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Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services

Sydney lawyers at Citilawyers practise across a broad range of legal matters for individuals, businesses, and corporations throughout New South Wales. Based in Sydney CBD, we appear in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court of New South Wales, Federal Court, and NCAT. 

From our beginnings in Sydney CBD in 2012, we have built our practice around one principle: placing our clients’ needs and interests at the forefront of everything we do. Our lawyers provide clear, practical advice across a wide range of legal matters so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Building & Construction

We act for homeowners, builders, developers, and contractors across a wide range of building and construction matters in NSW. Our Sydney lawyers handle construction disputes, Home Building Act warranty claims, NCAT proceedings, defective building work matters, owner builder issues, and contract disputes with builders and tradespeople. Whether you are a homeowner dealing with defective work or a builder facing a claim, we provide practical advice focused on resolving your matter efficiently.

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Property Law

We act for buyers and sellers in residential and commercial property transactions across NSW, including contract review, pre-exchange advice, exchange, and settlement. Our Sydney conveyancing lawyers ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly and that your interests are protected at every stage of the process, from reviewing the contract of sale through to final settlement.

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Information Technology & Privacy

We advise individuals and businesses on privacy law compliance, data breach response, technology contracts, software agreements, and IT disputes under Australian privacy legislation including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). As technology becomes increasingly central to how businesses operate, having clear legal advice on your obligations and rights in the digital space is more important than ever.

Corporate Law

We advise directors, shareholders, and businesses on a broad range of corporate legal matters in NSW. Our Sydney corporate lawyers assist with company structures, shareholder agreements, directors duties and liabilities, board governance, business acquisitions and sales, and corporate restructuring. Whether you are starting a new business, managing an existing company, or navigating a dispute between shareholders, we provide clear and commercially focused advice at every stage.

Commercial Law

We advise individuals and businesses on commercial contracts, negotiations, and day to day legal matters that arise in the course of running a business in NSW. Our Sydney commercial lawyers assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, managing contractual disputes, advising on consumer law obligations, and protecting your commercial interests. We focus on practical, business focused advice that helps you manage risk and keep your operations on track.

Litigation

We act for creditors and debtors in breach of contract disputes, and commercial litigation across NSW courts, including the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court of New South Wales. Our Sydney litigation lawyers pursue recovery efficiently and cost-effectively, always with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome in the shortest possible timeframe. We also assist with negotiation and settlement before proceedings become necessary.

Insolvency & Bankruptcy

We advise individuals and businesses facing financial difficulty across a range of insolvency and bankruptcy matters in NSW. Our Sydney lawyers assist with personal bankruptcy, voluntary administration, liquidation, creditor claims, statutory demands, and debt agreements. Early legal advice in insolvency situations can significantly improve your options and help you understand the consequences of each available pathway before making decisions that affect your financial future.

Debt Recovery

Sydney debt recovery lawyers acting for businesses and creditors recovering outstanding debts across NSW. From letters of demand to judgment enforcement and statutory demands.

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Corporate Law

We advise directors, shareholders, and businesses on a broad range of corporate legal matters in NSW. Our Sydney corporate lawyers assist with company structures, shareholder agreements, directors’ duties and liabilities, board governance, business acquisitions and sales, and corporate restructuring. Whether you are starting a new business, managing an existing company, or navigating a dispute between shareholders, we provide clear and commercially focused advice at every stage.

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Commercial Law

We advise individuals and businesses on commercial contracts, negotiations, and day to day legal matters that arise in the course of running a business in NSW. Our Sydney commercial lawyers assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, managing contractual disputes, advising on consumer law obligations, and protecting your commercial interests. We focus on practical, business focused advice that helps you manage risk and keep your operations on track.

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Insolvency & Bankruptcy

We advise individuals and businesses facing financial difficulty across a range of insolvency and bankruptcy matters in NSW. Our Sydney lawyers assist with personal bankruptcy, voluntary administration, liquidation, creditor claims, statutory demands, and debt agreements. Early legal advice in insolvency situations can significantly improve your options and help you understand the consequences of each available pathway before making decisions that affect your financial future.

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Litigation

We act for creditors and debtors in breach of contract disputes, and commercial litigation across NSW courts including the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court of New South Wales. Our Sydney litigation lawyers pursue recovery efficiently and cost-effectively, always with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome in the shortest possible timeframe. We also assist with negotiation and settlement before proceedings become necessary.

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Debt Recovery

Sydney debt recovery lawyers acting for businesses and creditors recovering outstanding debts across NSW. From letters of demand to judgment enforcement and statutory demands.

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Intellectual Property

We assist individuals and businesses with trademark registration, intellectual property protection, copyright disputes, and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Australia and internationally. Our Sydney IP lawyers advise on protecting your brand, business name, creative works, and proprietary information from infringement and unauthorised use. We also assist with IP licensing agreements and disputes involving the ownership or use of intellectual property assets.

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Criminal

We provide criminal defence representation across all NSW courts for individuals facing charges ranging from summary offences in the Local Court to serious indictable matters in the District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales. Our criminal lawyers act on matters including assault, fraud, drug offences, traffic offences, and white collar crime. We are available for urgent criminal matters and can advise at the earliest stage of a police investigation, before charges are laid, through to trial and appeal.

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Defamation

We act for individuals and businesses in defamation matters including online defamation, social media posts, false reviews, and business reputation disputes. Our Sydney defamation lawyers advise on whether a publication meets the serious harm threshold required under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), draft and respond to concerns notices, and represent clients in defamation proceedings in NSW courts. Time limits apply in defamation matters. You have only 12 months from the date of publication to commence proceedings so it is important to seek advice as early as possible.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you are unsure which practice area applies to your situation, contact us directly. We will listen to your matter and point you in the right direction with no obligation and no jargon. Our Sydney lawyers are here to help you understand your options before you commit to any course of action.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you are unsure which practice area applies to your situation, contact us directly. We will listen to your matter and point you in the right direction with no obligation and no jargon. Our Sydney lawyers are here to help you understand your options before you commit to any course of action.