Coming soon.

• Advice and Representation: Assistance with criminal charges, from minor offenses to serious indictable matters, ensuring a strong defense strategy.

• Bail Applications: Expert support in seeking bail and understanding conditions.

• Court Representation: Representation in Magistrates', County, and Supreme Courts for all criminal matters, including pleas, trials, and appeals.

• Reviewing Contracts: Detailed analysis of contracts to ensure clarity, mitigate risks, and protect your interests.

• Drafting Agreements: Preparation of legally sound agreements tailored to your needs, such as employment contracts, service agreements, and more.

• Negotiation Support: Assistance in negotiating contract terms to achieve favorable outcomes.

• Applying for a PSIO: Guidance and representation for individuals seeking protection against stalking, harassment, or threats.

• Defending a PSIO Application: Legal support for individuals responding to an application for a PSIO.

• Breach of Orders: Advice on enforcing or responding to allegations of breaching intervention orders.

• Dispute Resolution: Assisting with civil matters such as debt recovery, breach of contract, and neighbor disputes, aiming for efficient resolutions.

• Litigation and Court Representation: Representation in court for civil claims, ensuring your rights and interests are upheld.

Coming soon.

• Unfair Dismissals: Support for employees and employers in navigating unfair dismissal claims.

• Workplace Disputes: Assistance with workplace bullying, harassment, and contract disputes.

• Employment Agreements: Reviewing and drafting employment contracts and policies.

• Consumer Rights: Advice and representation in matters involving defective goods, misleading conduct, and breaches of consumer guarantees.

• Disputes with Businesses: Support in resolving disputes with service providers, landlords, or retailers.

Coming soon.

• Recovery of Debts: Assistance in pursuing unpaid debts, including issuing demands and initiating court proceedings if necessary.

• Defending Claims: Support for individuals or businesses defending debt recovery actions.

Coming soon.

• Claims for Defamation: Advice and representation in cases of libel or slander, ensuring protection of your reputation.

• Defending Defamation Claims: Legal support for individuals or organizations accused of defamation.

• Mediation Services: Facilitating constructive negotiations to resolve disputes outside of court.

• Arbitration: Representing clients in arbitration to achieve binding resolutions.

At Silk Legal, we provide expert conveyancing services to ensure a seamless property transaction process, whether you're buying, selling, or transferring property in Victoria. Our experienced team, led by Matthew Wassylko, offers personalized, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. Below are the specific services we offer to guide you through every step of your conveyancing journey.

• Contract Review and Advice: Thoroughly review contracts of sale and vendor statements (Section 32) to identify risks, such as undisclosed easements or zoning issues, and provide clear advice on terms, special conditions, and your legal obligations.

• Property Searches and Due Diligence: Conduct essential searches, including title searches, planning certificates, and Land Use Victoria checks, to verify property ownership, encumbrances (e.g., mortgages, caveats), and compliance with council regulations.

• Contract Preparation and Negotiation: Draft or amend contracts of sale, vendor statements, and special conditions for vendors, and negotiate terms (e.g., settlement periods, deposits) to protect your interests as a buyer or seller.

• PEXA Electronic Settlements: Manage secure, efficient settlements through PEXA (Property Exchange Australia), coordinating with banks, Land Use Victoria, and other parties to ensure timely lodgment of transfers, mortgages, and discharges.

• Transfer of Land Documentation: Prepare and lodge transfer of land documents with Land Use Victoria, ensuring compliance with the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic) and accurate registration of ownership changes.

• Stamp Duty Advice and Lodgment: Calculate stamp duty liabilities, advise on exemptions or concessions (e.g., first home buyer, principal place of residence), and lodge documents with the State Revenue Office (SRO) via Duties Online.

• Mortgage and Discharge Coordination: Liaise with lenders to prepare, review, or discharge mortgage documents, ensuring smooth financing for buyers or debt clearance for sellers.

• Settlement Coordination: Arrange and attend settlements (electronic or paper-based), managing funds, adjustments (e.g., rates, water), and document exchanges to finalize the transaction.

• Off-the-Plan Purchases: Provide specialised advice for off-the-plan property purchases, reviewing sunset clauses, staged payments, and developer obligations to safeguard your investment.

• Related Party Transfers: Facilitate transfers between family members or related parties (e.g., spousal transfers, estate planning), advising on stamp duty exemptions and legal implications.

• Dispute Resolution: Handle conveyancing disputes, such as contract breaches or settlement delays, through negotiation or, if necessary, representation in VCAT or court proceedings.

Coming soon.

A bank guarantee is a crucial financial instrument mortgagors use to secure obligations and mitigate risk. At Silk Legal, we provide comprehensive reviews of bank guarantees to ensure they comply with legal and contractual requirements.

Our services for the review and certification of the bank guarantee include:

• Examining the Loan Agreement, Loan Application, Mortgage, Guarantee and Indemnity, along with any related or supporting documents.

• Conducting an in-person consultation at our conveniently located in Narre Warren office, where we will provide independent legal advice in clear and straightforward language.

• Overseeing the proper execution of the Guarantee and Mortgage documents (if required) and completing the 100-point Verification of Identity check.

• Certifying the Solicitor’s Certificate in accordance with the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) guidelines, ensuring it meets the approval standards of all Australian banks.

Our Fencing Dispute service helps resolve conflicts with neighbours over boundary fences, ensuring compliance with the Fencing Act 1968 (Vic). We provide expert advice on your rights and obligations, including cost-sharing (typically 50-50 for standard fences), fence type, and placement.

Services include drafting and serving fencing notices, negotiating with neighbours to reach amicable agreements, and preparing contribution agreements to formalise terms.

If disputes persist, we represent you in mediation or at VCAT, aiming to avoid costly court proceedings.