Contesting a Will in New South Wales is a specialist area of succession law. These matters often involve family provision claims, disputes over testamentary capacity, allegations of undue influence, or concerns about the proper administration of an estate. Choosing a
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When an Australian client dies owning property in both Sydney and Paris, legal professionals must navigate two distinct legal systems. They do this to guarantee a fair settlement. Cross-border estates are increasingly common, as many Australians own property overseas or
Best Contested Wills Lawyers in Sydney, NSW
If you need to contest a will in Sydney, NSW, the right lawyer should be fluent in family provision claims, probate disputes, and Supreme Court processes. Time limits can be strict, so early advice matters.
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We start our post with some sad notes, remembering that we live in a violent and dangerous world. On Saturday two students were killed and several remained hospitalized, one in critical condition, in the second shooting incident at Brown University. And
Call for papers: Australasian Association of Private International Law Conference 2026
The second annual conference of the Australasian Association of Private International Law will be held from Friday 17 to Saturday 18 April at <a Ashurst’s offices in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, sponsored by Ashurst.
We are pleased to
ASIC Chair speech – AI: A blueprint for better banking?
On 23 July 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published a speech by its chair, Joe Longo. The speech was delivered at the Australian Banking Association (ABA) Banking Conference in Sydney and encourages responsible use of artificial intelligence
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In Alexakis v Masters (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 509; Alexakis v Masters (No 3) [2023] NSWSC 694, a Sydney General Practitioner has denied allegations in the New South Wales Supreme Court that he pressured a patient into modifying his Will
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Passenger Reported Overboard From P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Adventure
A passenger has reportedly gone overboard from the Pacific Adventure cruise ship as it approached Sydney, Australia. Nearby vessels and a police helicopter are searching the waters near Sydney as the search for the missing cruise guest continues.
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Corporate Legal Operations Consortium to host Asia-Pacific summit in Sydney
This marks the first time since 2019 that CLOC has hosted a summit in the Asia-Pacific region