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Outstanding Newcastle Lawyers, Solicitors & Conveyancers

Newcastle’s best ranked law firm with over
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Discover Burgess Thomson, your premier Newcastle law firm, where legal acumen and innovation converge. Since our inception in 1984, 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 Doyle’s Guide of the best lawyers and top ranked law firms in NSW and Australia.

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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.
Areas of Expertise

Property Law &
Conveyancing

Burgess Thomson conveyancers and property lawyers provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial property, including buying and selling property, mortgages and commercial and retail leases. We provide a fast and efficient service to make your property purchase or sale as simple and problem-free as possible.

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Wills, Estate Planning & Deceased Estates​

We specialise in estate planning including wills, testamentary trusts, life interest trusts, enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardians. We can also help with deceased estates, including applications for probate, letters of administration, estate administration, contested will disputes and family provision claims.

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Business &
Commercial Law

Our business and commercial lawyers help clients achieve their goals with timely, skilled legal counsel. Whether you’re a start-up, planning to buy or sell a business, or looking for advice on a business dispute, we can help. Our services extend to shareholder agreements, business sale and purchase transactions, unit and discretionary trusts and companies, and asset protection.
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James Thomson
Managing Partner

Joe Langlois
Law Graduate

Sue Cheal
Senior Paralegal

James Crawford
Paralegal

Caitlin Jackson
Paralegal

Chase Lenox
Paralegal

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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.

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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.”
Tim & Christine BAugust 2019
“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.”
Michele O’MJuly 2019
“Very professional, very informative, kept me up to date with everything. Would recommend your office to anyone who needs a lawyer.”
Rhonda NSeptember 2019

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Undue Influence in Wills

Burgess Thomson September 22, 2025

Undue influence in Will-making occurs when a person coerces or pressures someone in a vulnerable position to make or amend a Will which fails to

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Rae Pidgeon
3 days ago
I’ve had several experiences using Burgess Thomson to look after legal matters; real estate transactions, will and power of attorneys, in each case their advice is first class and their ongoing service cannot be faulted. I highly recommend James Thomson for his thorough and professional approach.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rae, for your outstanding review. We're delighted our Wills and selling property services consistently met your expectations across multiple matters. James Thomson and Burgess Thomson remain committed to delivering this thorough, professional approach to all our clients.
Carolyn Fishlock
1 week ago
Professional and friendly team who know the business. James was a great help for me for updating my Will. My family and I have used Burgess Thomson's legal services for many years. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Carolyn, for your wonderful review. We're delighted James provided excellent service updating your Wills. Your loyalty to Burgess Thomson over many years is deeply valued. We remain committed to serving your family's legal needs with professionalism and care.
Peter Fitzpatrick
1 week ago
Friendly & professional staff
Response from the owner:Hi Peter, Thanks so much for the 5 stars review. It was a pleasure to assist you and Ann-Marie. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Tobias Anstey
2 weeks ago
I had an excellent experience with the team at Burgess Thomson. They guided me through the purchasing process and made it completely effortless for me. Their reviews of strata reports and the like were amazing, and actually saved me from purchasing a property with a horrible strata, and I ended up finding a much better place thanks to them. I would 100% recommend Burgess Thomson to anyone and I will definitely be using their services again in the future.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tobias, for your wonderful review. We're delighted our thorough approach to home purchasing and strata analysis protected your interests. Burgess Thomson takes pride in guiding clients with confidence through significant decisions. We look forward to assisting you again.
Nerrilie Squires (Travellin' Mumma)
1 month ago
We dealth with James at Burgess Thomson for the purchased of an apartment in Wickham and found him to be very professional. He was extremely thorough in checking things but was very personable. They communicated with us every step of the way keeping us informed at all times. I would definitely recommend using them and plan to do so soon to update our wills.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nerrilie, for your wonderful review. We're delighted James delivered a professional conveyancer service with thorough attention to detail and clear communication. The team at Burgess Thomson truly appreciates your recognition and looks forward to assisting with your wills and future legal needs.

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