Our Expertise

Industry Focused Legal Advice

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Miller Sockhill Lawyers has expertise in many areas and provides industry-focused legal advice to a number of business sectors including the accommodation and retail industries. Whether its Property Law, Commercial Law, Family Law or Succession Law Miller Sockhill Lawyers can and do assist clients ranging from first-time home buyers to publicly listed companies.

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COMMERCIAL LAW

At Miller Sockhill Lawyers, we provide strategic and practical commercial advice to businesses and individuals. 

Our services include:

  • Structuring, including companies, partnerships, and trusts
  • Advice on asset protection and tax minimisation
  • Business purchases and sales
  • Body Corporate disputes
  • Construction contracts and construction dispute
  • Assistance with debt recovery
  • Management rights purchases and sales
  • Contract drafting and negotiations
  • Ongoing business advisory support

We also assist clients with commercial disputes, litigation, and dispute resolution matters, delivering clear guidance focused on protecting commercial interests and achieving practical outcomes. 

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FAMILY LAW

At Miller Sockhill Lawyers we recognise and understand how emotional and stressful a breakdown in any relationship can be. Often people do not know where to begin when organising their post separation affairs and this can become even more so emotionally difficult where children are concerned. Whether you are navigating a separation, divorce, parenting dispute, property settlement, binding financial agreement, spousal maintenance claim, or protection orders, our experienced family lawyers are committed to providing practical legal advice, compassionate support, and strong representation every step of the way. 

Our team assists individuals, couples, parents, grandparents and families throughout Queensland with a range of family law matters. We recognise that every family situation is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your circumstances and develop tailored legal solutions that protect your interests and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Contact us today for your free 15-minute telephone consultation.

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PROPERTY LAW

At Miller Sockhill Lawyers, we provide practical and commercially focused advice across a broad range of property law matters throughout Queensland. Whether you are buying your first home or need assistance with the purchase and sale of commercial property, our team understands that property transactions often involve significant investment and complex legal considerations. 

We regularly assist clients with residential conveyancing and commercial property transactions, off-the-plan purchases, property developments and subdivisions, commercial and retail leasing, easements and covenant matters, property due diligence investigations, contract reviews and negotiations, land titling matters, body corporate matters, securities and mortgage documentation, and property-related dispute resolution. We also advise retirees and their families regarding buying and selling manufactured homes, reviewing site agreements, explaining ongoing fees and occupancy rights, entering into retirement village contracts, residence contracts, lease arrangements, service agreements, and exit provisions. 

Our team is committed to delivering clear advice, protecting our clients’ interests, and ensuring transactions proceed smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

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SUCCESSION LAW

Unfortunately many people pass away without a valid Will leaving behind a huge headache for their loved ones at a time when they are already grieving. Making a Will and planning how your Estate will be distributed gives you a say in what happens to your assets upon your death as well as preventing unneccesary problems for those who are left behind.

It gives you the peace of mind that your affairs are in order and your estate will be administered in the smoothest and most effective way, without personal anguish and expense.

Our succession team is able to assist with the following:

  • Wills and Estate Planning
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Advance Health Directive
  • Probate
  • Administration of Deceased Estates
  • Inheritance Disputes and Challenges to Wills
  • Challenges to Wills