Trusted for our commercial insight and industry experience

We have unique
commercial insight

With our highly regarded team of lawyers, many of whom have worked inside some of Australia’s most influential commercial enterprises and government bodies, our clients benefit from a unique legal perspective. As exclusive advisors to key industry associations across the Eastern Seaboard, we are deeply integrated into the ongoing lifecycle of the sectors that we advise.

From property development, taxation and environmental planning to employment and dispute resolution, we deliver multidisciplinary commercial solutions with a core focus across the waste, retail, aged care and tourism industries. With the benefit of specialist market awareness, we offer strategic guidance to help companies grow and succeed – whatever your goals.

We have a reputation for
protecting our clients’ wealth

We are also known for working with high net worth individuals and families on private matters. Some of our leading private clients are amongst Australia’s wealthiest families. We regularly transact some of Australia’s most expensive residential property, advise on complex Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and provide advice on complex wills and estate structuring matters. We also act in family law matters. We apply this same expertise and discretion to all our private clients no matter who they are.

We are real experts
who provide real world solutions

We boast multiple Law Society Accredited Specialists, recognised by other lawyers as leaders in the profession and respected for their expertise. We work closely with leading industry and professional networks including from waste and recycling, property development, retirement and aged care and chartered accounting to deliver real world commercial solutions that work.

We support the community

We are support a number of community and charity groups and initiatives and are firmly committed to helping our core industries, businesses and individuals achieve their personal and commercial objectives.

Our Clients

Community involvement

Woolgoolga & District Retirement Village

Woolgoolga and District Retirement Village aims to provide the highest standard of aged care services to the senior members of our community, designed to promote and protect their dignity, health, happiness and participation in the community, regardless of race, culture or religion.

The Village provides independent living accommodation in a range of villa style homes and units as well as low care and high care services in the Aged Care Centre.

Business and Professional Women (BPW)

BPW Australia is a community of women working to end gender inequality. Our members share an interest in the issues that affect women in Australia, and around the world, today. Through their meetings and events, newsletters, personal and professional development programs and other initiatives, BPW connects and empowers women who aspire to do more

Coffs Harbour BCU International Stadium

BCU International Stadium is a first class sporting facility hosting local, regional, national and international sporting events. As one of Coffs Harbour’s most valuable and best used assets, BCU International Stadium caters for a range of sport and entertainment, providing an international standard facility.

Coffs Coast Business Womens Network

The Coffs Coast Business Women’s Network celebrates & supports all women doing business in our region and has a lot of fun doing it. Bringing world class speakers to monthly networking events, BWN provide a platform for growth & education for all business women.

Nextgen Leaders

Nextgen leaders is all about making the most of opportunities and creating an amazing network of like minded individuals who wish success for themselves and those around them. The group is a new initiative of the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce and its aim is to provide younger professionals with development and networking opportunities in an open and social environment.

Careers

We are always looking for people who want to make a difference. Please contact us if you would be interested in finding out why Fishburn Watson O’Brien is a great place to work.