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What are the Risks of Becoming a Franchisee?
Many people have a desire to start their own business, chasing the dream of independence, control of their own destiny and, hopefully, riches. But for many the risks associated with…
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Buying A Business
Before undertaking Buying A Business we take a look at the complicated transactions and how we can help. In this video, Property Law Partner and Accredited Specialist (Property Law) Simon Bennett gives us…
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COVID-19 Rent Relief
As you are all aware, we are all anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Government’s rent relief package which is expected as part of the third stimulus package, as a…
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Force Majeure: How does an ‘Act of God’ Clause Affect Your Contract
On 30 January 2020, the Director General of the World Health Organisation declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) outbreak around the world a “public health emergency of international concern”. We…
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Enduring Power of Attorney: The Difference Between Appointing an Attorney ‘Severally’ Versus ‘Jointly’ in Queensland
When people come to plan out their affairs for the later stages of their life, they are generally encouraged to nominate an enduring power of attorney. This is a legal…
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The Difference Between a General Power of Attorney & an Enduring Power of Attorney
In this video, OMB Solicitors Associate Steven Mahoney discusses the difference between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for…
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Your First Family Law Appointment
One of the most challenging — and rewarding — aspects of practicing family law is helping clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives. More often than…
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What Effect Does Domestic Violence Have on a Property Settlement
As police, advocates, social workers, and mental health professionals all can attest, domestic violence takes a tremendous toll on victims. In addition to lasting physical and emotional scars, it often…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Levies & the Impact of COVID-19
The Queensland Government recently reported that “Bodies Corporate and their committees have a statutory obligation to act reasonably”, which includes balancing the statutory obligations of a Body Corporate with the…
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Short Term Letting – Body Corporate
The advent of short-term stay platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz have been a boon both for those looking for extra accommodation options in popular locations and those looking to…
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10 Ways to Improve Your Debt Recovery Process
One of the most frustrating aspects of running a business is not being paid on time for the goods and services you provide. Customers who don’t pay on time eventually…
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Protecting your Assets – Property Purchase Agreements
How do we go about Protecting our Assets? – Property Purchase Agreements In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with Protecting your Assets –…
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Are You Covered if Your Airbnb Guests Injures Themselves?
This is the first question that you should ask yourself if you are considering renting your property on Airbnb. Are you renting your whole house or unit on Airbnb or…
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Putting a Price On Pain & Suffering
Recent reform to awards for pain and suffering for those who have suffered a workplace injury brings the Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act into line with the damages available under the Civil…
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Since 1968 O’Keefe Mahoney Bennett Solicitors (OMB Solicitors) have established an impeccable reputation for providing exceptional & effective legal service to Gold Coast businesses and the general community.
We strive to surpass client expectations and believe in excellence, confidence, team-work, the integration of technology and the upmost in personal service.
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At OMB Solicitors we provide legal solutions to a wide range of legal problems that people on the Gold Coast and surrounding regions encounter in their personal and working lives.
More specifically, we can assist you in matters relating to family law, estate planning, estate disputes, conveyancing, strata law, property law, business law, litigation and insurance. If you have an issue relating to one of these matters, contact one of our Gold Coast lawyers today.
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OMB Solicitors, formerly O’Keefe Mahoney Bennett Solicitors was established on the Gold Coast in 1968.
Since that time, OMB Solicitors has built a reputation of being regarded as one of the Gold Coast’s leading diverse legal practices. We have a deep-seated commitment to client excellence and our Gold Coast Solicitor regularly undergo frequent training to ensure that they’re up to date with the very latest legal knowledge.
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What are the Risks of Becoming a Franchisee?
Many people have a desire to start their own business, chasing the dream of independence, control of their own destiny and, hopefully, riches. But for many the risks associated with…
Read More
Buying A Business
Before undertaking Buying A Business we take a look at the complicated transactions and how we can help. In this video, Property Law Partner and Accredited Specialist (Property Law) Simon Bennett gives us…
Read More
Your Business Your Dream
Buying or selling a business can be a stressful time. Your business is often your dream and the motivation and income source for your family. But the process of buying…
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How Your Business Can Recover Debt if You Have Received a Court Judgement
If you’re a business and you’re owed money and have received a court judgement to recover the debt, what are the next steps? In this podcast, Cameron Marshall, Business Lawyer…
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What Happens to a Business in a Family Law Dispute?
Introduction In family law property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, (whether they are owned jointly or separately) are combined to form what is commonly known as…
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What is the Best Business Structure for a Tradesman Wanting to Start their Own Business?
If you’re a tradesman contemplating going out on your own, there’s probably a bunch of things going on in your mind, one which may be how do you legally set…
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COVID-19 Rent Relief
As you are all aware, we are all anxiously awaiting the announcement of the Government’s rent relief package which is expected as part of the third stimulus package, as a…
Read More
Force Majeure: How does an ‘Act of God’ Clause Affect Your Contract
On 30 January 2020, the Director General of the World Health Organisation declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) outbreak around the world a “public health emergency of international concern”. We…
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Are You Legally Protected from Bushfires?
This month Bushfires are raging across Queensland and destroying lives, homes and valuable properties along the way. The current situation across both Queensland and New South West is dire, with…
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What You Need to Know About Structuring
One of the most important considerations in both establishing and running a business is getting the structuring right at the outset. In this video, our Simon Bennett discusses the things…
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What Do I Do If I Need Access Through My Neighbour’s Land?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate Cameron Marshall discusses the things you need to do if you need access to your neighbour’s lot.
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The Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Duplex
What are Things You Should Consider Before a Buying a Duplex? In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner & Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett discusses the things that you should…
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Enduring Power of Attorney: The Difference Between Appointing an Attorney ‘Severally’ Versus ‘Jointly’ in Queensland
When people come to plan out their affairs for the later stages of their life, they are generally encouraged to nominate an enduring power of attorney. This is a legal…
Read More
The Difference Between a General Power of Attorney & an Enduring Power of Attorney
In this video, OMB Solicitors Associate Steven Mahoney discusses the difference between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for…
Read More
Can I Do a Video Will?
Smartphones have put a video camera in the pocket of nearly every person you see, with widespread and profound impacts for various sections of society, including security, surveillance and in…
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Protecting your Assets – Property Purchase Agreements
How do we go about Protecting our Assets? – Property Purchase Agreements In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with Protecting your Assets –…
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5 Common Myths Associated with Estate Planning
What are of the most 5 Common Myths Associated with Estate Planning? In this video, Wills & Estates Solicitor Steven Mahoney talks about Superannuation myths, who should have a Will and other reasons…
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What is a Will & Enduring Power of Attorney?
We are often asked the question ‘What is a Will & Enduring Power of Attorney’? In this video, Wills & Estates Solicitor Steven Mahoney explains why it’s important to have these in place…
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Your First Family Law Appointment
One of the most challenging — and rewarding — aspects of practicing family law is helping clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives. More often than…
Read More
What Effect Does Domestic Violence Have on a Property Settlement
As police, advocates, social workers, and mental health professionals all can attest, domestic violence takes a tremendous toll on victims. In addition to lasting physical and emotional scars, it often…
Read More
The Things You Need to Know After Separation
What are Things You Should Consider After Separation? In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Associate and Family Lawyer, Gary Mallett talks about the things you need to know after having been…
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Four Tips to Prepare for Family Law Mediation
The cost, complexity and confrontation involved in going to court after the break up of a family unit is something most people would really like to avoid. The whole process…
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Can I Still Do a Property Settlement in a Short Relationship?
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that many relationships don’t last. And when a couple splits up, there are difficult questions around how assets that were part of the marriage…
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Parenting Rights Post Separation
It’s 8:40 AM on the first Monday morning back at work for me after the Christmas New Year break. Whilst I stare at the 2000+ emails requiring my urgent attention,…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Levies & the Impact of COVID-19
The Queensland Government recently reported that “Bodies Corporate and their committees have a statutory obligation to act reasonably”, which includes balancing the statutory obligations of a Body Corporate with the…
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Short Term Letting – Body Corporate
The advent of short-term stay platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz have been a boon both for those looking for extra accommodation options in popular locations and those looking to…
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Defamation in Strata. What You Need to Know
Anyone who has had dealings with strata management and bodies corporate will know that in worst-case scenarios, they can become minefields of petty politicking and administrative overkill. Often, relations between…
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What the Draft Body Corporate Regulation Means for Bodies Corporate in Queensland
After nearly six years of consultation, the first of several draft regulations have finally been prepared and the last round of community involvement has commenced. In this video, OMB Solicitors,…
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Five Top Tips You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Unit or Townhouse
Living in a Body Corporate is unlike owning your own freehold land. As a member of a Body Corporate you are required to follow the rules and regulations applying to…
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Registered Plans in a Body Corporate & Maintenance
The Difference Between the Two Types of Registered Plans in a Body Corporate and how the obligations of maintenance differ between them. In this video, Body Corporate Solicitor, Elisha Hodgson discusses…
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10 Ways to Improve Your Debt Recovery Process
One of the most frustrating aspects of running a business is not being paid on time for the goods and services you provide. Customers who don’t pay on time eventually…
Read More
Protecting your Assets – Property Purchase Agreements
How do we go about Protecting our Assets? – Property Purchase Agreements In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with Protecting your Assets –…
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How Our Litigation Team Can Help
How our Litigation Team can help you with Leasing, Contractual, Building, Body Corporate, Product Liability, Property, Trusts & Estate Litigation Disputes In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how…
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Five Things a Body Corporate Should Know when Entering into a Build Contract
What are five things a Body Corporate should know when entering into a Build Contract? In this video, Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall talks to us about issues for Bodies Corporate when…
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Benefits of Mediation
Litigation can be inherently uncertain, time consuming and expensive. This is fundamentally why the majority of disputes that come across our desk are resolved out of court. Parties are encouraged…
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How Builders Can Resolve Disputes Quickly
The building and construction space is the source of many legal disputes that arise out of complicated contract arrangements. This will often lead to the parties enforcing their legal rights,…