Stephen Smith

CEO, Partner and Head of Litigation

Very senior advocate with more than 25 years' experience at the Bar.

Building, commercial dispute and occupational licensing advocacy though out Australia.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Head of Litigation

• Construction and commercial litigation & dispute resolution
• Dispute resolution and advocacy.
• Principal inhouse advocate
• Resolution of tax disputes
• Misconduct and disciplinary advocacy
• Quasi-criminal and white collar crime

Taxation Law

• Expert on tax law
• Legal opinion on tax law.
• Representation in ATO matters

Senior Inhouse Advocate

• Resolution of partnership disputes
• Resolution of joint venture disputes
• Resolution of intellectual property and information disputes
• Corporate debt recovery
• Resolution of property and commercial leasing disputes
• Resolution of sale of business disputes
• Representing and protecting the interests of offshore and international corporations
• Resolution of tax disputes
• Familiarity with Body Corporate legislation and providing advice and representation for lot owners.
• Defective building works, warranty, insurance and owners corporation rules and procedures.
• Residential and domestic building disputes
• Resolution of domestic building disputes
• Cross jurisdictional tribunal advocacy
• Resolution of apartment and unit development disputes
• Domestic building contract advice and dispute resolution.
• Resolution of white collar crime matters
• Criminal law

STRENGTHS

Prior to joining Lovegrove Solicitors Stephen Smith had more than 25 years experience as a barrister. He is a very senior advocate well versed in all forms of commercial and civil advocacy.

Email: scs@lovegrovesolicitors.com.au

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