CIVIL/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

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We are experienced at resolving all types of civil and commercial disputes. Our unique transparent fee structure will provide you with the certainty and confidence to deal with any legal issue that may arise.

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We can represent you in VCAT, the Magistrates Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, the Federal Courts and the High Court.

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We have experience with appeals against unfavourable decisions, and we have the necessary skills and experience to appeal a matter to a superior court in Australia or New Zealand.

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We can act for you in Trans- Tasman proceedings in New Zealand and we have an extensive referral network in Malaysia.

PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCING

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Purchasing a property can be one of the most significant transactions a person undertakes in their lifetime. We act for both sellers and purchasers in conveyancing transactions and we provide a comprehensive pre-purchase contract and risk review service.

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Given that we are a full service law firm you can have the confidence that if there was an issue related to your sale or purchase, we have the necessary skills and knowledge to resolve the matter in a timely manner and safeguard your rights.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Whether you are a builder, Developer or Home Owner we can assist you with both contractual advice and representation with a wide range of building matters and issues. We have extensive experience in the conduct of disputes involving building defects in VCAT.

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We have an extensive network of building consultants and professionals who can assist you with all technical aspects of your building dispute.

BUSINESS LAW

We can assist with starting a new company, and structuring your business in the most secure manner.

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We can also provide assistance with all types of agreements, including negotiating and drafting agreements to suit particular transactions or business arrangements, leases, buying or selling a business, joint ventures, partnership arrangements and trust matters.

INSOLVENCY & DEBT RECOVERY

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We act for both Creditors and Debtors in both personal bankruptcy and company insolvency matters.

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We can assist in the recovery of debt, as well as defending against actions from liquidators or bankrupt estates.

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We can also provide advice regarding a Director’s liability for debts, and assist with queries from ASIC.

WILLS & ESTATES

Making a Will can be a difficult and daunting process. There are many issues to consider and an improperly drafted Will may mean that your estate is not distributed in the way you intended. A poorly drafted Will can even be struck out and lead to hardship for those around you.

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We can can assist you in preparing a Will which is compliant with the laws of Victoria. We can also assist you in updating your Will when there are changes in your life such as the death of a partner, birth of children, the breakdown of a marriage, the death of an executor, or any other a significant change in circumstances.

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We can act for you in making a claim if you have been left out of a Will and believe you should have an entitlement to the estate.

Should you require your affairs to be looked after when you are away, or should you become ill, we can assist with the preparation of a power of attorney and give you advice about the appointment of someone to act for you.

FAMILY LAW

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We understand that Family Law matters can be exhausting and draining both physically and emotionally. Be it a family dispute, a divorce, property settlement, children’s matters, spousal maintenance, or anything else that involves family members, we can provide you knowledgeable, reasonable and sensible advice.

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Whether it is a negotiation, out of court settlement or a court matter, we can guide you through every step of the process

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ABOUT US

Raynal Kapadia, the founding Principal of Kapadia & Gordon Lawyers holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction majoring in Accounting. Raynal graduated in the top 2% of law graduates, and was awarded the prestigious Dean’s Merit List award, the best student in Corporate Law, International Commercial Law, and Personal Injury and Compensation schemes in University.

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Raynal Kapadia has a broad experience in numerous areas of law allowing him to give comprehensive advice in respect of almost any legal issue a client may face. In particular Raynal has experience with property law, family law, wills and estates, building and construction, insolvency, bankruptcy, and civil litigation.

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In the course of Raynal’s experience he has obtained successful outcomes for clients against entities such as Dulux Group, Orient Overseas Container Line, ANL group, and  QBE insurance among others.

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Raynal understands that the law can be very challenging for clients emotionally and financially, and will always provide support at all stages in the legal process.  Raynal also offers affordable fixed fee transparent pricing in most matters to provide clients with certainty in their legal dealings.

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Raynal has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria, the High Court of Australia, and the High Court of New Zealand. Raynal can represent clients in the Magistrates Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Federal Courts, the High Court, VCAT and the Family Court.

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Raynal can also speak both Hindi and Gujrati.

OUR CONTACT DETAILS

Postal Address: PO Box 3 Doveton Melbourne Vic 3177

Email: raynalk@kapadialegal.com

Tel:      0402526031

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Please contact us for an appointment.

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We are available Monday to Friday and have meeting facilities in Dandenong, Chadstone and Melbourne CBD.

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We can also speak in Hindi and Gujrati.

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