Patrick has a broad commercial practice and regularly advises on and appears in matters involving real property, building and construction, wills and estates, professional negligence, insurance, insolvency and consumer law.
Real Property
Patrick has acted for vendors, purchasers, mortgagees and caveators in a range of disputes involving real property. Patrick regularly advises on issues arising during conveyancing transactions and is familiar with all aspects of the Victorian legislation governing the transfer of land. He has a particular focus on intergenerational disputes involving real property.
Patrick also provides advice in respect of residential and retail tenancies.
Building and Construction
Patrick has acted for owners, builders and subcontractors in a wide range of both domestic and commercial building disputes. He regularly appears at VCAT, and in the County and Supreme Courts in building matters. Patrick prides himself on his ability to give timely and precise advice on all aspects of building contracts.
Insolvency
Patrick has acted for creditors, debtors, liquidators and administrators in various aspects of insolvency and bankruptcy. He is often briefed to both pursue and defend voidable transaction claims arising out of liquidations and appears in a wide range of applications arising out of insolvencies. Patrick prioritises both efficiency and attention to detail in providing assistance to those dealing with insolvency and bankruptcy laws.
Wills and Estates
Patrick has acted in a number of disputes involving wills and estates. He regularly acts for claimants in testators family maintenance claims and can assist in any matter involving the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic). Patrick provides timely and thorough advice and assistance to executors, administrators and beneficiaries.
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Patrick is a barrister with a broad commercial practice, advising and appearing in real property, building, estates, insolvency, insurance, and consumer law disputes.
Patrick has a broad commercial practice and regularly advises on and appears in matters involving real property, building and construction, wills and estates, professional negligence, insurance, insolvency and consumer law.
Real Property
Patrick has acted for vendors, purchasers, mortgagees and caveators in a range of disputes involving real property. Patrick regularly advises on issues arising during conveyancing transactions and is familiar with all aspects of the Victorian legislation governing the transfer of land. He has a particular focus on intergenerational disputes involving real property.
Patrick also provides advice in respect of residential and retail tenancies.
Building and Construction
Patrick has acted for owners, builders and subcontractors in a wide range of both domestic and commercial building disputes. He regularly appears at VCAT, and in the County and Supreme Courts in building matters. Patrick prides himself on his ability to give timely and precise advice on all aspects of building contracts.
Insolvency
Patrick has acted for creditors, debtors, liquidators and administrators in various aspects of insolvency and bankruptcy. He is often briefed to both pursue and defend voidable transaction claims arising out of liquidations and appears in a wide range of applications arising out of insolvencies. Patrick prioritises both efficiency and attention to detail in providing assistance to those dealing with insolvency and bankruptcy laws.
Wills and Estates
Patrick has acted in a number of disputes involving wills and estates. He regularly acts for claimants in testators family maintenance claims and can assist in any matter involving the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic). Patrick provides timely and thorough advice and assistance to executors, administrators and beneficiaries.
1216 Owen Dixon Chambers East, 205 William Street MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
0400 620 983
patrick.donovan@vicbar.com.au
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