legal solutions tailored to their specific succession planning and estate administration needs.