Ross Ward

Ross Ward is a distinguished legal practitioner with a robust track record in managing an array of complex legal issues within the realms of commercial disputes, construction law, insurance law, estates and probate, debt recovery, and insolvency. His clientele includes a diverse array of builders, developers, architects, project managers, and homeowners, for whom he provides adept representation in intricate litigation matters. Beyond courtroom advocacy, Ross is proficient in 'front-end' legal work, encompassing contract drafting, negotiation, and providing insightful advice, ensuring clients are well-armed in their contractual engagements. Ross's legal acumen extends to representing individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises in intricate commercial disputes. Clients benefit from his strategic insight, particularly in disputes involving large financial institutions. Having represented one of the 'big four' banks and several second-tier lenders, Ross possesses acute knowledge of their operational modalities, offering a unique advantage to those he represents. In the domain of wills and estates, Ross brings substantial expertise. He is well-versed in preparing both straightforward and complex wills, including testamentary trusts, as well as in handling contested estates. His work in probate ranges from the uncomplicated to the intricate, ensuring comprehensive services in estate management. Ross's proficiency in insolvency law is underscored by extensive experience acting on behalf of leading insolvency practitioners in Sydney, managing proceedings in the Supreme Court and other judicial forums. This, combined with his business acumen developed over thirteen years of running his own firm, allows Ross to deliver strategic, practical legal guidance. Admitted as a solicitor in 1994, Ross extends his services beyond domestic confines, representing European clients from the Czech Republic in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, facilitated by his proficiency in French and his residency in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, Ross is a Costs Assessor, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW, which highlights his particular expertise in the assessment of legal costs. His multifaceted skills and extensive experience make him a formidable advocate and trusted advisor to his clients.