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I have experience in manufacturing, engineering and IT, construction, professional practices, health and veterinary practices, real estate and rent rolls, hospitality and retail, and more. My focus is on ownership, control, contracts and transactions rather than the technical regulation of one industry.
No. Most of my work is with owners when ownership changes, but I also look after the contracts, terms of trade and structures their businesses run on, from one-off reviews to ongoing advice.
Family law, building and construction disputes, residential conveyancing, and tax or financial advice. If that’s what you need, I’ll point you to someone who does it well.
Commercial, with guardrails. I’ll tell you what’s possible, what’s risky, and what I’d do in your shoes (based on what you've told me). If the risk is acceptable for the upside, good; if it’s not, I’ll help you redesign the deal.
Yes. Before I start any work, I give you a written estimate: a fixed fee where the work can be clearly defined, or a fee range for each stage where it can’t. If the scope changes, I give you an updated estimate.
Yes, where the work can be clearly defined. I offer a fixed fee for defined work, such as a contract review or a shareholders agreement, and a fixed fee for each stage of a business sale or purchase, so you commit to one stage at a time. Where the scope depends on things outside my control, such as how the other side responds or whether instructions change, I charge at my hourly rate and give you a written estimate before I start.
My job is to protect your position, keep the deal moving and help you avoid costly mistakes. If I don’t think I can add value, I’ll tell you before you spend anything.
Yes. Some clients use me regularly and some don't. I’m comfortable with both, provided I have capacity.
Yes. I keep your information confidential and disclose it only with your consent (usually where that is needed to advance your matter), or where the law requires or permits it.
Absolutely. I regularly work alongside accountants, tax advisers, brokers, other lawyers and industry specialists. I act only for you, my client, so my advice is about your interests, even when I work closely with your other advisers.
Yes, it’s the same practice. Kafrouni Lawyers Pty Ltd changed its name to Kafrouni Law Pty Ltd, and I now practise on my own, so you deal with me directly.
Most business disputes I handle are resolved by negotiation. If proceedings are needed, I act for you, and I bring in a barrister at whatever stage your matter needs one.
Yes, always under my direct supervision. I use secure, professional-grade AI tools for tasks such as document review, drafting and research, which can make my work faster and more cost-effective. Every piece of advice you receive is mine: I review and refine everything before it reaches you. No digital system is completely immune from data breaches, so if you have concerns about how your information is handled, please raise them with me.
Yes. You may end my engagement at any time by written notice. That said, my hope is that if you ever have concerns about my service, you’ll raise them with me straight away. I take feedback seriously and will do whatever I reasonably can to address your concerns and put things right.
Book an initial consultation
An initial consultation is the best way for us to find out whether, and how, I can help. It suits business owners and directors facing a decision that matters. You get my considered view of your situation, not just a first impression.
The fee is a fixed $1,650 (including GST). It covers a phone consultation of up to two hours, plus up to one hour of my time to consider the material you send me beforehand and to prepare my written note afterwards. Here is how it works:
1. When you book, you tell me briefly what the matter is about and who else is involved, so I can carry out a conflict check and confirm I’m free to act. If I can’t act for you, I’ll refund your fee in full.
2. I tell you what information and documents I’d like to see, and I consider them before we speak.
3. We talk it through by phone. I give you my initial advice, the options I see and what I’d do in your shoes.
4. Afterwards, I send you a short written note of my advice and the next steps I recommend.
If I can help further, I’ll explain how. If I can’t, I’ll say so. You are under no obligation to engage me further. If your matter needs more than this, I’ll send you a proposal setting out how I can help and an estimate of my fees. No further work starts until you accept it.
I keep only a limited number of consultation times. If none suits you, or you’d like to check anything before booking, email info@klaw.com.au and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.