Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors began in Malaysia in 1985 as Francis Lim & Co. Advocates & Solicitors. Mr Francis Lim managed the firm as the Principal and Sole Proprietor until he migrated to Australia in January 2000.
During this time, the firm primarily practised Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Building Arbitration, Banking & Finance, and Wills & Probate. Francis also appeared regularly as Counsel in the courts of Malaysia.
On 16 April 2003, the firm of FRANCIS LIM Barristers & Solicitors & Migration Agents was registered and commenced business on 10 May 2003.
Since then, Francis has been joined by his three sons; David, Dennis and Dominic. David and Dennis graduated from Monash University and Dominic from the University of Melbourne. David and Dominic represent the firm as Solicitors, while Dennis is a Registered Tax Agent and CPA.
The main areas of practice for Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors include:
• Commercial Law
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Family Law
• Tax
• Intellectual Property
• Property Law
• Private Client Services
We take the time to listen to you, to hear your story and identify the legal issues you are facing. We will find a legal solution that carefully considers your circumstances.
As a Christian law firm, we believe in providing you with honest, professional service. We have your interests at heart and will give you clear advice on the law as it stands.
Your time is valuable, and your legal needs are our priority. We will work diligently to provide you with prompt and appropriate solutions.
Legal solutions should not cost the earth. We believe you are entitled to a cost-effective solution and will work to provide you with the best advice and representation.
Francis graduated from Monash University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Economics, completing a Bachelor of Laws in 1981. He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya on the 4th December 1981, appearing regularly as Counsel in the courts of Malaysia.
Francis was admitted to practise as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Victoria in March 2001. He worked as a Senior Solicitor at Testart Robinson, Lawyers & Consultants in Box Hill from 2001 until 2003 in Commercial Litigation, Migration Law, Banking & Finance Law, Commercial Law & Conveyancing, Building Disputes and Wills & Probate. In 2012, he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland as a Barrister & Solicitor.
Francis now practises primarily in Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Property Law, Building Arbitration, Banking & Finance and Wills & Probate. During his years of practice in both Malaysia and Australia, Francis has developed a strong network of business contacts in Malaysia, Singapore and China.
He is fluent in English, Malay, Indonesian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and Hokkien and regularly appears in court as Counsel on behalf of clients from a variety of English and non-English speaking backgrounds.
David graduated from Monash University in October 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Systems and Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted as an Australian Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in 2007. He joined Francis Lim Barristers and Solicitors in the same year. In 2012, he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland as a Barrister & Solicitor.
David’s primary areas of practice are Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance, Deceased Estates and Property Law. He represents clients in commercial, property, deceased estate and banking & finance litigation, often appearing in interlocutory hearings and mediations.
He has a proven record of assisting his clients in settling at mediation and also in reaching out-of-court settlements. Since 2008, David has assisted Mr Francis Lim in complex litigation where Francis has appeared as Counsel in court.
David puts your interests first. He understands that you want to get on with life, and he will work with you to achieve your goals. He has an eye for detail and regularly assists clients with complex, high-value sale and acquisition of businesses and real estate, as well as negotiating retail leases. Additionally, David advises private lenders and handles many high-value loan applications and documentation.
David also advises our clients on wills, powers of attorney, applications for Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration and Re-seals. He is there every step of the way, providing thorough, realistic and out-of-the-box solutions for your legal needs.
Dominic graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 with a Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Laws (Hon). After joining Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors in 2012, he was admitted to practise as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of Victoria in 2013.
Dominic practises primarily in Family Law, Wills & Probate and Conveyancing. His ability to summarise facts and identify the core issues ensures that you receive clear, carefully considered and straightforward advice. Furthermore, Dominic has acted for clients in numerous sale and acquisitions of residential and commercial properties, as well as large and small businesses.
Dominic has acted for private clients in family law matters, including divorce and drafting and advising clients on Binding Financial Agreements, Wills and Powers of Attorney. He has also handled many complex and high-value private lenders loan documentation. Since 2016 Dominic has assisted Francis Lim in complex family law, property law and commercial law litigation where Francis has appeared as Counsel in court.
Dominic’s extensive experience and attention to detail in the preparation and revision of documents provide his clients with the confidence that their matter is in safe hands.
Dennis graduated from Monash University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Commerce. In 2011, he qualified as a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA). After graduating, he worked at a range of boutique accounting firms in Melbourne as a taxation specialist and financial advisor.
Now practising with Francis Lim Barristers & Solicitors, Dennis continues to provide his clients with a broad range of services. These include the preparation and lodgement of Tax Returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS) for individuals and businesses and representing clients with matters before the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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