At Koffels, we assist our clients to have the confidence in their decision making and we have a solid understanding of the requirements of all stakeholders including mortgage brokers and real estate agents. We pride ourselves on offering an efficient, personalised and cost-effective service on the sale and purchase of both residential and commercial properties in Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.
Our property lawyers have the expertise and experience to help you successfully complete any property transactions such as subdivisions, old system, qualified and company law as well as transfer of real estate with the transfer of business assets.
Internationally, we have an extensive experience in acting for Australian purchasers buying investment properties in different jurisdictions such as Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. We also represent foreign investors from diverse locations purchasing real estate in Australia including China, India, United Kingdom, New Zealand and USA.
Alan Jones one of Australia’s most powerful broadcasters now faces 44 charges of indecent assault spanning nearly two decades. With nearly 11 complainants and allegations ranging from abuse of authority to repeated acts of indecency, the case raises profound questions around the criminal prosecution of historical abuse, and brings into question the liability of the institutions that platformed him.
Koffels Solicitors & Barristers urge anyone connected to Whalan Public School in the mid-to-late 1980s to share information about historical child sexual abuse. Even small details or memories could assist ongoing investigations and support survivors seeking justice
Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy grants individuals a direct cause of action for significant breaches, covering intrusion and misuse of private information and balancing privacy with public interest. Exemptions exist for journalists and authorities.
The ACT proposes broader organisational liability for child abuse after Bird v DP. This Q&A explains what’s changing, why survivors’ groups support reform, why Scouts ACT is concerned, and what these changes could mean for community organisations and survivors.