Areas of Practice

Family Law

At Ellery Brookman, our family law services are comprehensive, covering divorce, property matters, and financial agreements. We bring advanced negotiation skills and provide court representation when necessary, including assistance with injunctions or violence restraining orders for urgent matters.

We recognize the profound emotional and financial impacts of relationship breakdowns. Our goal is to achieve amicable resolutions whenever possible, saving you time, money, and stress associated with family court litigation. In cases where court proceedings are unavoidable, we advocate vigorously to protect your rights.

For complex matters requiring court representation, we often recommend engaging a specialized barrister from our network of experienced professionals based in Perth. This collaboration ensures you receive the highest level of representation tailored to your specific needs.

Explore how our family law expertise can support you through challenging times with sensitivity and strategic guidance.

Commercial Law

Ellery Brookman provides tailored, efficient commercial legal services to meet the demands of modern businesses. Our expertise includes:

  • Contracts: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating to protect your interests.

  • Commercial Leases: management, renewals, and amendments.

  • Business Structures: setting up trusts, partnerships, and companies.

  • Agreements: crafting shareholder, partnership, buy/sell, and client contracts.

  • Financial Transactions: loan agreements, mortgages, and property transfers.

  • Safeguards: registering leases and lodging caveats.

We collaborate with your financial team to ensure seamless legal support, delivering precise, up-to-date documents designed for your success. Let us handle your commercial legal needs with clarity and care.

Estate Planning

Estate planning at Ellery Brookman ensures your financial affairs are organized to protect assets, minimise taxes, and provide for your beneficiaries.

A valid will allows you to control asset distribution, appoint an executor, nominate guardians for children, and adapt to life changes like marriage or divorce. Tailored plans can include testamentary trusts for tax efficiency, superannuation nominations, family trust management, and business buy/sell agreements to safeguard your legacy.

Our expert guidance addresses potential disputes, legal agreements, and asset protection strategies, helping you plan for the future with confidence and clarity.

Deceased Estates

Losing a loved one is overwhelming, and managing their affairs can add to the burden. At Ellery Brookman, we provide compassionate, efficient estate administration services to ease your stress.

Our expertise includes obtaining probate or letters of administration, handling survivorship applications, valuing assets, notifying parties, settling debts, and ensuring estates are managed according to the will or intestacy laws. We guide executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and guardians while assisting with trusts or resolving disputes.

Let us help you navigate estate administration with clarity and care during this difficult time.

Settlements

At Ellery Brookman, we handle both property and business settlements with expertise and efficiency, integrating legal support to ensure a smooth process.

Property Settlements:

Our settlements clerks manage property transactions at competitive rates, with the added benefit of in-house legal expertise. If issues arise, our qualified solicitors provide up to one hour of legal consultation at no extra cost, saving you time and money. Whether buying or selling, we deliver timely, thorough service, empowering you to make informed decisions about your personal investment or financial future.

Business Settlements:

From managing settlement processes to drafting tailored sale agreements, we ensure seamless business ownership transfers. Our services include coordinating with all parties, customising agreements to protect your interests, and efficiently finalising transactions. Competitive pricing applies, with separate fees for drafting agreements or additional documentation as needed.

Contact Ellery Brookman to handle your settlement needs with professionalism, clarity, and cost-effectiveness.

Town Planning

Lisa Engelbrecht, with a bachelor of arts in urban and regional planning, brings extensive experience from local government and private practice. She offers a wide range of town planning services, including development assessments, rezoning applications, structure plans, local development plans, and subdivision design. She navigates applications through local government and development assessment panels, handles liquor licensing reports, and provides expert submissions for planning scheme reviews. Lisa also represents clients in State Administrative Tribunal mediations.

Her services include interpreting planning policies, providing design advice, preparing application forms and supporting documentation, and managing public advertising and meetings. Lisa works collaboratively with other professionals to ensure thorough and efficient handling of projects, from initial planning stages to final approval. She also specializes in assessing building designs against local policies and Residential Design Codes, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes.

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Ellery Brookman assists victims of crime in Western Australia with navigating the complex process of seeking financial compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003 (WA).

  • Eligibility Assessment: We evaluate your case to ensure it meets the criteria for compensation, reviewing injuries, circumstances, and evidence.

  • Application Preparation: Our team gathers medical reports, police statements, and supporting documents to draft and submit a complete, accurate claim.

  • Representation and Advocacy: We advocate for your interests before the Office of Criminal Injuries Compensation (OCIC) and negotiate for maximum compensation.

  • Appeals and Dispute Resolution: If needed, we manage appeals and court proceedings or resolve disputes through mediation.

  • Client Support: Compassionate guidance is provided throughout, with regular updates on case progress.

  • Fee Structure: Our services are offered on a contingency fee basis, payable only upon successful compensation.

Ellery Brookman is dedicated to securing fair compensation for victims, offering professional and empathetic support at every step of the process.