Established in 2010, Paxton-Hall Lawyers is a leading, Brisbane-based, boutique law firm, specialising in all aspects of estate planning, the not-for-profit sector, general property and commercial services, as well as employment law advice.
We take pride in our dedicated focus on these specialist areas, which has led to Paxton-Hall Lawyers’ reputation for excellence, in Queensland and around the country.
Learn moreOur success has come from an unswerving belief in the primacy of our clients’ best interests.
Our size has allowed our senior, experienced people to be responsive, flexible and available to clients, while at the same time providing the most up-to-date advice without the costs of larger national and international firms.
Clients include several major national providers in the not-for-profit sector, large and small family businesses and enterprises and individual clients. Each of our clients receives the same caring, prompt and expert service.
We are committed to delivering reliable and timely legal advice, all while guiding and supporting you through each step of the process.
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Our clients have access to the collective legal experience of our whole team thanks to a culture of collaboration and teamwork. Knowledge-sharing within the firm is actively encouraged as we know it gives us the best opportunity to provide the best advice to our clients.
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As a practice committed to client service, we recognise the importance of having people who represent our values and share our mission. We listen while you talk, and then deliver expert legal advice with minimum fuss. People are our one true asset.
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September 26, 2024
Public benevolent institutions – “Kneebone gotta be sufficiently connected to the footbone”
We have previously reported on Equality Australia Ltd’s case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) regarding its application for public benevolent institution status (PBI), which was turned down in a split decision. Equality Australia Ltd appealed the decision to the Full Federal Court and has been turned down again. Recap Australians for Equality Ltd was … Public benevolent institutions – “Kneebone gotta be sufficiently connected to the footbone”
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Wills and estate administration
In this, the second of a series of bulletins, we will deal with some of the issues and the terminology which was flagged in the first bulletin (October 2023). The will As explained in Bulletin No 1, the will is the document which controls the destination after death of the assets owned by an individual, … Wills and estate administration
Read ArticleJuly 17, 2024
The new financial year begins changes for all incorporated associations
The final new provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act fall into place for all associations from 1 July 2024. These new requirements are: following the grievance procedures in the Model Rules or inserting a compliant grievance procedure into your own set of rules and Remuneration disclosure and other benefits at the annual general meeting (AGM), … The new financial year begins changes for all incorporated associations
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