Rivers Lawyers

Rivers Lawyers is a forward-thinking NewLaw firm committed to providing expert legal services tailored to the demands of today’s technologically advanced society. By leveraging new technologies, we engage with clients efficiently and effectively, ensuring that our legal solutions are both value-driven and in alignment with clients' best interests concerning outcomes, time, and cost. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive legal services across all Australian states and territories, as well as to overseas clients. In the realm of property law, Rivers Lawyers offers extensive advice on every aspect of purchasing real estate across Australia. We provide guidance on navigating state-based taxes such as land transfer duty and land tax, ensuring clients fully understand the implications and benefits of exemptions and concessions. Our services extend to the sale and purchase of property, including commercial properties and off-the-plan projects, and we handle property transfers and foreign investment matters. For businesses, Rivers Lawyers offers tailored legal assistance throughout the business lifecycle, from choosing the optimal business structure to understanding the repercussions concerning asset protection and tax planning. Our team excels in drafting and reviewing a wide array of commercial contracts, facilitating negotiations, and mitigating potential disputes, thereby safeguarding our clients' interests. Our expertise further includes areas like commercial and retail leasing, incorporation, liquidation, and the provision of legal services related to e-commerce, franchising, and liquor licensing. We also advise on matters involving cryptocurrencies and offer support with sale and purchase of businesses. Dispute resolution is another cornerstone of our practice. The Dispute Resolution team at Rivers Lawyers addresses conflicts proactively, aiming to resolve issues at their nascent stages through negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution methods, thereby saving on potentially extensive litigation costs. However, if litigation becomes inevitable, our dedicated Litigation team is prepared to diligently represent clients at court or tribunals, regardless of complexity. Rivers Lawyers also manages disputes involving family law, civil and criminal litigation, tax law, motor vehicle accidents, workplace relations, and consumer protection, along with assisting in audit and tax litigation and responding to Fair Work matters. For migration matters, we provide comprehensive services, including family and partner migration, business and investment migration, and navigating skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas. Our firm is proficient in dealing with visa complications, offering assistance with applications for both subclasses 188 and 888 Business Innovation and Investment visas, the subclass 891 Investor visa, and student visas. In cases of visa refusals or cancellations, we guide clients through the review processes at tribunals such as the Migration Review Tribunal and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and advise on judicial reviews and ministerial interventions. Rivers Lawyers is dedicated to supporting clients through every legal challenge with clarity and competence, always prioritising their needs in the ever-evolving landscape of law and technology.