Paul Summers

Paul Summers is a distinguished partner and the founder of Summers Legal Pty Ltd, where he leads the Property Commercial, Business, Corporate, and Elder Law divisions. A legal practitioner since 1985, Paul brings over 30 years of experience to his clients, providing expert advice in property transactions, syndication, joint ventures, and financing. His expertise extends to the structuring of new business projects, commercial and corporate contracts, as well as estate and asset structuring matters. Paul is highly regarded among Perth’s leading property developers and many small to medium-sized companies, as well as prominent high net worth individuals. He offers strategic guidance to accounting, financial planning, and mortgage broking firms. His role frequently involves acting as a director in various corporations, including ASX-listed companies and not-for-profit associations. In these capacities, he provides strategic corporate and governance advice, particularly within the mining and resources sector. Paul's areas of expertise are broad, encompassing property acquisition and disposal, syndication, development, and leasing. He is adept in commercial transactions, business structuring, asset protection, and the intricacies of franchising and liquor licensing. In elder law, Paul guides his clients through estate and succession planning, trusts, wills, and guardianship agreements. His corporate advisory skills cover M&A, private equity, and board governance. Educationally, Paul holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Australia. He is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia. Paul’s role at Summers Legal ensures that his clients receive comprehensive and sophisticated legal solutions tailored to their unique needs.