Who are we

Mitchell & Shorten bring a wealth of experience

Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers specialises in building, employment and commercial law. We offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in these areas. If you need assistance or would like to discuss your matter, please let us know.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Expertise

Employment Law

Advice for employers and employees on all aspects of employment law.

Employee and independent contractor contracts
Unfair dismissal applications
Adverse action (general protections) applications
Redundancy
Discrimination
Restraint of trade
Modern Award interpretation

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Building and Construction Law

Advice regarding building contracts and disputes for residential and commercial projects,

Contract drafting
Client and contractor claims- initiating and defending claims for amongst others matters variations, defective works, extensions of time and liquidated damages in Court and NCAT
Legislation interpretation and application – for example the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)
Debt enforcement – commencing formal recovery proceedings as well as making and responding to claims under the security of payment legislation
Work Health & Safety obligations

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Commercial Law

Commercial advice and drafting including regarding

Buying, selling and restructuring of businesses, shares and assets
Leasing premises
Protection of intellectual property
The Australian Consumer Law (eg unfair contract terms, consumer rights when buying goods and services, penalties and enforcement powers) and the Corporations Act

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When working with Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers you will receive and benefit from:

Technically correct advice
Professional representation in Court and Tribunals
Prompt replies to your enquiries and regular timely updates for on-going matters

Friendly and approachable staff
An upfront discussion about fees (see below)
Pragmatic commercial approach (not just an explanation of the law)

Please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.

Based in Manly / Sydney

Building & Construction Law

Commercial

Employment Law

Based in Manly / Sydney

Building & Construction Law

Commercial & Revenue Law

Employment Law

Who are we

Mitchell & Shorten bring a wealth of experience

Expertise

Employment Law

Advice for employers and employees on all aspects of employment law.

Building and Construction Law

Advice regarding building contracts and disputes for residential and commercial projects,

Commercial Law

Commercial advice and drafting including regarding

Working with us

When working with Mitchell & Shorten Lawyers you will receive and benefit from:

Please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.

Fees

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