
Eric Koay
As the Principal and Legal Director of the firm, Eric Koay focuses his expertise primarily within the spheres of family and business law. With a client base spanning both individuals and corporations in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region, he offers astute advice on a broad spectrum of transactions and disputes.
Eric possesses a wealth of experience in family law, with a distinct emphasis on handlingcomplex property settlements and financial agreements. His methodical and resultoriented strategies are uniquely tailored to align with his clients’ specific objectives, ensuring the most favourable outcomes possible.
What sets Eric apart is his pragmatic approach, coupled with his ability to provide personal, direct, and commercially oriented advice. These qualities have earned him the respect and trust of his clients. In addition to his law proficiency, Eric is fluent in Cantonese, expanding his linguistic capabilities to better serve his diverse client base.
Experience
Family Law
- Negotiation and resolution of complex property settlements
- Drafting and obtaining consent orders
- Parenting orders and children's matters
- Mediation and dispute resolution in family law disputes 5
- Divorce and separation agreements
- Advising on preparation and enforcement of financial agreements
Business Purchases and Sales
- Conducting due diligence for business acquisitions
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
- Business structure and restructure advice
- Legal compliance for business sales
Franchise Law
- Franchise agreement negotiation and drafting
- Franchise disputes and litigation
- Establishment and operation of franchise systems
- Franchise termination and exit strategies
Leases
- Commercial lease negotiation and drafting
- Lease dispute resolution
- Renewals and extensions of leases
- Lease terminations
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Representing corporate client against a major retailer for a breach of contract in the County Court of Victoria
- Acting for corporate pharmaceutical client in defending winding up application in the Supreme Court of Victoria
- Representing client in multi-million dollar fraudulent misrepresentation claim in the County Court of Victoria
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Due to the multidisciplinary nature of our firm, we can assign an expert lawyer to your matter no matter the type or the scale of your matter.
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We offer fixed fees for certain matters such as conveyancing and transactional deals. For others such as litigation, we generally charge an hourly rate.
We work hard to ensure that our rates are competitive. You can discuss with us a mutually suitable fee arrangement.
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