Clear Advise, Real Strategy, No Nonsense
We provide practical, strategic legal advice across complex areas with a focus on outcomes that make sense whilst also providing the support and compassion you deserve. We practice:
- Defamation Claims
- Family Law
- Criminal Proceedings
- Family Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Consumer Protection
- Wills & Estates including Family Provision Claims
- Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Defamation Claims
Your reputation matters, and when it is damaged the impact can be immediate and serious.
We act for clients bringing claims and those defending them, across online, media and private disputes. Defamation law is technical and getting it wrong can be costly.
We focus on clear, strategic advice from the outset, whether that means taking action, resolving things quickly or knowing when not to pursue it.
Criminal Proceedings
Being charged with a criminal offence brings immediate pressure and uncertainty. What happens next and how it is handled matters.
We act across a broad range of criminal matters including, a breach of a protection order, fraud, drug offences and assault and sexual offences, breach of a pr. Decision made early on shape the course of your matter so getting this right is critical.
Wills & Estates including Family Provision Claims
Make the decision now, so your family does not have to later.
We assist with Will’s, Testamentary Trusts, Estate Administration, Family Provision Claims.
Family Law
We help you navigate parenting arrangements, property matters and financial agreements. Our role is to support and guide you in making decision with a clear view of the long term.
Domestic Violence Proceedings
These matters are often urgent and can feel overwhelming to navigate.
We assist with applications for a Protection Order, responding to an application, dealing with variations and defending a breach of a protection order.
We also help you take practical steps outside of the legal process, including by connecting you with support services. Contact us so you are not navigating this on your own.
Bankruptcy Proceedings
Financial strain brings pressure but buying your head in the sand is never a good answer.
We assist with bankruptcy and insolvency matters, ensuring you have a clear understanding of your options and the consequences of the same.
Consumer Law
We assist with consumer law matter, including disputes involving faulty goods, services not delivered as promised and misleading and deceptive conduct.
Commercial Law
Disputes escalate quicky and just as quickly can become disproportionate.
We assist with contract disputes and general litigation. We provide a considered approach, focused on resolving matter efficiently and avoiding unnecessary costs.
We work closely with experienced barristers across all of our practice areas. When appropriate, we bring Counsel in early to obtain their specialised advice which can save you time and money from the outset.
Our Brisbane based lawyers have represented plaintiffs and defendants in courts in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
If you need expert legal advice, assistance or representation for matters related to Defamation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates or Domestic Violence, Commercial Law, Consumer Law or Bankruptcy Proceedings, then you need Slade Waterhouse Lawyers. Call (07) 3839 9834 and find out how our experienced legal team can help you today.