Schweizer Kobras

Sydney, NSW

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About Us

Schweizer Kobras is a distinguished legal practice renowned for its extensive expertise in commercial and business law, precisely attuned to the unique requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals. Our commitment extends to both local and international clients, encompassing businesses and individuals in Australia as well as German, Swiss, and Austrian companies, along with their Australian subsidiaries. Our leadership team is composed of principals Nele Jooste-Jacobs, Michael Kobras, Lisa Sims, and Norbert Schweizer, who guide the firm with a blend of expertise and dedication. Norbert and Michael further contribute to the business community as non-executive directors of various successful Australian companies. Both serve as public notaries, enhancing the breadth of our firm's services. Schweizer Kobras offers a comprehensive suite of legal services, excelling in diverse areas, including Corporate and Commercial Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Property and Conveyancing, Business Establishment in Australia, Deceased Estates, Immigration with a focus on Business and Entertainment Visas, Business Succession Planning, Foreign Estates and Inheritances, and Notarial Services. Our practice is uniquely positioned with international legal expertise, particularly in matters of foreign law as it pertains to inheritance under German and Swiss jurisdictions. We have the remarkable capability to provide bilingual services in English and German, making us potentially the only commercial legal firm in Sydney—and quite possibly across Australia—where professionals are duly admitted to practice in Australia, Germany, and Switzerland. Our team is committed to offering customised, insightful, and effective legal solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients, effectively bridging the local and international legal frameworks.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Property Law

Specialisations

Estate Planning

Schweizer Kobras is equipped to navigate the multifaceted world of wills and estate planning, offering comprehensive services to safeguard client assets and ensure proper distribution according to their wishes. With a keen focus on structuring affairs, we protect estates from potential claims and guarantee that assets reach their intended beneficiaries. Our expertise extends to crafting both straightforward and intricate wills, incorporating testamentary trusts as necessary, and advising on effective strategies for managing superannuation, jointly-owned properties, and other non-estate assets. Our proficiency also encompasses international advisory services, particularly for clients with cross-border assets, primarily in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We adeptly handle the complexities introduced by varied inheritance and taxation laws across these jurisdictions. Additionally, we attentively prepare and assess legal documents such as mutual will agreements, various powers of attorney, trust deeds, shareholder and business succession agreements, ensuring each detail aligns with the specific needs and circumstances of our clientele.

Property Law

Schweizer Kobras offers comprehensive legal services in the realm of property law, navigating clients through both large-scale and smaller commercial and residential property developments. Leveraging their extensive experience, they provide astute advice on acquisitions, sub-divisions, and the sale and purchase of residential lots as well as strata title units, including complex "off-the-plan" transactions and "land and building package" contracts. Their expertise extends to the industrial, commercial, and retail property sectors, covering the entire transactional process for these assets. Their conveyancing and property practice is meticulous in preparing and reviewing a range of critical documents necessary for seamless property transactions. This includes drafting contracts for the sale of land, preparing plans for sub-division, and setting up easements, alongside negotiating loan and funding agreements and mortgages. Furthermore, Schweizer Kobras is adept at crafting joint venture agreements and managing powers of attorney, all of which contribute to their robust portfolio of services aimed at supporting both individual and corporate clients in their property endeavours.