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FAL Lawyers specialise in many fields of commercial law including Technology, Intellectual Property, Corporate & Commercial, Insolvency, and Not-for-Profits. FAL Lawyers are a dedicated team of lawyers proudly serving direct, pragmatic and client focused outcomes to corporate, not-for-profit and government clients.

Like many of our clients we believe in the power of translating complex ideas and information into accessible, end-user driven results. Our passion for the law is balanced with our determination to develop an in-depth understanding of our clients, their needs and the industries within which they operate.
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Our lawyers have extensive experience in acting for government bodies. We act for state and local government, as well as federal government departments and statutory authorities. Our team understands public sector processes and the regulatory framework in which they exist. Therefore, we effectively address the sector's complex legal, commercial and political concerns.
Our firm was established over 25 years ago. Hence, Our vast Corporate & Commercial experience in both the private and public sectors is what sets FAL Lawyers apart. Especially, We have a remarkable background in legal, commercial and business matters. Accordingly, it allows our commercial law team to provide practical, concise advice to clients across all sectors of business.
Charities and not-for-profits are accountable to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC). Therefore, they must follow the guidelines in order to maintain a current registration with the ACNC. Moreover, ensuring the proper charities legal structures in place can help you maximise profits and minimise costs.
Our construction team provides a comprehensive range of construction-related legal services within the Australian building & construction law industry. Specifically developers, owners, builders and subcontractors. Significantly, our construction lawyers come from a diverse background. Moreover, we have technical experience, and qualifications in civil engineering and project management.
Our lawyers provide specialist, commercial and strategic advice. For instance, we work with liquidators, administrators, receivers, bankruptcy, creditors and company directors. Especially, we recognise that business and personal financial hardship issues are often complex. Particularly, they exist across many areas of law including property law, intellectual property, employment law and commercial law.
Reviews (13)
Mark Kenzig
Mark Kenzig
Oct 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Chloe & the team at FAL approached my matter with a high level of professionalism. Chloe's regular communication & updates ensured that I had piece of mind at all times, with a positive and quick outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend or utilize FAL Lawyers again.
Bruce Russell
Bruce Russell
Oct 18, 2021
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FAL provide strategic, authoritative, pragmatic advice in a timely manner. The attention to detail is exceptional whilst the lawyers are approachable, informed and keen to understand the client's business and drivers.
FAL's proactive approach in keeping abreast of recent decisions and changes in legislation and the regular newsletters informing of the latest legal developments ensured I maintained FAL as a trusted business partner.
Mark Kenzig
Mark Kenzig
Oct 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Chloe & the team at FAL approached my matter with a high level of professionalism. Chloe's regular communication & updates ensured that I had piece of mind at all times, with a positive and quick outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend or utilize FAL Lawyers again.
Robert Cowan
Robert Cowan
Oct 16, 2021
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FAL Commercial Lawyers and FAL IP Lawyers have supported the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre and our commercial companies HearWorks, HEAR IP and now HEARnet Ltd through some 30 years of operations. Throughout this entire period, I have found FAL's staff to be highly professional, experienced, and knowledgeable in the field. With their help, we have commercialised IP returning over $20m, and spun out two companies. FAL have always been highly responsive, and willing to give the extra services to ensure that the deal/job gets done. They have represented us in several successful patent opposition
Don Hilton
Don Hilton
Oct 14, 2021
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Having dealt with numerous legal providers, it is refreshing to find a highly skilled and committed team of professionals who demonstrate real knowledge in a commercial and caring manner.
Great responsive service and positive results achieved.
I cannot recommend FAL lawyers more highly.
Damian Fitzpatrick
Damian Fitzpatrick
Oct 13, 2021
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We have worked with FAL on a number of occasions across commercial, industrial, company structure and employment advice, and at all times have found their knowledge and expertise to be 1st class. In particular, we have found Peter, Chloe and Malcolm a pleasure to deal with as their professionalism, responsiveness and communication has enabled us to be confident in their advice. Thanks FAL !
Sue Quarrell
Sue Quarrell
Oct 08, 2021
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Rhys and his team have been outstanding with their detailed attention to my matter! Having had to deal with a matter on behalf of a family members, it was quick, efficient taking all my stress away. I thoroughly recommend this firm to anyone who is seeking responsive and professional attention in any legal matter. They are first class with outstanding customer services! I felt valued and considered. Well done!
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton
Oct 06, 2021
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We have recently engaged FAL Lawyers to provide Advice in several areas.
Their approach has been very professional and engaging and their Advice produced timely and in a form that was easy to understand.
We will continue to engage them where needed and recommend their services.
Andrew Hamilton
GM - Business Operations and Integrity
Chris Law
Chris Law
Sep 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
FAL are our in-house legal team who have supported our business growth over the years. They have always provided great advice and we will be using them long into the future! Recommended.
Matt Baker
Matt Baker
Sep 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Chloe and her team were wonderful in helping me resolve my issue. Timely and accurate responses, as well as providing me with knowledge and the best path to success. I can’t thank her enough for the work she completed - the value of the service far outweighed that of the invoice. Thank you FAL, I’ll be back.
Matt Baker
Matt Baker
Sep 19, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Chloe and her team were wonderful in helping me resolve my issue. Timely and accurate responses, as well as providing me with knowledge and the best path to success. I can’t thank her enough for the work she completed - the value of the service far outweighed that of the invoice. Thank you FAL, I’ll be back.
Jess Hillbrick
Jess Hillbrick
Sep 17, 2021
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The team at FAL Lawyers have been nothing short of amazing! I’ve worked with Chloe and the team on a few key transition periods over the last five years of my business journey. Each juncture was met with expert knowledge, skill and professionalism where I felt supported and secure in making important decisions in order to take those next steps. Thanks again for providing such a wonderful service.
Chris Law
Chris Law
Sep 15, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
FAL are our in-house legal team who have supported our business growth over the years. They have always provided great advice and we will be using them long into the future! Recommended.