Galbally & O'Bryan

Criminal Law

Galbally & O’Bryan has represented clients in some of the most significant and complex criminal law inquiries and trials in Australia. Today we are regarded as one of the country’s leading defence law firms.

The legal system is complex. It is essential to have experienced and well-resourced criminal lawyers who can provide expert strategic advice.

Our department, headed by Partners Paul Galbally, Kartya Gracer and Catherine O'Bryan, has the experience and resources to assist you. This motivated team of lawyers is committed to ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have access to the best legal advice.

For further information please contact Paul Galbally, Kartya Gracer or Catherine O'Bryan on (03) 9200 2533 to assist you in these matters, or email our criminal Partners directly:

Injury Compensation

At Galbally & O’Bryan we understand that injury claims are stressful and that the compensation you receive has a direct impact on your financial security.

Over the years, our dedicated group of personal injury lawyers, led by Nicholas O’Bryan, has successfully resolved thousands of claims of varying complexity including claims related to transport and car accident injury, WorkCover, public liability and medical negligence.

We help you to understand your compensation rights and entitlements by providing clear legal advice. We work to maximise your compensation entitlement and to resolve your claim as quickly as possible in a cost effective manner.

Each personal injury case is managed by a Partner of the firm. Some of our lawyers are also medically qualified; a significant advantage when contesting medical issues linked to entitlements.

‘No win – no charge’

We provide access to legal assistance regardless of your financial position and generally act on a ‘no win – no charge’ basis. We offer free initial phone advice and, if we think we can help you, a free first consultation.

Family Law

At Galbally & O’Bryan we recognise that the breakdown of a relationship or marriage is one of the most stressful and traumatic events in a person’s life. This is why we always aim for a timely resolution, to minimise your emotional and financial burden.

Our advice is strategic, commercial and cost effective. We are mindful of the emotional issues involved in family breakdown. Our knowledge and experience in the dispute resolution process ensures we can help you resolve matters amicably and with dignity.

Our goal is to achieve quick, practical and fair out of court solutions. If this is not possible, we will act decisively on your behalf in court proceedings.

Whether you are seeking legal advice about your marriage or relationship, children or financial issues, our lawyers will be able to provide you with practical advice and strategies.

Commercial Litigation

Galbally & O’Bryan’s commercial litigation team provides high quality legal services without ‘big firm’ costs.

Our team is highly respected with knowledge on all forms of litigation including contractual and property disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, insurance litigation and misleading and deceptive conduct claims.

Our lawyers assist business, corporate and private clients to resolve a broad range of commercial disputes in a timely and cost effective manner.

We approach commercial disputes with a simple aim – to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. In many cases this does not involve court action. Rather, it involves a commercial resolution to your satisfaction prior to litigation.

If court action becomes necessary, we have the skills and experience to take on complex litigation.
 

Wills & Estates

If you have been left out of a Will or have not been provided for adequately, Galbally & O’Bryan’s Wills and estate team can assist you with expert advice and representation.

Disputing a Will can be complex, distressing and time consuming. It is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible as strict time limits apply to making a claim. We will help you obtain your entitlement by guiding you through the process with understanding and sensitivity.

Wherever possible we aim to resolve disputes through negotiation, which avoids the cost and ordeal of going to court. We offer free, no obligation advice by phone and/or a first meeting to explain your rights and obligations. We usually act on a ‘no win – no charge’ basis.

Helping families with Wills, probate and estate admin

Our Wills and estate team can also help you make a new Will or review an existing one to ensure it best reflects your wishes. We can advise on the role of an executor and guide you through all aspects of estate administration, family/testamentary trusts, applications for a grant of probate or urgent letters of administration where there is no Will.

Property & Business Law

At Galbally and O’Bryan we have seen that a business can only succeed if there is proper attention to the regulations and laws governing its set up and management.

When buying, selling or conducting a business, you have rights that need protecting. You must also meet legal obligations, which are many and varied.

We can assist you with your contracts, intellectual property, franchise, joint venture, shareholder and partnership agreements.

Our expert advice will also alert you to issues you have not considered and assist in avoiding or resolving disputes that may arise in your business dealings.

Leases/property conveyancing

We act for landlords or tenants in the leasing of property and any disputes that may arise from the occupation of a property.

Our expert advice will assist you to meet your legal obligations and protect your rights.

We can also assist you in all your conveyancing needs efficiently and at a competitive rate.