The principals and staff of Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams are very pleased to welcome the team from Boothby & Boothby to our firm. They are based at our Mount Waverley office and practise predominantly in our property and wills and estates departments. Wills and other deeds that were held by Boothby & Boothby are now held by Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams. Read More
Irina Watson joined the firm in December 2019. She brings with her 14 years experience in building and construction law, both in residential and commercial areas. Irina is involved in the Housing Industry Association and is Vice Chair of the Legal Services Committee therefore she has the insights of the latest developments in legislation relating to the domestic building industry. Read More
Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams Lawyers have merged with the Malvern East law practice of John R Sharkie, Lawyers & Solicitors. John Sharkie and Brendan O'Keefe have both moved across to Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams and are based at our Mount Waverley Office. Read More
The Building Amendment (Cladding Rectification) Bill 2019 (Bill) was introduced into the Legislative Assembly by the Victorian State Government on 15 October 2019. The Bill introduces amendments to the Building Act 1993 (Principal Act) including but not limited to: Read More
The purpose of Retail Leases Act 2003 (Act) is to “enhance the certainty and fairness of retail leasing arrangements between landlords and tenants and the mechanisms available to resolve disputes concerning leases of retail premises”. One mechanism used to enhance that certainty and fairness is the requirement that certain information about the premises be disclosed to the tenant to ensure the tenant is aware of the implications of entering into a lease. Read More
The sale of your main residence (home) is generally exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). If you pass away, your main residence may be sold by your executors or beneficiaries. This article outlines the main residence exemption for deceased estates and the ‘safe harbour’ for executors and beneficiaries to access the exemption where certain factors delay the sale. Read More