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SWS Lawyers

SWS Lawyers

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Newcastle, NSW
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About Us

SWS Lawyers has established itself as a leading figure in corporate and commercial law since 2012. Our firm is renowned for delivering exceptional outcomes through a team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs with clarity and precision. With our strategic approach, we offer specialist advice across a diverse range of practice areas, including corporate mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, and capital raising, ensuring comprehensive solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses, and government entities alike. Our expertise extends to property and planning law, where we provide insightful guidance on planning, environmental compliance, and property transactions. In the realm of dispute resolution, our team addresses contractual, employment, and shareholder disputes by leveraging a deep understanding of Australian Consumer Law. Additionally, our intellectual property law services focus on the strategic commercialisation and protection of intellectual property rights, tailored to safeguard our clients' innovations. The firm's approach to family wealth and business succession planning ensures that clients receive nuanced advice that aligns with their personal and business objectives. Our employment law and industrial relations capabilities further demonstrate our commitment to providing comprehensive support, including employment contract negotiation and managing workplace challenges such as bullying and discrimination. At SWS Lawyers, we also offer advisory and consulting services to directors, boards, executives, and project teams on governance, disclosure, succession, and transaction matters. This holistic suite of services is supported by our senior lawyers, who bring invaluable experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles both in Australia and abroad. Our size and structure enable us to deliver top-tier legal services efficiently and effectively, reflecting our dedication to excellence in every client engagement.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

SWS Lawyers provides comprehensive legal guidance in corporate and commercial law, focusing on corporate mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, and capital raising. Our dedicated team leverages their extensive experience from prestigious private practice and in-house roles to deliver tailored solutions that meet our clients' diverse needs effectively and efficiently. In addition to corporate advisory, we excel in navigating the complexities of dispute resolution and property law. Our expertise encompasses contractual disputes, compliance issues, and environmental law, ensuring that clients receive practical and strategic advice across a wide range of legal matters. By prioritising clear communication and understanding client objectives, we achieve exceptional outcomes that support the growth and success of businesses, entrepreneurs, and government entities.

Intellectual Property

At SWS Lawyers, our team provides comprehensive guidance on the commercialisation and protection of intellectual property rights. We understand the importance of safeguarding creative and innovative assets for businesses, ensuring clients can maximise their value while mitigating legal risks. Our approach combines strategic insights with a practical understanding of the marketplace, allowing us to navigate complex IP issues effectively. We work closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that align with their business goals, from registering trademarks to negotiating licensing agreements. Our experience in both corporate and commercial law enhances our ability to offer holistic advice that addresses the unique challenges each client faces in protecting their intellectual property.

Our Team

Paul Jayne

Paul Jayne

Partner

locationNewcastle, NSW

Specialises in

Property LawConstruction LawLeases
James Stevenson

James Stevenson

Counsel

locationNewcastle, NSW

Specialises in

Commercial LawTrustsEstate Planning
Andrew Windybank

Andrew Windybank

Director

locationNewcastle, NSW

Specialises in

Commercial LawTrustsIntellectual Property

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Office Locations

Newcastle, NSW

LocationLevel 4, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 2 40..

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • Notary Public
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Patents and Trademarks
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Leases
  • Mortgages