Whitelaw Legal Group - Family Lawyers Burnie, Tasmania | Contract Lawyer | Building Law Firm | Business Solicitor Burnie

Burnie, Australia

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Burnie, Australia

Whitelaw Legal Group is a Burnie, Tasmania based incorporated legal practice focused on serving NW Tasmania’s business and professional community. The firm delivers a broad range of specialist services, including Business and Commercial Law, Workplace and Employment Law, Family Law Property Disputes, Building and Construction Disputes, Estates and Will Disputes, and Intellectual Property Protection, reflecting a cohesive approach to both commercial and personal legal needs.

Led by Christopher Whitelaw, who relocated to NW Tasmania in late 2016, the firm positions itself as a neighbourhood law firm that combines experience with accessibility for clients across the region. It emphasizes practical, results-oriented advice, a transparent client experience and a value guarantee that aims to charge only after value is delivered.

Whitelaw Legal Group structures its client work around an Open Door Policy and an 8-step system that starts with triage and a blueprint before any fees are charged. The practice prioritizes alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation, to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively, with litigation reserved for necessary or unavoidable situations.

About Whitelaw Legal Group - Family Lawyers Burnie, Tasmania | Contract Lawyer | Building Law Firm | Business Solicitor Burnie

Practice areas

Family

Business

Employment & Labor

Real Estate

Intellectual Property

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Whitelaw Legal Group's Family practice in Burnie delivers tailored, confidential support for divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and related disputes. The lawyers triage each case, produce a blueprint for resolution, and emphasize negotiation and mediation to reach fair outcomes quickly and at lower cost, with court action reserved for necessary moments.

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

Spousal Support / Alimony

Property Division

International Family Law

Parenting Plans

Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements

Family Mediation

Relocation

Grandparents' Rights

Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction

Whitelaw Legal Group advises on the full spectrum of business and commercial law in Burnie, including buying and selling a business, commercial leases and contract disputes. The firm uses its open door policy and an action blueprint with fixed price quotes to map costs and timelines, and it prioritises early dispute resolution through ADR such as negotiation and mediation before considering litigation.

Accounting & Auditing

Communications & Media Law

Employer

Health Care

International Business

Legal Document

New Business Formation

Office Solutions

Tax

Whitelaw Legal Group provides specialist employment and workplace law services in Burnie, helping clients prevent disputes through well drafted contracts, policies and governance. Services include upgrading contracts, on-tap advice, early intervention dispute management, mediation, and court or tribunal representation when needed, with a focus on compliance with anti-discrimination, anti-bullying and Fair Work Act requirements.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Non-Compete & NDA Agreements

Independent Contractor & Misclassification

Whitelaw Legal Group handles building and construction disputes in Burnie, representing homeowners and builders in contract reviews, early negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution, and providing litigation if necessary. The firm emphasises cost-efficient resolution and aims to resolve disputes quickly through ADR before resorting to court action.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Easements & Boundary Disputes

Title Disputes & Property Tax Appeals

Whitelaw Legal Group protects intellectual property in Burnie by identifying IP within a business, advising on registration where available, enforcing rights, and safeguarding copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs and commercially confidential information as assets of the business.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

Trade Secrets

IP Litigation & Enforcement

IP Licensing & Transactions

Domain Disputes (UDRP)

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