Extensive experience in Strata, Building & Construction, Property and Insurance Law

Focused and attentive to your specific needs. We will manage your matter in a timely and cost-effective manner, seeking the best outcome for you. 

We consistently provide understandable, practical, easy to read professional Advices designed to fully inform you of your rights and options.

Our News

We often address current legal issues

Our Services

We primarily act in the following areas of Law.

Strata Disputes & Litigation

Building & Construction

Including Home Warranty Insurance claims

Property Disputes & Litigation

Insurance

Strata, Building & Construction and Property related

Debt Collection & Debt Enforcement

We also act for both Plaintiffs and Defendants (NSW Courts)
and for both Applicants and Respondents (NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal- NCAT) including:

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Owner Corporations/

Strata Schemes

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Individual Lot Owner

(Unit Owners)

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 Home Owners

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Builders

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Developers

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Building Managers

Our People

Joel Chapman has been a practising solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and of the High Court of Australia for over 10 years. He has worked at some of the leading law firms in NSW.

Joel has provided legal counsel to a diverse range of clients, both as Plaintiffs and Defendants, including:

  • Owners Corporations/Strata Schemes (of all sizes)
  • Individual Lot Owners (Unit Owners)
  • Home Owners
  • Builders
  • Developers
  • Building Managers
  • Strata Managing Agents
  • Insurance Companies
  • Domestic Corporations
  • Statutory (Government) Corporations
  • Local Governments in NSW
  • Foreign Corporations
  • Individuals
  • Sole Traders
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This depth of experience has provided Joel with a well-rounded appreciation of all sides of litigation and disputes, their unique perspectives and their requirements. 

Whilst Joel settles the majority of his cases, he is a strong litigator who has practised in an array of jurisdictions including in the ACT, Queensland, Victoria and the Federal Courts.

In NSW Joel has acted for clients in the Local, District and Supreme Court of New South Wales, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

Joel believes in providing timely, practical and commercial advice to his clients that is firmly grounded in the relevant law. He also accepts as true the old adage that; ‘you are only as good as your last case’. Joel has also completed a Masters of International Law with Honours enabling him to provide legal advice to foreign corporations.

“Joel is a brilliant lawyer who is passionate about helping his clients, much more so than the average lawyers I have experience with thus far. His wisdom in offering legal advice is amazing and he always strives to resolve the issue in the most efficient way. If I ever need legal help again, I would not hesitate to come to Joel again.

Alex Park | Sydney

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    We are always open to discuss your project and improve your online presence.

    We can arrange to meet you at your home or apartment to

    assess your issue and provide you with a free quote.

    If your matter relates to a building defect claim (Home Warranty Insurance) and you are an Owners Corporation, Individual Lot Owner   (Unit Owner), Builder or Developer then we can also arrange to provide you with a complimentary 1 hour consultation.