Practical law for families and small businesses

Family, business and property matters, handled by lawyers who explain things clearly and keep the costs predictable.

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About
us

A small firm with an open door

Fairbank Law is a neighbourhood practice for the legal moments that touch everyday life: a separation, a new business, a first home. Our lawyers take the time to explain your options, agree the fee before they start and keep you updated without being chased.

  • Fees agreed up front
  • Plain language, always
  • Evening appointments
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Trusted by local businesses and families across the metro area

  • Saltbox Studio
  • OAK & IRIS
  • Little Fern Bakery
  • PENNWICK
  • Bramble & Co
  • Lanternway

Practice
areas

Three areas, one careful team

Family law

Separation, parenting arrangements and finances, handled with patience and care.

  • Separation and divorce
  • Parenting plans
  • Cohabitation agreements
Fixed fee options from $450

Business law

Setting up, signing contracts and the everyday legal side of running a small business.

  • Company setup
  • Contracts and terms
  • Employment questions
Fixed fee options from $350

Property law

Buying, selling and leasing homes and premises, from the first offer to the keys.

  • Home purchases and sales
  • Commercial leases
  • Title and boundary questions
Fixed fee options from $900

Client
stories

In our clients' own words

4.9 from 350+ reviews

“Clear and calm through a very hard separation. I always knew what was happening next and what it would cost.”
Parent, family matter
“They set up our partnership agreement and reviewed our first lease in the same week. Friendly, quick and practical.”
Owner, neighbourhood bakery

Our
lawyers

Meet the people who will take your call

Managing partner, family law
Managing partnerFamily law
Partner, business law
PartnerBusiness law
Senior associate, property law
Senior associateProperty law
Partner, disputes and mediation
PartnerDisputes and mediation
Associate, business and property
AssociateBusiness and property

How it
works

  1. 01

    Book a free 20 minute call

    Tell us what is going on. We listen, ask a few questions and tell you honestly how we can help.

  2. 02

    Get a plan and a fixed fee

    You receive a short written plan with the steps, the timing and the fee, before any work begins.

  3. 03

    We handle it, you stay informed

    Your lawyer does the work and keeps you updated, so you never have to chase us for news.

Common
questions

Is the first call really free?

Yes. The first 20 minute call is free, and there is no obligation to go ahead.

Do you work on fixed fees?

For most family, business and property work, yes. Where a fixed fee is not possible, we give you a clear estimate in writing and keep you updated.

Can we meet in the evening?

Yes. We keep two evenings a week for appointments, and we can meet by video whenever suits you.

Which areas do you serve?

We work with families and small businesses across the metro area, in person or by video.

Contact

Tell us what you need. We will take it from there.

Book your free 20 minute call, or ask a quick question. We reply within one working day.

What is it about?