Hutchinson Legal is a local law firm with a long history in the Ringwood area. We have a strong line-up of skilled legal practitioners with an unwavering commitment to providing legal solutions for life. Hutchinson Legal seeks to provide a high-quality legal service for our clients at every opportunity. From the first consultation, we are committed to finding the best possible legal solution for our clients and to providing the highest level of support, communication and service, until the matter is resolved.
Disputes & Litigation Law
When your business is pursuing a dispute or has a claim brought against it, being well prepared puts you in the best possible position to get a favourable outcome.
Whenever we take on a dispute case, we ensure that we understand the big picture of your case and move forward with resolving your dispute. We appreciate the costs associated with being involved in litigation and strive to ensure that our fees are reasonable and in perspective with our client’s desired outcome. Our lawyers have experience in a wide range of jurisdictions, and we pride ourselves on being able to think “outside the box”.
Three things you need to know about Family Law:
If you are looking for a Family Lawyer in Ringwood, Hutchinson Legal can assist you. We have a dedicated team of qualified family lawyers based in Ringwood.
Our goal is to resolve your matter in a cost-effective and timely matter. Due to the nature of family law, sometimes parties cannot resolve the matter without the assistance of the Court. If your matter does go to Court you can expect Hutchinson Legal to provide expert advice to guide you through every step of the process.
A Will is a legally binding document which enables you to leave your assets to your loved ones in a way which will comply with your legal obligations and minimise the possibility of a challenge to your wishes.
Powers of Attorney are very important documents which appoint a person or people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime, if you are unable to do so on your own behalf.
These documents are sometimes called a Will for Superannuation Funds. They direct the Trustee of the Super Fund to pay your Death Benefit either directly to a Dependent or to your Executor.
Hutchinson Legal provides experienced advice and assistance in relation to a wide variety of bankruptcy and corporate insolvency matters. We regularly advise insolvency practitioners in relation to their administration of insolvent companies and bankrupt estates, as well as company directors and individuals needing to understand the legal consequences of their particular insolvency related circumstances. We also regularly advise people adversely affected by the insolvency of family members to preserve their assets as far as possible.
When an individual or company cannot pay their debts as and when they are due, they are insolvent. Working out the date when you actually become insolvent can have potentially large ramifications for past transactions dealing with your assets, as an insolvency practitioner may have statutory rights to set aside those past transactions.
In Australia, bankruptcy only applies to insolvent individuals, not companies. You can either apply for your own bankruptcy if you are insolvent, or a creditor may apply to a Court to obtain an order making you bankrupt. Again, the date of your insolvency and the date of your bankruptcy can have ramifications for past transactions dealing with your assets.
Conveyancing is one of the most important steps involved in buying or selling a property, but it can be confusing and potentially risky if done incorrectly. Conveyancing is simply a term used to describe the transfer of legal title from one person or entity to another.
As Property lawyers, we are able to advise Landlords and Tenants in relation to Commercial and/or Retail Leases. We will be able to provide advice and ensure that the lease you enter into complies with the law.
We advise our clients on rules, requirements and obligations under Owners’ Corporation Laws. We can also represent you in any disputes with Owners’ Corporations.
A number of issues that we see in employment law disputes tend to be the result of miscommunication between members of staff and management, unawareness of requirements under the Fair Work legislative framework or contractual obligations, and not adhering to, or lack of, internal workplace policies when dealing with complaints or under-performance issues.
We strongly believe that disputes in the workplace can be more or less avoided when proper advice is given before a dispute arises. When the relationship between the employee and employer has broken down, it is often difficult to find a resolution that will satisfy either of the parties involved.
Accordingly, if you or someone you know is experiencing some issues in the workplace or about to start a new job where there is ambiguity as to the obligations required under an employment contract, please contact our Employment Law team who would be happy to assist.
Criminal Law
At Hutchinson Legal, we work with integrity, consideration and reliability to be able to provide you with the best legal advice and service tailored to your needs.
The criminal justice process can often be daunting and stressful. We are committed to being caring, professional and dignified from beginning to end and we will be by your side throughout your journey.
Our lawyers appear at all Victorian Courts, including specialist courts such as the Assessment and Referral Court and Drug Court, and with our flexible pricing based on the complexity of your file, we are sure to suit your situation.
With offices in Ringwood and Melbourne, we offer you flexibility in scheduling an appointment.
Businesses often enter into a broad range of agreements with other parties throughout the course of their operations. The most common of these agreements are contracts for the acquisition and sale of goods and services.
If you are considering purchasing a business or franchise, Hutchinson Legal can provide practical legal advice and assist you with the process.
If you are considering selling a business or franchise, Hutchinson Legal can provide practical legal advice and assist you with the process.
We are able to advise corporations and companies on Shareholders’ Agreements, Directors’ duties and responsibilities, Company Constitution, Shareholders Disputes and Corporate winding up and administration.
Hutchinson Legal has expertise in providing assistance to businesses in terms of choosing a suitable business structure.
When a business considers advertising its product or service, establishing a competition or promotion, considering its warranty or refund policies or similar issues, it is important to comply with the legislative requirements.
