Business
Advice for businesses at every stage, from transactions, leasing and succession to pharmacy law.
Strategic legal guidance when it matters most.
About Us
Mullane Lindsay, founded in Newcastle in 1976, has grown from a Hunter Valley firm serving local clients to serving clients Australia-wide and an international client base with interests in Australia.
Our firm is made up of specialist practice groups that deliver legal advice across business, estate planning, family law, insurance, litigation and property.
Legal problems rarely arrive at a convenient time. A dispute, a separation, a death in the family, or a decision about your business can all feel overwhelming, and the law can be hard to read when you are in the middle of it.
That is where we come in. We explain things in plain language, we tell you where you stand, and we work with you towards an outcome that suits you and the people who matter to you.
Strategic legal guidance when it matters most.
We start with a confidential conversation. There is no jargon and no pressure, just a clear sense of your options and what we would do next.
How we can help
Our team are experts. Our work is organised into core areas of legal expertise.
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Estate Planning
Wills and trusts, probate, contesting a will and superannuation, explained in plain language.
Family law
Clear guidance through separation, parenting, property settlements and financial agreements, with accredited specialists.
Insurance
Professional negligence, liability and property claims, for insurers, professionals and individuals.
Litigation
Resolving commercial disputes, equity claims, insolvency and estate disputes, in or out of court.
Property
Conveyancing, transactions, leasing and developments across Newcastle and the Hunter.
Latest insights
Practical guidance from our team on the legal questions that Hunter families and businesses face.
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Why cutting corners on your Will can lead to costly estate litigation
Attempting to save money on a Will can expose an estate to far greater cost later. A recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision illustrates how informal testamentary documents can…
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The AML Act and You
The Anti- Money Laundering and Counter- Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (“AML Act”), sets out the checks, questions and processes that will soon be implemented to prevent criminals from using…
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Unicomb v Blais [2024] NSWSC 903 - Harman Undertaking
Purpose To distil the key practical principles from Unicomb v Blais regarding when the Harman undertaking (implied obligation) applies to affidavits and when parties may use such material in subsequent…