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Discover Burgess Thomson, your premier Newcastle law firm, where legal acumen and innovation converge. Since our inception in 1983, we’ve been committed to legal excellence, offering over 40 years of experience, fostering successful legal outcomes for businesses, families, and individuals alike.

Our commitment to outstanding client service, swift and efficient solutions, and trusted legal advice has established us as the preferred choice for those in search of top-notch conveyancers, solicitors, property lawyers, wills and estate lawyers, and commercial and business lawyers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, and the broader Hunter region.

Whether you’re looking for astute business lawyers in Newcastle, specialist property lawyers in Newcastle, or empathetic wills and estate lawyers in Newcastle, Burgess Thomson is your gateway to tailored legal solutions and comprehensive advice.

We’re not just a Newcastle law firm; we’re your strategic partners in legal ventures, constantly pushing boundaries to provide more to our clients, with the promise of exceptional service and reliable advice.

Burgess Thomson is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales, Newcastle Law Society, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Australia, Self Managed Super Fund Association, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australasian Legal Practice Management Association and the Commercial Law Association of Australia.

Our Newcastle law firm is listed in the Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide of the best lawyers and top ranked law firms in NSW and Australia.

Why Burgess Thomson?

Our team of top Newcastle lawyers, solicitors and licensed conveyancers specialise in property law and conveyancing, wills, estate planning and deceased estates, and business and commercial law. Clients count on Burgess Thomson for exceptional professional judgment, negotiation skills and top-flight law capabilities in handling their legal issues, business transactions and disputes.

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Meet Our Team

Damian Burgess
Founding Partner

James Thomson
Managing Partner

Dafydd Wall
Lawyer

Sue Cheal
Senior Paralegal

Temeka Clarence
Paralegal

Megan Frew
Paralegal

Joe Langlois
Paralegal

We will help you every step of the way

The Best Newcastle Lawyers & Conveyancers, The Highest Quality Legal Advice, Outstanding Client Service

Newcastle’s Top Rated Lawyer

We are proud to have been named Newcastle’s top rated lawyer for 2024 by Three Best Rated in the areas of Property Law and Estate Planning.

This recognition reflects our dedication to providing our clients with the highest quality legal advice and showcases our commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Client Testimonials

“We have been a client for many years and we find them to be extremely professional yet still maintaining a caring and helpful approach. They have provided us over the years invaluable legal advice and assistance.”

“I was really impressed with Burgess Thomson’s approach in relation to our matter. I am really pleased with the outcome & their decisive action. Thank you, we really appreciated your help.”

“Very professional, very informative, kept me up to date with everything. Would recommend your office to anyone who needs a lawyer.”

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Burgess Thomson January 19, 2025

Newcastle’s property market is witnessing a significant shift as a new generation of first home buyers emerges, reshaping the landscape of home ownership in this vibrant

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What Happens When There Is No Will? Exploring Intestacy

Burgess Thomson January 16, 2025

Introduction If a person dies without leaving a Will laying out their testamentary wishes, this is referred to as dying ‘intestate’. When this happens, an

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Chez Anyone

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Great communication, caring and professional personnel

Mat Rogers

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Very easy to deal with and very responsive

Ian Heslop

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Burgess Thomson did the conveyancing for a recent move and gave excellent service - very thorough, prompt and professional

Nick Stewart

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We have used James Thomson and his team multiple times for buying and selling property. The outcome is always the same, high attention to detail and always going in to bat for us. Thanks guys!

Conagh Kelly

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David Hector

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Excellent legal service. We have been a client of Damian for years and are consistently happy with his advice and manner.

Gaye Hart

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I am so pleased I chose Burgess Thompson when I bought an appartamento and sold a house recently. From reception to partners, Burgess Thompson staff were pleasant to deal with and their advice and service excellent. Everything happened without a hitch. I will use Burgess Thompson again when I need legal work.

Hendrik Ponsen

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Cared for and compassionate

Laena french

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Damien was very helpful and made me feel at ease. I left the meeting feeling very well equipped with the knowledge that things were going to be looked after. I would definitely recommend Damien and the team.

Tim R

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Exceptional Service - As a first home buyer it's important to find the right solicitors to help you through the process. I researched and decided to contact Burgess Thomson, Im really happy with my choice as they have guided me through for my first home. Burgess Thomson guide me on two occasions both times with great advice and great communication on all processes for purchasing my 1st home. I HIGHLY recommend Burgess Thomson.

Justin Dougherty

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Outstanding service throughout the entire home-buying process. James and the team provided us with excellent advice and support throughout. We could not be happier and are very thankful for the service we received from everyone at Burgess Thomson. Would highly recommend!

Jason Petty

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James and his team were wonderful to deal with. They made the selling of our business a seem less transaction. Their knowledge and professionalism is next level and with constant communication really makes a stressful situation soo much easier.
Thankyou to the WHOLE team of Burgess Thompson.

Nicholas Wasiliev

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We were recommended Burgess Thomson by friends when we purchased our first home - and we strongly recommend their business to any other first-home buyers. Assisted by, among others, James, Zach, Temeka and Dafydd, their team communicated extremely well, were helpful and patient with our issues and concerns - and guided us through an unfamiliar process.
Thank you Burgess Thomson for your services, professionalism, and efficiency; and for making our transition to a new home a smooth experience.

Stewart Gardiner

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We recently used Burgess Thomson for the sale of our house & the purchase of another. The experience was an excellent example of teamwork & efficiency. We were kept informed at all times of the progress for both events with meetings when necessary. Great job. Well done Burgess Thomson.

Sandra Fisher

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Burgess Thomson did the conveyancing for my purchase of an apartment in the East End. They gave excellent legal advice and were very professional. I would use them again!

Kathleen and Craig Marriott

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We want to express our gratitude to James Thompson and the team at Burgess Thompson for their professional legal support during our recent residential purchase. Despite a complex contract that required an extended negotiation period, BT remained dedicated and helped us finalise the process quickly. Their excellent advice was invaluable, leading to a fantastic outcome with minimal stress.

Grahame Hall

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Damien Burgess has been our Family solicitor for years and has always rendered exemplary service. He has been especially helpful with his advice and his personal equation and honesty is of the highest order..Would not even think of going elsewhere.

Glenn Ratcliffe

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Very satisfied with their professional service. Thorough, well-explained, comprehensive in their consideration.

Kathy Sara

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Thank you to James and the team at Burgess Thomson for the excellent work in completing the legal work for the purchase of our property. It was handled efficiently. The work and advice was detailed and thorough and the staff were pleasant and helpful.
Kathy and John Sara

Peter Young

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Great friendly and efficient service.

Derek Kingdon

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Great bunch of people and very knowledgable and professional.

Jennifer Armstrong

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max galbraith

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James & team did a great job guiding me through my first purchase and developing a Will. Everything was handled very efficiently, with thorough contract and strata reviews. Highly recommend.

Felicity Connors

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My family has used Damien Burgess for many years. He is always thorough and explains everything in detail and terminology that is easy to understand. Wouldn't use anyone else.

Alan Kinder

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The team have helped us with property purchases/sales twice, James and Christel were amazing!

Michael Hallett

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Excellent service, highly competent advice. Damian and his staff are just excellent and have given us all the advice and information we needed in a very friendly and professional manner. They are concise and efficient and lay out everything very clearly. I highly recommend them.

Craig Farley

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Cam Smith

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Burgess Thomson have been thorough in their process with SMSF property purchase.

Anju

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I wanted to take a moment to provide some feedback on the services you provided during my recent property transaction.
I was very satisfied with the service provided. Your professionalism and knowledge of the conveyancing process were evident throughout, which helped to make what could have been a stressful process much more manageable.
I appreciated the clarity with which you explained each step of the process. Your timely responses to my queries were particularly helpful.
The transaction was handled efficiently, with all the key milestones being met on time.
Your professionalism was commendable, and your attention to detail in reviewing documents was reassuring. I felt confident that all aspects of the transaction were being handled with care.
I found the fees to be reasonable, and I believe the service provided was good value for the cost. The cost transparency was appreciated, and there were no unexpected charges, which was a relief. I would recommend your services to others, particularly because of your clear communication and professional approach. I would consider using your services again for any future property transactions. Thank you once again for your assistance during this process.

Glenn Lodge

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Brienna Johnston

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My partner and I recently used Burgess Thomson to purchase our first home. They were absolutely fantastic and made the process completely stress free. They know their stuff and are very efficient and responsive! We were at ease knowing our first purchase was being handled by absolute professionals! Thanks James (and Dafydd)! We will be recommending you to everyone and will definitely use your services again if we buy or sell.

J Y

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Excellent service, prompt replies, clear communication, professional, strong advocates, expert advice

Rod Hirst

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I have dealt with Burgess and Thomson with selling out house and also purchasing a new property.
Dealing with both James and Dafydd has been awesome, they are always on hand to talk and offer advice.
I recommend dealing with Burgess and Thomson 👍

Paddy Rogers

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James and team very professional dont leave no stone unturned when buying or selling property highly recommended

Ilana Haseltine

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We had our wills and testament completed with Damien. Very thorough, very patient and easily to understand. Covered all basis.

Noelene Timmins

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My husband and I recently updated our Wills and Powers of Attorney. Previously we had completed pro forma wills ourselves but decided we needed professional advice as we have a blended family. We sought help from Burgess Thompson and we were more than happy with the choice. From the first meeting with Damian Burgess we felt at ease and comfortable. Damian answered our queries in a simple and straightforward manner and we felt fully involved in the process. Damian was also excellent in communicating by phone and advising when some processes were complete. We would not hesitate to highly recommend Damian and we will definitely return if we need more assistance with any future legal matters. Noelene & Barry Timmins

Pauline Ferris

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Fast efficient expert advice. Damian was a joy to work with.

Kerry Ross

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This personalised legal practice has provided extremely professional service to me on various matters, from the mundane to the very challenging, for over a decade. They are highly recommended!

Mark Currie

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Professional and punctual team. Always a help.

Paul Provost

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Have used Burgess Thomson for many years, always very professional, great experience & great service, can highly recommend.

Ashley Owens

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Anthony Wood

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Great communication from start to finish. Great team and flexible to work with, thanks again.

Don May

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Have been a client for a few years now & extremely happy with advice & guidance shown by James. Also their prompt action when required & the ease with which we can be in touch personally. Highly recommend!

Ron Cresswell

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We dealt with James and were really impressed with his depth of knowledge and insights. If there were issues of concern he identified them immediately, and his local knowledge combined with his acumen gave us real confidence in what we were doing.

catrina cresswell

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I found James Thomson at Burgess Thomson extremely professional and helpful in our recent purchase of a property for our superfund. Sage advice and a safe pair of hands. Highly recommend

Richard Luppi

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I had a great experience at Burgess and Thomson. Damian Burgess was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient when helping me work through what I was there for. Helping understand the legalities and what options and avenues I had along the way. Answering all of my questions while showing a genuine interest in me getting the outcome I was after. Would highly recommend. :)

Kat Finch

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We have been with this practice for over 30 years and are so thankful for their care and integrity. Thank you Damian and James

Roshni Suresh

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Burgess Thompson were referred to me by dear friends. They have been patient, objective, thorough and professional during the initial review of contract.
They accomodated my endless queries without complaints. I highly recommend them.

Ian Izzard

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James and the team at Burgess Thomson are fantastic professionals. They have been prompt and attentive in their service. We go to Burgess Thomson for all our property dealings.

Natasha Griffith

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