Practice Areas

PROPERTY LAW AND CONVEYANCING

Buying or selling property can be one of the biggest financial investments you ever make.  The staff at Roger Ferrier Law have the experience and expertise to help you every step of the way whether you are buying or selling residential, rural, business or commercial property. 

Our team can assist you with all matters related to property law and conveyancing, including:-

  • Preparation of contracts for the sale or purchase of residential or commercial land;
  • Preparation of contracts for the sale of businesses and business assets;
  • Reviewing and advising on property and business contracts;
  • Property settlements and negotiations;
  • Preparing and reviewing leases for retail, commercial or industrial premises for landlords or tenants;
  • Documenting assignments, renewals of leases and consents;
  • Auction contracts and enquiries; and
  • Put and call option agreements.

RURAL PROPERTY AND AGRIBUSINESS

The team at Roger Ferrier Law have a passion for agriculture and the issues that affect farmers and graziers across Queensland.  Our team can assist you with a variety of matters including:-

  • Advising on, negotiating and restructuring family farming businesses;
  • Water Allocations, Water Agreements, Licence Agreements and Transfers;
  • Easements;
  • The purchase and sale of rural property and farming businesses;
  • Preparation of and advice on agistment agreements;
  • Succession planning; and
  • Estate administration.

WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING

Effective estate planning gives you control over the future of your affairs and ensures your loved ones are taken care of after you pass away.

Our staff are able to provide advice in relation to:-

  • Drafting and updating Wills;
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney;
  • Advanced Health Directives;
  • Binding Death Nominations;
  • Finalising a person’s affairs after they have passed away which can involve applying for Probate or Letters of Administration, assisting with identifying assets and liabilities, the closure of bank accounts, collecting proceeds from investments and insurance policies, facilitating the sale of estate assets and liaising with beneficiaries.

MINING AND RESOURCES

The experienced team at Roger Ferrier Law are able to advise and negotiate on your behalf in the areas of:

  • Coal Seam Gas;
  • Conduct and Compensation Agreements;
  • Land Access Agreements;
  • Resumptions and Acquisitions;
  • Deferral Agreements; and
  • Easements.