The principal of Peaston Legal Pty. Ltd. is David Peaston. A member of the Law Society of New South Wales, he is a solicitor with extensive commercial experience. He has owned and managed a range of medium and small businesses including manufacturing, boutique hotel and retail, and has participated as a board member of industry and government authorities.
David enjoys working with individuals and families in the various areas of his legal practice, which is based in Sydney's northern suburbs and northern beaches. Attention to detail is important to him and he strives to bring a pragmatic approach to his work, oriented towards sound commercial outcomes at realistic cost.
David is an active surf lifesaver and a masters surf boat rower with Warriewood SLSC. He has a lifelong passion for snow skiing and is a member of Southern Alps Ski Club in New South Wales.
Practice areas
Real Estate
PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCING
All aspects of property law including :
conveyancing
leasing
easements
caveats
restrictive and positive covenants
transfers and registration of sub-divisions
strata and torrens title matters
Elder Law
WILLS AND ESTATES
Taking clear and concise client instructions and from that generating Wills with unambiguous directives.
Estate planning matters
Defence and Contest of wills
Intestacy (where no will exists)
Powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardianship
Probate
Estate administration
Business
COMPANY AND CORPORATIONS LAW
Business sales and purchases
Share sale agreements
Shareholders agreements
Debt recovery or defence of recovery proceedings