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Our principals and lawyers are recognised as leaders in their fields across commercial and personal law. We work to quickly understand your perspective and tailor the right legal strategies and solutions to meet your needs. 

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Our clients, both large and small, benefit from our lawyers’ expertise across a broad range of commercial law services from litigation & disputes, commercial property law and taxation, employment law and WHS, as well as government and industry sectors.

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From the breakdown of a relationship, buying property or planning for the future with superannuation, retirement living or wills & estates, our lawyers can assist on personal law matters with a human touch.

About Coleman Greig
Coleman Greig is more than a great law firm with highly experienced lawyers. We have a unique focus, empowering people just like us.
We have grown over 95 years to become Sydney’s leading midsized firm. Big enough for the largest job and still the right fit for the clients that know us well. We always work with our clients and business partners to develop legal services and value-adding initiatives to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals today. Coleman Greig is a genuinely flexible work environment that caters for the needs of all our employees from a variety of roles, the latest technology and a culture that supports a healthy work/life balance.

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At Coleman Greig we bring both skill and years of experience to some of the most complex and challenging areas of practice across both commercial and personal Law. 
Our commercial practice has an enviable reputation amongst our clients and our peers across litigation & disputes, commercial property, taxation, employment, government and the broad range of commercial law specialities. Our personal law practice boasts 5 Accredited Specialists in family law, providing the highest standard of legal services to those experiencing a breakdown in their relationship. And if you’re buying a home, planning for your future with superannuation or retirement living, or facing any taxation issue, Coleman Greig has the skill and expertise for your personal law matter. Coleman Greig – empowering people Read more
We have built a practice founded on excellence in legal practice and we’re ready to serve you, no matter where you’re located in NSW or beyond.
Our principals and lawyers are skilled across a wide range of specialised practice areas across commercial and personal Law. From litigation & disputes, through to family law, personal and business tax advice, wills & estates, government, commercial property law or conveyancing, we’re ready with the skills and experience that matter. Recognised by their peers as having an outstanding reputation in the legal community, our lawyers will expertly guide you on any area of law and put you at the centre. Read more
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We are proud to announce that Coleman Greig has been selected as a 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2024.

The annual awards use quantitative and qualitative data obtained from employer submissions and employee surveys to celebrate some of the best organisations to work for in Australia.

This is the fourth time the firm has been selected as a 5-Star Employer of Choice, having already been recognised in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
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Coleman Greig Recognised as a Winner in 2024 HRD Employer of Choice

HRD Award 2024 Coleman Greig

We are proud to announce that Coleman Greig has been selected as a 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2024.

The annual awards use quantitative and qualitative data obtained from employer submissions and employee surveys to celebrate some of the best organisations to work for in Australia.

This is the fourth time the firm has been selected as a 5-Star Employer of Choice, having already been recognised in 2020, 2021 and 2023.

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A guide to intrafamily adoption

Adoption is the process where a parent’s legal rights for their child are transferred to another person. The formal adoption of a stepchild or close relative is known as intrafamily adoption.

Passenger movement and visa data-matching by the ATO

Heading overseas for work or a holiday? Taxation issues, including tax residency, should be on front of mind when departing from or arriving to Australia. Why? Because the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can follow your footprints and, if you’re not careful, spring unexpected taxes on you.

Is it really necessary for my executor to have so many powers?

People often question why the executor of their estate needs to have so many powers. Simply put – if your executor isn’t given any additional powers by your Will, then they are limited to what is set out in the Trustee Act. One area that this can lead to issues in, is the family home – particularly if beneficiaries aren’t in agreement.

Essential terms of a commercial lease

A commercial lease is a contract that details the rights and obligations of a tenant and landlord. So, what are the necessary terms of a commercial lease?

Responding to data breaches

In the final part of our four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches, Special Counsel John Bennett how businesses should respond to data breaches, including application and requirements of the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme.

Security of personal information

Part 3 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches where Special Counsel, John Bennett provides an overview of some court decisions and proceedings where ‘security’ of personal information has come into issue.

Parental alienation in Family Law

The concept, Parental Alienation Syndrome, was initially brought about by American psychiatrist Richard Gardner in 1985. The term parental alienation is used to describe a situation where one parent is involved in psychologically manipulating their child to turn against the other parent.

Are you liable for labour hire workers if they are injured?

Many employers (host employers) engage employees of labour hire companies, particularly in the building and construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries. However, what happens when one of these employees gets injured at the host employer’s work site? Who is liable for the injuries?

The risks with cyber attacks and data breaches

Part 1 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches. Cyber attacks and data breaches are the top business risk in Australia according to Aon’s 2023 Global Risk Management Survey.

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