Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers

Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers is a Sydney law firm with offices including Sutherland, the Sydney CBD and Parramatta. The practice advises individuals and businesses on commercial law, contracts, building and construction, litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, property, family law, criminal law, wills and estates and dispute resolution.

Its commercial team works on business agreements, transactions and contract drafting, review and negotiation for clients ranging from start-ups to larger companies. Construction advice can be coordinated with payment and project-risk issues. If a matter becomes contentious, the firm can continue with debt recovery, dispute resolution or litigation, linking the advisory and dispute stages.

The dispute practice handles contractual, property and business conflicts and selected civil claims involving fraud and internet scams. Lawyers assess documents, evidence and client objectives before determining whether negotiation, another resolution process or formal proceedings are appropriate.

For private clients, the firm also handles family and divorce matters, criminal proceedings, conveyancing, property transactions, wills and estates. The criminal practice can assist from investigation and bail through court proceedings and appeals. Through its Sydney-area offices and remote consultation options, the firm can support clients from early advice through later formal proceedings.