Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Gordon NSW
Established over 45 years ago, Fox & Staniland have built a reputation as trusted legal advisors on Sydney's North Shore. Our firm specialises in Family Law, Estate Disputes, Property Law, and Commercial Litigation, with accredited specialists dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for clients. We prioritise clear communication, ensuring clients understand legal processes in plain English while maintaining transparency about costs and timelines.Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to resolving matters pragmatically, whether through negotiation or litigation. We offer free educational seminars to empower clients with legal knowledge and maintain a client-centric approach, evidenced by testimonials praising our professionalism, responsiveness, and compassionate representation across generations of families and businesses.
Services
Estate Disputes
Family Law
Property Law
Commercial Litigation
Conveyancing
Will Challenges
Prenuptial Agreements
Estate Planning
Business Law
Deceased Estates
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience serving Sydney's North Shore legal needs
- Our team includes accredited specialists in Family Law and Property Law
- We provide free educational seminars to enhance client legal understanding
- We combine litigation expertise with commitment to out-of-court resolutions
- Our client testimonials highlight exceptional communication and compassionate representation
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Timely communication
Compassionate representation
Cost-effective solutions
Generations of trust
Services
Estate Disputes
Our accredited specialists handle contested wills, inheritance claims, and estate administration disputes. We combine deep legal knowledge with compassionate guidance to resolve conflicts through negotiation or litigation. Clients benefit from our proven track record in complex estate matters across Sydney's North Shore.
Family Law
We specialise in divorce proceedings, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. Our team provides clear advice about rights and obligations while prioritising amicable resolutions. With decades of experience, we help families navigate emotionally challenging legal processes with professionalism and discretion.
Property Law
Our property law services cover conveyancing, ownership disputes, and land transactions. We ensure compliance with NSW regulations while protecting client interests in residential and commercial property matters. Clients appreciate our attention to detail and timely execution of property transactions.
Commercial Litigation
We represent businesses in contract disputes, debt recovery, and commercial conflicts. Our approach balances commercial pragmatism with aggressive advocacy when required. Clients value our ability to resolve complex business disputes efficiently while minimising operational disruption.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include will drafting, enduring powers of attorney, and guardianship arrangements. We help clients protect their assets and ensure their wishes are fulfilled through comprehensive, legally sound documentation tailored to individual family circumstances.
People
Dennis Barton
Litigation Lawyer / Special Counsel
With 50 years' legal experience, Dennis Barton specialises in complex litigation matters. His expertise spans commercial disputes and estate litigation, delivering practical solutions while maintaining courtroom excellence.
Alexandra Michaels
Special Counsel
Alexandra leads our family law practice with a focus on achieving fair outcomes for clients through negotiation or litigation. Her approach combines legal precision with understanding of clients' emotional needs.
Julia Yang
Associate
Julia provides expert conveyancing and property law services, known for exceptional client communication. Her attention to detail ensures smooth property transactions and estate administration processes.
Wal Abramowicz
Managing Director
Wal oversees firm operations while maintaining active legal practice. With decades of experience, he ensures the firm's continued commitment to excellence in legal services and client care.
Ian McPherson
Director
Ian leads our property and commercial law teams, combining strategic thinking with practical legal advice. His expertise helps businesses and individuals navigate complex property and contractual matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Estate Disputes, Property Law, Commercial Litigation, and Estate Planning, with accredited specialists in key practice areas.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
While we don't offer free consultations, we provide free educational seminars on legal topics to help clients understand their rights and options.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our lawyers have decades of combined experience, including 50-year practitioners and accredited specialists across multiple legal disciplines.
Can you handle complex property transactions?
Yes, our property law team manages residential and commercial transactions, ownership disputes, and development matters across Sydney's North Shore.
How do you keep clients informed?
We prioritise clear communication through regular updates, document sharing, and prompt responses to client inquiries via phone and email.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 45+ years of local experience with accredited expertise, maintaining personal service while delivering modern legal solutions.
Reviews (6)
Eugene Sarich
Jan 14, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Eugene Sarich
Jan 13, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Eugene Sarich
Jan 12, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Eugene Sarich
Jan 09, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Fox and Staniland are experts within their areas of practice and I would highly recommend them for their professionalism.
Paul Tompkins
Nov 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Craig and Amy were incredible! turning on a dime, thank you so much for your great service! really got us out of a pickle! and a lot of advice provided to help, I would not hesitate to work with you again!
Craig and Amy were incredible! turning on a dime, thank you so much for your great service! really got us out of a pickle! and a lot of advice provided to help, I would not hesitate to work with you again!
Marieke Vollebregt
Nov 26, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Fidan Shevket is outstanding, I have used her services many times and each time she is highly knowledgeable and has an aptitude for achieving the best outcome possible. I just read that she recently received an award and it does not surprise me in the least, if you're after advice in family law, she's the one.
Fidan Shevket is outstanding, I have used her services many times and each time she is highly knowledgeable and has an aptitude for achieving the best outcome possible. I just read that she recently received an award and it does not surprise me in the least, if you're after advice in family law, she's the one.
