About us

    Smallwoods Lawyers on the Northern Beaches was established in 1976 by Richard Smallwood.

    Since it was established, Smallwoods has gained a reputation as a quality medium-size law firm, providing legal services to small to medium-size businesses, families and individuals on the Northern Beaches in a number of areas of legal work including:

    • Small business general advice
    • Divorce, Family law and De Facto law
    • Commercial & residential conveyancing
    • Estate planning
    • Wills
    • Managing deceased estates
    • Environmental and Local Government law.

    In early 2009, Smallwoods moved from its premises in Dee Why, where it had been for in excess of 24 years, to modern premises at 117 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale providing up-to-date facilities for conferences with clients, seminars and providing better access and parking for clients

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    Service overview

    - Business Law Our lawyers in the course of advising on buying or selling a business will carefully consider your aims and objectives and will advise you on the implications of capital gains and GST issues which need to be carefully examined. -Divorce & Family Law/Defacto Law In our experience, clients needing advice on general Family Law, Divorce Law and De facto Law issues require their solicitors to not only have the requisite knowledge of these areas of the law, but also the skills to negotiate outcomes on their behalf. - Commercial & Residential Conveyancing & Property Law. Our solicitors have over 50 years of experience in conveyancing from the first homebuyer to seasoned developers. Conveyancing is not an administrative task, but important aspects need considered legal advice requiring a solicitor or lawyer. - Estate Planning, Wills & Deceased Estates. With changes to Superannuation Laws, mixed families from new relationships and for other reasons, drafting Wills and planning your estate upon death or incapacity has assumed more importance in recent years. - Local Government Law We can provide you with advice in respect of the preparation of Development Applications and appearance before Local Government panels and if required, appealing against the decisions of Council to review panels and the Land and Environment Court.

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Testimonials

“The partners of this firm have recommended Smallwoods Lawyers to clients for a variety of commercial transactions and general commercial advice. 

We have found their services in drafting Agreements, critically examining transactions and providing advice, to have a quick turn around without sacrificing care.” 

Allan Hall Business Advisors
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“I have engaged Richard’s services on 3 commercial matters over the past 12 months.  In all of these dealings Richard and his team at Smallwoods Lawyers have been professional, thorough and timely.  I am happy to refer people to Richard and Smallwoods Lawyers”.   

Stephen Indersmith, Publisher
Peninsula Living
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“This company has recently used Smallwoods Lawyers in a difficult commercial matter.  We were very happy with the prompt, efficient and cost effective services they provided, and have no hesitation in recommending Richard Smallwood and his team.” 

Winco Systems Pty Ltd, Brookvale
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“As a small business owner, getting the right advice in a timely manner is critical.  Working together with Smallwoods Lawyers, Commulynx have leveraged their legal expertise to ensure our legal obligations and challenges are well managed.

For all small businesses, knowing your documents are in order is a daunting task and when faced with the challenge, it is easy to put these tasks on the back burner.  However after taking the plunge and working with the team at Smallwoods Lawyers, what was once a “we know we should be doing that” is now a “no problem, we’ll get our legal team to ensure things are in order”.  This level of assurance has enabled our business to tackle larger contract based customer and prospect engagements with clear and quick responses while knowing our interests are well managed. Anyone looking for the right legal support team in business would be in good hands with the team at Smallwoods Lawyers.”

Commulynx Pty Ltd, IT Consultants
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“Our company used Smallwoods Lawyers to assist in its purchase of an office in the Lifestyle Working building in Brookvale. 

The transaction went very smoothly and the service we received from solicitors Richard Smallwood and Elizabeth Campbell was second to none. 

We have since used Smallwoods for assisting us in other legal matters and cannot speak too highly of their services, care for detail and prompt and courteous service – all within the estimated costs.” 

True Blue Gaming Pty Ltd
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“My company purchased a unit in Lifestyle Working. 

When I decided to purchase an office in the Lifestyle Working building, I didn’t know how I should proceed.   

My solicitor, Richard Smallwood of Smallwoods Lawyers and Scott Jago from Allan Hall Chartered Accountants combined to ensure my interests were protected. 

Smallwoods carefully guided me through the maze of documentation.  They displayed professionalism and care and kept me fully informed.” 

John Asquith, Managing Director
TalentDrain
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“Based upon feedback from parties who have used Smallwoods Lawyers to assist them in purchasing real estate, I have no hesitation in recommending Richard Smallwood or Smallwoods as a solicitor to represent clients in property transactions.” 

Graham Taylor, Managing Director
Specialised Property Group, Brookvale
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“From time to time we have the opportunity of recommending to clients, solicitors to assist them in mortgage guarantees and conveyancing transactions. 

Our clients who have used the services of Smallwoods Lawyers have all spoken highly of their efficient and cost effective services.” 

InSynergy Property Advisors
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DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW

“In my dealings with Smallwoods and in particular Lynette McDermott, I found them to exercise personal and professional care in my Family Law matter, achieving a very good result for me.  I had not previously had any dealings with solicitors in my life, but can say that the interest and genuine concern shown was a tribute to Lynette and Smallwoods.” 

Wendy (Narrabeen, NSW) 
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