Zafra Legal

At Zafra Legal, our team offers comprehensive expertise in commercial law, adeptly handling negotiations and drafting a broad spectrum of legal agreements. We provide astute advisory services on shareholder agreements, secured transactions, and professional services agreements, amongst others. Our proficiency extends to the establishment and administration of trusts, corporate structures, and joint ventures, offering detailed guidance to facilitate sound business operations. Furthermore, our capability in corporate law is robust, with significant experience in equity capital markets transactions, public and private mergers and acquisitions, as well as ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and corporate governance. Our taxation advisory and litigation division is distinguished by a solid history of delivering successful outcomes. We provide well-informed opinions and strategic planning on corporate and private taxation matters, covering federal aspects such as income and capital gains tax; and state-related issues including transfer duty and payroll tax. Our team is adept at navigating administrative decision disputes and handling the complexities associated with audits, objections, and tax litigation. Additionally, we offer expert guidance on trusts and not-for-profit organisations, as well as superannuation law and planning.

Zafra Legal offers comprehensive legal services designed to provide individuals with clarity and assurance regarding their future and the seamless transition of their wealth to subsequent generations. Their expertise encompasses both personal and commercial succession planning, ensuring that clients' wishes are meticulously documented and strategically implemented. The firm is well-versed in creating detailed estate plans and facilitating wealth transition, utilising tools such as enduring powers of attorney, testamentary trusts, superannuation benefits, and wills to craft bespoke solutions that address clients' unique circumstances and aspirations. In addition to planning and documentation, Zafra Legal is adept in guiding clients through the probate and administration process, ensuring the efficient management of their affairs upon passing. They also handle estate litigation, representing clients in disputes with a focus on achieving resolutions that honour the deceased's intentions while safeguarding the interests of beneficiaries. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in estate matters, Zafra Legal ensures that transitions are managed with sensitivity and legal precision.

The litigation and disputes team at Zafra Legal is adept at navigating complex legal challenges across a broad spectrum of legal contexts. Their practice spans representation and advisory services in the realm of corporate and commercial litigation, helping businesses and individuals address conflicts efficiently and effectively. They are well-versed in handling contentions arising from trust disputes, as well as the intricacies of building and construction disagreements. Furthermore, their capabilities extend into insolvency and bankruptcy matters, offering comprehensive support in situations demanding clear legal direction. Zafra Legal's expertise includes managing contested wills and estate litigation, along with property and leasing disputes, which require a nuanced understanding of both legal obligations and client objectives. The firm's proficiency encompasses assisting clients with pre-litigation advice and debt recovery, ensuring readiness before proceedings commence. They are also equipped to handle employment disputes and provide representation at the Fair Work Commission. Moreover, Zafra Legal addresses issues related to Australian Consumer Law, as well as intellectual property and trademark disputes, providing strategic counsel tailored to safeguard their clients' interests.

Zafra Legal is adept at navigating the complexities of property law, ensuring that clients achieve optimal outcomes in their property transactions and developments. Our legal prowess encompasses a wide array of services, including property acquisitions, sales, and settlements, as well as the intricacies of unit developments and due diligence investigations. We are proficient in handling leasing across various sectors, be it industrial, commercial, or rural, and offer expert guidance on subdivisions, amalgamations, and partitions. Regulatory compliance, including FIRB considerations, is also a critical component of our legal counsel. In addition to traditional property law services, Zafra Legal provides strategic advice on property development agreements and tax-related matters. Our firm is skilled in the establishment of unit trusts and managed investment schemes, crafting of information memorandums, and structuring property financing arrangements. Our aim is to unlock value and deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to our clients' unique property needs, ensuring their ventures are both legally sound and financially rewarding.