Areas of Legal Expertise

Burgess Thomson is a specialist law firm in Newcastle with over 40 years’ experience in the following areas of law:

Property &
Conveyancing

Burgess Thomson conveyancing solicitors and licensed conveyancers provide expert legal advice to clients on residential, commercial and industrial property conveyancing including buying and selling property as well as commercial and retail leases.

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 as well as deceased estates including applications for probate, letters of administration, estate administration, contested will disputes and family provision claims.

Business &
Commercial

Our Business & Commercial lawyers can assist with most business and commercial law matters including shareholder agreements, business sale and purchase transactions, unit and discretionary trusts and companies, self managed superannuation funds, and asset protection.

Other areas include:

Contract preparation and contract reviews
Business law including business sale and purchase transactions
Business structures and asset protection
Unit and discretionary trusts and companies
Shareholders agreements

Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Testamentary trusts
Commercial legal advice
Business Succession Planning
Business structuring for high net worth individuals and privately held family groups

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Burgess Thomson

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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 👍

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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

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

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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!

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Professional and punctual team. Always a help.

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

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

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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!

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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

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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. :)

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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

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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.

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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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We are very grateful and relieved to have dealt with our complicated wills and our executorship of another complicated will. We have total confidence in their expertise, efficiency and follow through. We highly recommend Burgess Thomson, without reservation. Many, many thanks, especially to Damien and James.

Jessica Ashwood

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Can I give BT 6 out of 5 stars? My husband and I recently used Burgess Thompson as the solicitors for our house purchase and honestly, we were blown away with their level of service and professionalism. We can not recommend Burgess Thompson highly enough. They provided us with simple to read and thorough information sheets at every step of the process and their attention to detail was immaculate. They responded to our questions/inquiries almost instantly. They represent true legal “partners” and had us thinking about topics we wouldn’t have considered without their guidance. We will be using them for all future legal matters. If you need any legal work done, Burgess Thompson is your firm. Thank me later!

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Damien is lovely. He helped our cousin with a power of attorney. He took the time to explain everything to us so we understood what we were signing. Would definitely recommend.

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We used Burgess Thomson for conveyancing and they were amazing throughout the whole process. Really quickly on to everything and always contactable for any questions we had. Would definitely recommend!!

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Fantastic professional service. Friendly staff who look after their client’s legal requirements for the best outcomes. James and Christel are very efficient. I have always had a quick response to any queries. This is the second time I have engaged Burgess Thomson for property purchasing. I highly recommend Burgess Thomson.

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Yet again very happy with James and his whole team. Thank you for making everything so easy.

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My wife and I engaged with Damian Burgess in a preliminary meeting to discuss several matters which we needed to have in place . As a pair of octogenarians we were treated with the utmost respect and genuine care, right from our arrival. Our discussions and the resulting outcomes were effectively put into place. Damian was careful to ensure we were comfortable with the decisions and we now look forward to viewing the resultant document. Overall a pleasant and fruitful visit.

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The team at Burgess Thompson are fantastic, they take the time to explain and communicate everything to you. Very attentive and easy to deal with.

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Very professional and efficient and great communication.

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Professional and prompt. James was always on top of what needed to be done. The whole process was easy and stress free.

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James and the team at Burgess Thomson have been great. Our queries have always been responded to promptly and we have been kept informed and updated throughout the process of buying a property. I would recommend their services.

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I have been using the firm for a number of years now. Both James and Dafydd provide a professional and thorough service. Communication is excellent and timely.Would highly recommend.

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Damian is very helpful and great at explaining everything so we know exactly what we are signing up for, highly recommend!

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Burgess Thompson has assisted me with estate planning and some property issues during the last year. It is very reassuring to deal with such experienced professionals and feel confident that nothing has been overlooked. Damien explains all the options and then works through all the decisions in a way that is easy to understand.

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We just bought a property in the east end. The team at Burgess Thomson were very professional and very committed to the best out come for us. Their attention to detail was above and beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend their services.

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We have been dealing with Damien for the past 30 years and have always found him & his staff to be very friendly and helpful in all our matters. Would highly recommend this company.

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Melissa Westling

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Highly recommend the team at Thomson and Burgess! Responsive, informed and strong in conveyancing representation. Thankyou for your support and guidance always.

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Super professional and detailed. Like dealing with family

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We have been so impressed with James, Dafydd and the whole team with the purchase of our new property. They have been nothing but professional and efficient. James helped us to avoid a property that could have resulted in a financial nightmare and helped navigate the purchase of a really good property. His experience and attention to detail is second to none. Highly recommended, you will be in very safe hands.

Patrick Macpherson

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We used Burgess Thomson to manage the settlement of our property purchase. No complaints at all, everything went smoothly and we were kept updated on the process.

Rosemary Woolston

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Friendly and professional, assisted me to follow up with the bank when things were lagging.

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Friendly, helpful and professional service

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Very welcoming. Greeted us with coffee, tea or refreshment.Damien was thorough and great to deal with. Would recommend to everyone.

Property Law
& Conveyancing

Property Law
& Conveyancing

Wills, Estate Planning
& Deceased Estates

Wills, Estate Planning
& Deceased Estates

Business &
Commercial Law

Business &
Commercial Law

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