Book a consultation

Book an initial consultation

An hour with a senior solicitor. Substantive advice from the first meeting.

For clients who have already decided they want a senior solicitor's view on their matter, and would rather pay for substantive advice than spend a fit-check call first.

The consultation

At a glance.

Length 60 minutes. The consultation always runs the full hour. Who you meet A senior solicitor in the relevant practice area. You may choose your solicitor at booking, or let the booking system show you the next available senior in your chosen practice area. Channels In person at the firm's Riverwood office, in the Sydney CBD by appointment, by phone, or by video. Video consultations use Microsoft Teams. Fee $495 to $660 (incl. GST), depending on practice area. The exact fee for your selected solicitor is shown before you confirm the booking, and is paid at booking. Lead time At least 48 hours from booking to consultation, so reception can complete a conflict check. Most consultations are within a week of booking. Refund The fee is non-refundable once the booking is confirmed, except where the firm identifies a conflict of interest, in which case the full fee is refunded within five business days.

What the consultation covers

You will leave with a clear view on the matter.

The consultation is structured around your matter, not ours. We will spend the first part of the hour understanding the situation in detail, the middle part working through the legal position and your options, and the final part on what to do next, including indicative costs if you would like the firm to act for you.

• A senior solicitor's view on your matter, the legal position, and the merits of any claim or defence
• The options open to you, with the trade-offs between them set out clearly
• A strategy recommendation, including what we would advise doing first
• An estimate of likely costs if you would like the firm to act on the matter ongoing
• An assessment of urgency: what needs to happen this week, this month, or can sit
• Answers to the specific questions you bring to the consultation

Before the consultation

What to bring, or have ready.

A consultation runs more usefully when you arrive prepared. You do not need to organise documents into folders or write a summary; the solicitor will guide the conversation. But the more we can review together in the hour, the more value you take from it.

Bring (or have ready, if the consultation is by phone or video):

• A short summary of the matter, in your own words, as you understand it
• Any key documents already in your possession: wills, agreements, court orders, correspondence, valuations, financial statements
• Names of any other parties involved (other spouse, executors, beneficiaries, co-owners), so we can confirm there is no conflict before substantive advice is given
• A list of the three or four questions you most want answered
• A note of any deadlines or dates that constrain the matter

You will be asked some of this during booking. Anything you have not provided at booking can be brought to the consultation itself.

Book your consultation

Choose a practice area, a solicitor, and a time.

You will be asked a small number of questions for the conflict check, and to pay the consultation fee. You will receive a confirmation email immediately, with everything you need before the consultation.

If this isn't the right route

Other ways to reach us.

You would rather speak first, before paying

The fit conversation is a free 15-minute phone call with a senior solicitor to work out whether the firm is the right place for your matter. Most clients who use this route then book a paid consultation.

Book a fit conversation

You would rather write than book

If you would prefer to send a written description of your matter and have reception respond, the enquiry form is the right starting point. Reception will respond within one business day.

Make an enquiry

Your matter is urgent

The 48-hour minimum lead time exists so we can complete a conflict check before substantive advice begins. If your matter cannot wait, please call reception directly and we will give you an honest view on whether we can help today.

Call 02 9580 9011