Welcome

MacGillivrays Solicitors is a highly respected commercial law firm with over half a century of experience.

Known on a national scale for delivering cost effective legal solutions across a range of industries, our firm is large enough to meet diverse legal needs and, small enough to pay attention to service.

Whilst embracing leading edge technology our firm still maintains old-fashioned values of service and a personal approach. Our clients have ready access to any one of our partners.

MacGillivrays areas of expertise include Banking and Finance, Corporate and Business, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Property and Strata, and Structure and Estate Planning.

News

Banking Alert - Amendments to the Consumer Credit Enhancements Bill :-
We recently reported that following Parliamentary recommendations made in December last year the Government is proposing to make certain amendments to the Consumer Credit and Corporations Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011. Read More...

Presentation on Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution :-
Property & Strata Services Partner, Michael Kleinschmidt, will be presenting a seminar on Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution to unit owners, committee members and prospective clients of Capitol Body Corporate Administration on Thursday 17 May 2012. If you are interested in attending please contact Capitol directly. Their website is www.capitolbca.com.au Read More...

Banking Alert - Increased Cap on Pay Day Lender Fees & Charges - 27 April 2012 :-
The Federal Government has revised its proposed cap on fees and charges for pay day and micro lending. Initially, draft laws set a cap on establishment fees of 10% (of the amount borrowed) for loans of $2000 or less, as well as a cap on monthly charges of 2%. However, a revised version of The Consumer Credit and Corporations Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011, released this week, now proposes a cap of 20% for fees and 4% for monthly charges. The changes are in response to parliamentary recommendations made in December last year. Along with these changes the Treasury has released a Discussion Paper regarding possible overall strategies for assisting short term lenders. Read More...

Staff Profile



Name: Mark Teare

Role: Associate

Expertise: Property & Strata

About:
Mark joined MacGillivrays in 2008 as the Managing Solicitor of our Sunshine Coast Conveyancing Division based in our Mooloolaba office.

Mark brings with him over 20 years experience in residential property conveyancing including 15 years experience in management. Prior to joining MacGillivrays, Mark operated his own commercial...Read More