N.Panos & Associates assists business clients with their business succession planning requirements. The services provided by our firm include assisting clients with formulating a succession plan for their business, drafting buy/sell agreements and advice on how to best structure a buy/sell arrangement.

1. What are your fees and how are they calculated?

Our professional fees are generally charged based on hourly rates, which vary depending on the staff member handling your matter. For example, the principal solicitor’s rate is $800 per hour plus GST, while other solicitors and support staff have different rates. We will always provide you with a costs disclosure and an estimate before commencing work.

For your first meeting, please bring photo identification (such as a driver’s licence or passport), copies of any relevant documents you wish to discuss, and a list of questions you may have about your matter. This helps us provide you with the most accurate advice from the outset.

The process typically starts with an initial meeting to gather background information and discuss your objectives. After this, we review your information, prepare any necessary documents, and arrange further meetings as needed. We keep you informed at every stage and provide draft documents for your review before finalising anything.

Yes, after our initial meeting and once we have a clear understanding of your requirements, we will provide you with a formal quote or cost estimate for the work involved. For example, preparing a complex Will may range between $1,200.00 and $5,500.00 including GST, depending on the complexity.

N. Panos & Associates specialises in a range of legal services including business law (company structures, shareholder agreements etc), superannuation and trusts, tax law, estate planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship) and property law (conveyancing, contracts).