Equilaw Solicitors is a trusted and respected law firm, known for providing informed and friendly legal services to clients for over 30 years.
From our office in Muswellbrook, Equilaw offers meticulous legal services to clients situated both locally and across Australia. Equilaw’s team provide friendly, personalised assistance with high quality advice to resolve your case in a practical and efficient way.
Through continuing legal education and investing in the latest technology available, the Equilaw team offers modern and trustworthy legal advice. We have an experienced legal team that can assist you with a practical and effective approach. We pride ourselves on our effective negotiation, mediation and litigation skills.
Our conveyancers assist property buyers and sellers, helping them navigate the complexities of the process and facilitate settlements. We can also help organise building inspection reports.
If you want to make a will or make amendments to an existing one, we can provide legal assistance. We also assist with power of attorney, grants of probate, intestate estates and much more.
Our criminal law representation services extend to cases of assault, fraud, domestic violence, sexual assault and theft. We can also assist with bail applications and AVOs.
Our solicitors can assist with matters concerning drunk driving, speeding, driving under a suspended licence and other traffic offences. We will strive to help you retain your licence and secure the best outcome.
We understand that family legal proceedings can be extremely distressing. Our legal team can assist with mediations, parental arrangements, defacto agreements and much more to help you proceed with confidence.
Our solicitors can provide legal support and advice for employees and employers. We advise on employment contracts, WHS, unlawful dismissals, as well as tax and superannuation.
Are you buying or selling a company? About to embark on a joint venture or a consumer rights law suit? Our friendly, compassionate staff can help you navigate the complexities and challenges of commercial litigation.
Hands-On Personalised Service
“Be with those who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.” At Equilaw Solicitors, our aim is to provide a level of service designed to reduce the stress that our clients often encounter when dealing with the unfamiliar territory of the law. We spend time getting to know our clients. We value the relationships we build and we have many long standing clients that we have assisted in various legal matters throughout their lifetime. Our legal team is always accessible, by phone, email or in person.
The Equilaw Philosophy – Providing Informed Legal Advice
Through continuing legal education and investing in the latest technology available, the Equilaw team offers a modern, dynamic approach and trustworthy, robust legal advice.
Team building is vital to building a positive, approachable workplace. This has proven to assist in maintaining a happy, healthy workplace while sustaining focus and office harmony. This assists us in helping our clients cope with unfamiliar and stressful situations.
The Expertise To Handle Complex Legal Matters Quickly And Efficiently
Equilaw has an experienced legal team that can assist you with a practical, effective and cost efficient approach. We pride ourselves on our effective negotiation, mediation and litigation skills. Equilaw has a well-developed understanding of local issues. We have experience in dealing with:
If you’d like to find out more, or request a service, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can reach us on
(02) 6542 5566.
Michael O’Brien
Since his admission to practice in 1987, Michael O’Brien has developed into a powerful advocate for his clients in all of their legal needs, whether it be a criminal matter in the courtroom or as simple as buying a property.
In nearly 35 years as a solicitor, Michael O’Brien’s most notable cases in the criminal court include the representation of serial child killer Kathleen Folbigg following her charges for the murder of her four children and representing Tracy Jones in advocating the first home detention sentence in the Upper Hunter following her guilty finding for defrauding Merriwa Shire Council of $1.8 million.
In the civil court, Michael represented the plaintiff in Rosemount Estates Pty Ltd and Iain Gavin Nairn Gidley-Baird v the Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning and Bengalla Mining Company Pty Ltd to successfully argue the original approval for the Bengalla Mine was invalid.
Michael arrived in the Hunter Valley from Sydney as a fresh-faced, newly admitted solicitor in 1987 and has made an impact to the community and the local legal profession. Michael is also a keen sportsman and horse racing enthusiast. He has contributed greatly to rugby union in the Hunter Valley serving as secretary and president of the Hunter Valley Zone. He has extended his interests to giving his time to other sports such as hockey, netball and soccer.
Renee Allen
Renee has over twelve years experience in conveyancing in the Upper Hunter region and joined the Equilaw team In 2009. She has been a licensed conveyancer since 2010.
Renee’s graduation from Macquarie University in 2010 as a Licensed Conveyancer was only a formality to six years of conveyancing experience learned working in local legal firms. This included supporting a partner at Scone Legal before joining Equilaw in 2009 to assist Michael O’Brien in Conveyancing matters.
With Renee’s extensive experience, she understands that buying and selling property can be a very stressful and confusing time for you and your family.
Renee will assist you in overcoming any challenges and guide your transaction to a timely and effective property settlement. Renee can support you through all the facets of conveyancing from reviewing the contract to final settlement whether you are buying or selling a residential or rural property.
Joshua Whale
Joshua Whale grew up in the small farming community of Merriwa. Upon completion of his studies in Sydney and his admission as a lawyer in 2018, Joshua returned to the area and commenced work with Equilaw Solicitors.
Joshua has cemented himself as a fierce advocate for his clients. He works primarily in the areas of criminal law, family law, commercial litigation and general court advocacy. Joshua is well versed in the Federal, Local and District Courts and works with our experienced team of barristers in complex matters.
Joshua enjoys all sport and in particular rugby and golf.
"Josh was amazing. Results were well beyond my expectations. Excellent services! Highly recommend Equilaw Solicitors in Muswellbrook NSW. Thank you Josh"
- Julie J.
"Michael and Renee at Equilaw have just handled the conveyancing for the sale of our property, They keept me updated during the process and always answered and questions along the way. They made the whole experience so easy, I can highly recommend them."
- Adrian P.
"Excellent services! Highly recommend Equilaw Solicitors in Muswellbrook NSW. Renee Allen handled the conveyancing for the purchase of my first home and made it a positive and successful experience for me. Friendly, good communication,efficient, and professional. Great work!"
- Lydia
"I have had many reasons over the years to use equilaw solicitors for all different reasons. They have always delivered with minimal fuss and plenty of focus. I highly recommend"
-Ricki C.
"Rebecca at Equilaw was our conveyancer for the sale of our 2 properties in Muswellbrook. We experienced both excellent knowledge and communication from Rebecca with the sale of both of our properties. We would highly recommend Rebecca & Equilaw Solicitors."
- Nicole C.
"Michael and Renee at Equilaw have just handled the conveyancing for the sale of our property in Musswellbrook. I have never had such a smooth purchase/sale process and considering that we live in Victoria and the it was all done by phone and email, I have been very impressed. I definitely would recommend Equilaw Solicitors."
- Mark R.
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