ACT Cross-Border Question Regarding Sub-Letting

[Legalities]

We are a Sydney-based financial services business with an office in Canberra.

If we are taking legal action regarding breaches of promises should we appoint a legal representative in NSW or would it be advantageous to have legal representation in the state where the issue has occurred?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

Property is state based. You should always go with someone who practises in property law for the state/territory in which the property is situated - note that doesn't necessarily mean the lawyer is in that state/territory.

 

[Legalities]

Thank you Rob. We have representation with different lawyers in each state but wasn't sure. I will check with each to see which would be best to handle this.