What we do

Commercial and Business Law

Baker Deane & Nutt can provide the expertise and guidance you need to realise your commercial and business transactions.

The firm has specific expertise in matters including:

• Contractual and property disputes;
• Civil litigation;
• Insolvency;
• Insurance;
• Liquor licensing;
• Intellectual property; and
• Trade practices.

Conveyancing

Purchasing or selling a residential or commercial property is a significant undertaking. BDN has provided conveyancing services to people and businesses within Canberra, Queanbeyan and the surrounding regions for over 100 years and has wide experience in all other aspects of property law including local government, planning and subdivision and property developments. We will conduct your transaction in an efficient and responsive manner in order to protect your rights and interests.

ACT Personal Injury and Workers Compensation

The members of our personal injury and workers compensation team are experienced and experts in their field.

We aim to ensure the claims process is as easy and stress-free as possible. We achieve this by regular communication, explaining how long a claim will take, how much and what type of compensation can be expected, what "no win no fee" means and the course the claim will follow.

If you have been injured in the course of your employment, in a motor vehicle accident or in some other way, it is very important that you speak with a solicitor. The law applicable to your injury can be very different depending on the circumstances and place of the accident, and very strict limitation periods for notification and commencement of legal proceedings are applicable.

Personal injury and Workers Compensation can cover many areas including:

• Insurance litigation (e.g. debts)
• Workplace injuries;
• Motor vehicle accidents;
• Medical negligence; and
• Occupier's liability (e.g. trips and falls).

"No win no fee" services are provided in appropriate matters and our initial consultation is free of charge.

Criminal Law

Our lawyers have appeared in Courts throughout the NSW and ACT region for many years.

We recommend that before speaking with the police you obtain legal advice about your rights and the penalties that might apply to a plea of guilty.

Drink Driving and Traffic Offences

We provide advice and representation in both NSW and ACT drink driving and traffic offence matters. We will advise concerning pleas (of guilty and not guilty), your prospects of success and the likely outcome at sentence. We will represent you in proceedings and assist you to achieve the best possible result.

Notary Services

Ian Marjason, one of our Partners, is a Notary Public.

Family Law

Baker Deane & Nutt has provided Family Law services for generations. Our solicitors are committed to the early resolution of disputes and encourage clients to explore methods of alternate dispute resolution with the aim of minimising the stress and risks of litigation. They will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome in your case and their expertise extends across all facets of family law including:

• Adoptions;
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution;
• Property disputes and settlements;
• Married and de facto relationships;
• Custody (Residence);
• Maintenance disputes; and
• Access (Contact).

Property Law

This specialty includes NSW and ACT:

• Commercial and retail leasing;
• Development applications;
• Local Govemment law;
• Property and land development;
• Strata and community titles; and
• Rural land law.

Wills and Estate Law

We can advise on all aspects of (both ACT and NSW) Wills and estate matters including:

• Estate administration, litigation and planning;
• Grants of probate;
• Preparation of powers of attorney:
• Preparation of Wills; and
• Trusts.