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Since establishing its office on the Gold Coast in 1993, Hickey Lawyers has built a reputation as one of Queensland’s pre-eminent commercial law firms.

WHY CHOOSE HICKEY’S
Our firm is the right size. Large enough to accomodate your needs across the business life cycle; small enough to appreciate every individual client. WHY WORK WITH US? As a client of Hickey Lawyers, you’re more than just a number. We’re your dependable partners, always on hand to provide experienced and trusted advice when it matters. WE’RE A FULL-SERVICE FIRM
Hickey Lawyers is

an established firm that offers comprehensive professional legal services, which means you don't have to engage multiple providers to get the solutions you need. We ensure no important issues slip through the cracks.

02/09/2025

As the Gold Coast Suns prepare for their inaugural AFL finals series, it appears that they are not the only AFL talent on the Gold Coast. As per usual, Partner Joe Welch is credited in the results, despite having minimal involvement in the outcome. His Personal Assistant, Kylie, wisely disregarded his suggestions and independently logged the tips each week. Best of luck to the Suns this weekend!

01/07/2025

Hickey Lawyers is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristen Wallace and Suzanna Costello as Senior Associates, in recognition of their remarkable professional growth and development.

Kristen and Suzanna are now independently managing complex client relationships and matters with diligence, expertise, and skill.

Their dedication to the practice is unwavering and their commitment to excellence is evident in their work. This appointment is a testament to their exceptional abilities.

21/11/2023

Qld Sunset Date Laws Have Not Changed for Strata Off the Plan Contracts

There seems to be a bit of confusion about whether the laws that affect Sunset Dates in Queensland off the plan contracts, have changed.

A few clients and even other lawyers, didn't realize the subtle change to be made by the passing of the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023.

For starters the Bill has been passed by the Qld Parliament but it hasn't received assent, so technically its not in force as at 21 November 2023.

Secondly the amendments ONLY affect Sunset Dates for land that is NOT in a community titles scheme or under the Building Units and Group Titles Act or the Southbank Corporation Act.

So basically it doesn't apply to the purchase of strata units. Also it doesn't apply to land that is in a body corporate structure like Sanctuary Cove Resort, Hope Island Resort, Royal Pines Resort and Calypso Bay.

It applies to the sale of freehold land in Queensland (not in a body corporate structure).

Rather than extend this post, I will do another post about the effect of the amendments.

Hope this clears it up.

29/08/2023

NEW QLD BODY CORPORATE LAW BILL - 75% OF LOT OWNERS CAN REDEVELOP FOR "ECONOMIC REASONS"

On 24 August 2023 the Queensland Attorney General introduced a bill to change body corporate laws. To be clear, this bill doesn't change the law... yet. It still has to go through a consultation process and there is scope for amendments.

However it does give a very good indication how the law could end up.

There has been plenty of media and real estate industry speculation about how the law will be changed so that 75% of lot owners can force the others to sell out to a developer. That is NOT what the new draft law says. If there are "economic reasons" and the body corporate comes up with a "termination plan" then yes, the new draft law will allow 75% of lot owners to force a sale.

The bottom line is that you cannot simply terminate a scheme if you have 75% or more of lot owners voting in favour of it. You need to have a termination plan and generally it needs to be for economic reasons such as the body corporate is facing excessive costs to maintain repair or rectify buildings. In these cases, selling the scheme land to a developer for termination and redevelopment can make more economic sense than requiring lot owners to pay large contributions to enable the body corporate to meet its statutory maintenance obligations.

Hickey Lawyers has extensive experience in property, commercial and body corporate law. If you have any questions about the new legislation, give us a call or drop us a line.

01/06/2023

It is with great sadness that the partners and staff of Hickey Lawyers share the news of the passing of Geoff Thams. Geoff was not just a partner at Hickey Lawyers; he was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Although Geoff had retired some time ago many at Hickey Lawyers remember him fondly.

He had a warm smile, a contagious laugh, and an empathetic nature that made everyone feel valued and heard. His door was always open, and his wisdom and guidance were sought after by many.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Julie, Geoff's wife and of course the rest of the Thams family, friends, and loved ones.

17/05/2023

Dig deep for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Proud to support this very worthwhile charity.

04/05/2023

Hickey Lawyers are proud to support Somerset Storyfest and their continued commitment to literacy. Very lucky to hear from Dr Kirsty Wright and Hedley Thomas. Wonderful afternoon at Royal Pines raising much needed funds for a worthwhile cause.

02/02/2023

We are really looking forward to our Annual Golf Day tomorrow and would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting this major Club fundraiser.

Arkana Energy Group
base property specialists ltd.
Community Bank Tugun
Boyds Bay Group
CJ & J McKendrick Electrical
Hickey Lawyers
Mooses Plumbers and Gasfitters
On The Plumb
Ray White Tugun/Elanora
The Gold Coast's Original 90.9 Sea FM
Tugun Surf Life Saving Club
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BWS- Tugun
Balter Brewing Company

11/12/2022

SUNLAND SETTLES THE SALE OF DEVELOPMENT LOT AT THE LANES, LAKEVIEW BOULEVARD, MERMAID WATERS
Hickey Lawyers are proud to confirm the settlement of yet another milestone transaction for the Sunland Group.

Lot 917 Lakeview Boulevard within ‘The Lanes’, Mermaid Waters is a trophy site in the heart of the Gold Coast and will soon host a landmark addition to the Gold Coast city landscape.

The commercial conveyancing team at Hickey Lawyers are fortunate to have worked on this unique opportunity with the Sunland Group to achieve such an extraordinary result.
Congratulations to our remarkable Property & Commercial development team, the Sunland Group, Bennett & Bennett surveyors, Adam Grbcic from Kollosche and all involved.

29/06/2022

SUNLAND SETTLES SALES FOR 272 HEDGES AVENUE

Another major transaction settled for Sunland Group.

The project conveyancing team at Hickey Lawyers had a 100% strike rate for settlements today. Working closely with Sunland's contracts administration and development management divisions, the team was able to settle over 60 apartment sales through PEXA.

Congratulations to Soheil Abedian, Sahba Abedian and your team of architectural visionaries who have created another landmark for the Gold Coast

Address

Corporate Centre, Cnr Bundall Rd & Saltyer Avenue
Gold Coast, QLD
4217

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61755567400

Website

http://www.hickeylawyers.com.au/

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