The Western
Australian Law Firm

Lavan is a pre-eminent, independent legal services provider based in Perth. With 24 partners and more than 200 staff, Lavan is Western Australia’s largest independent law firm with proven experience in delivering professional legal services since 1898.

Lavan's founder - Michael Gibson Lavan KC (1875-1934)

Lavan has been a familiar and trusted name in WA since 2006.

Lavan is proud to be a long term supporter of, and competitor in, the Rottnest Channel Swim.

Servicing key sectors in Western Australia and nationally

Full-service legal expertise

We are a full-service firm providing expertise that covers all aspects of our clients' businesses. We offer a multi-disciplinary approach, with practice teams led by market leading specialists in their area of law.

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Aged Care Regulatory

Aged care regulatory and compliance

Clinical governance and risk

Complaints, incidents and regulatory investigations

Corporate structuring and financing

Disputes and litigation

Mergers, acquisitions and service transfers

Privacy, data and information governance

Property, development and construction

Residential care and home care agreements

Workplace health, safety and employment matters

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Competition, Consumer & Regulation

Competition law

Consumer law

Market regulation

Third party access Law

Trade practices

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Construction & Infrastructure

Claims

Construction contracts

Construction disputes

Construction industry seminars

Contract administration

Training on construction law

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Corporate Crime & Investigations

Criminal procedure

Cross-functional regulatory advice

Investigations and prosecutions

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Cyber, Privacy & Data Protection

Cyber and human resources

Cyber and insurance

Cyber and intellectual property

Cyber protection

Cyber, privacy and data protection

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Deals & Corporate Advisory

Board and shareholder control strategies

Corporate governance

Equity capital markets

Foreign investment

General commercial

Mergers and acquisitions

Regulatory

Special situations

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Disability Regulatory

Clinical and operational governance

Disability regulatory and compliance

Disputes, claims and litigation

Incidents, complaints and NDISQSC investigations

Mergers, acquisitions and service transfers

Privacy, data and information governance

Provider viability, restructuring and continuity of care

Service agreements and participant documentation

Specialist disability accommodation (SDA)

Workplace health, safety and employment matters

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Employment, Industrial Relations & Safety

Discrimination and equal opportunity

Dispute resolution

Industrial relations

Workplace contracts and policies

Workplace health and safety

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Family Law

Adoption

Alternative dispute resolution

Binding financial agreements (pre-nuptial agreement)

Child support

De facto relationships

Divorce

Enforcement proceedings

Family law litigation

Family law subpoenas

Financial and property settlement

Married couples

Parenting and children

Separation

Spousal maintenance

Third parties in family law disputes

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Intellectual Property & Technology

Confidential information

Intellectual property agreements

Intellectual property litigation

Trade marks

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Land Lease Communities Regulatory

Aged care regulatory and compliance

Clinical governance and risk

Complaints, incidents and regulatory investigations

Corporate structuring and financing

Disputes and litigation

Mergers, acquisitions and service transfers

Privacy, data and information governance

Property, development and construction

Residential care and home care agreements

Workplace health, safety and employment matters

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Lending & Debt Transactions

Commercial and corporate disputes

Litigation

Mediation and arbitration

Strategic advice

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Liquor Licensing

Hospitality and public events

Sports and recreation clubs

Tourism industry support

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Litigation, Disputes & Investigations

Commercial and corporate disputes

Litigation

Mediation and arbitration

Strategic advice

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Migration

Administrative Review Tribunal matters

DAMA related applications

Legal submissions and responses

Ministerial intervention requests

Sponsorship and nomination eligibility assessment and advice

Visa and citizenship applications

Visa and citizenship eligibility assessment and advice

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Native Title, Indigenous Heritage & First Nations

First Nations

Indigenous heritage

Native title

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Planning, Environment & Land Compensation

Contaminated sites

Enforcement matters

Environment law

Planning law

Property and environmental litigation

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Private Clients

Family office

Probate

Succession planning

Wills and estates

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Pro Bono

Pro Bono legal practice

Pro bono achievements and awards

Pro bono focus

Pro bono secondment for law graduates

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Property & Leasing

Acquisitions and disposals

Dispute resolution

Foreign investment

Land and property development

Leasing

Structuring

Syndication

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Restructuring & Insolvency

Disputes

Insolvency

Recovery services

Restructuring

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Retirement Villages Regulatory

Acquisitions, divestments and restructuring

Complaints, disputes and regulatory investigations

Contracts, disclosure and resident documentation

Disputes and litigation

Governance, financial management and capital works

Property, planning and construction

Redevelopment, variation and change management

Resident exits, buybacks and transition issues

Retirement villages regulatory and compliance

Workplace health, safety and employment matters

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Wills & Estates

Estate administration

Estate litigation

Wills and estate planning

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Recognised as leaders in legal services

We work with a diverse range of clients across both the private and public sectors. Our expertise has been successfully applied to numerous significant commercial, government, and infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate the complexities of different sectors and consistently provide value through our tailored solutions.