Ward Keller

Sydney, Australia

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Ward Keller

Sydney, Australia

Ward Keller is the Northern Territory's oldest law firm, dating back to 1910, with the modern firm formed in 1963. As a full service practice, it provides corporate and personal legal services from four offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine and Alice Springs, serving individuals and businesses across the Territory with practical, clear legal advice.

The firm maintains specialist practices in criminal law, family law, migration and conveyancing, with experienced lawyers recognized as leaders in their fields. Ward Keller is a member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide, reflecting its international reach and commitment to high professional standards. The team combines deep local knowledge of the Northern Territory with a full service platform to support complex disputes and transactions.

Ward Keller emphasizes client access and transparency across its NT footprint, including fixed fee arrangements for family law matters and online initial assessments to help clients plan. The conveyancing team operates across Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs, supported by a licensed conveyancer network, ensuring efficient handling of property transactions and related matters for clients in remote and regional areas.

About Ward Keller

Founded in 1963

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Family

Employment & Labor

Immigration

Real Estate

Languages spoken

English

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Ward Keller's criminal defense team provides seasoned NT based counsel across Darwin and Alice Springs, handling a broad range of offences with a focus on practical outcomes and fair representation. The firm supports defence in charges including fraud and other white-collar crime, drug offences, property offences and traffic matters, backed by a collaborative team known for thorough preparation and courtroom experience.

Cybercrime

Weapons & Firearms Charges

Theft, Robbery & Burglary

Probation Violation

Arrests & Searches

Criminal Litigation

Drug Crime

Drunk Driving

Juvenile Law

Sex Crime

Speeding & Traffic Ticket

White Collar Crime

Extradition

International Criminal Law

Ward Keller's family law practice delivers guidance on parenting matters, property settlements, divorce and related orders across Darwin, Alice Springs and regional NT locations. The team offers fixed fees for family matters to provide cost certainty for clients and uses an online intake system to gather information prior to consultations.

Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements

International Family Law

Spousal Support / Alimony

Grandparents' Rights

Family Mediation

Parenting Plans

Property Division

Relocation

Adoption

Child Protection & Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation / Parenting Time

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Ward Keller's employment law practice advises both employers and employees on workplace relations, contracts, termination and compliance issues. The firm provides up to date information sheets on employment law matters, including COVID-19 related updates, illustrating a proactive and educational approach to client service.

Independent Contractor & Misclassification

Non-Compete & NDA Agreements

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Ward Keller's migration team offers advice on Australian visas and migration matters, with migration lawyers regarded as among the best in the Darwin and Northern Territory region.

Family Visa & Reunification

Naturalization

Visa Refusals & Appeals

Asylum

Business Visa

Citizenship

Dependent Visa

Retirement Visa

Work Permit

Citizenship by Investment

Residence by Investment

Golden Visa

Ward Keller's conveyancing practice handles all residential and commercial property matters in the Northern Territory, including drafting and negotiating non-standard contracts, arranging property inspections, and guiding clients through complex conveyancing processes across Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs.

Easements & Boundary Disputes

Title Disputes & Property Tax Appeals

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

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