Get Fair Compensation & Clear Advice Regarding Compulsory Acquisition

We understand that compulsory acquisition can be a challenging and stressful experience for property and business owners. Our law firm has been dealing with these matters for many years and has an outstanding track record of achieving high compensation and results for our clients.

Our expertise includes dealing with rural, residential, and business matters, and we take a methodical and detailed approach to quantifying our client’s loss and maximising their compensation. We work closely with experts such as accountants and valuers to ensure that proper consideration is given to our clients’ cases and that all their losses are accounted for. Compulsory acquisition takes place when the government acquires land or property from individuals or businesses for public use, such as the construction of roads or rail infrastructure. This process can impact landowners, leaseholders, and businesses alike.

Compulsory acquisition matters can take time to resolve, and it is often the case that the first offer from the acquiring authority is less than what you can achieve with the assistance of expert legal assistance. We have the skills and experience to help clients articulate their situation and push for an adequate compensation.

We have helped clients with compulsory acquisitions involving:

• Residential land
• Rural land with commercial activities
• Commercial premises and business lease

We have exceeded our clients’ expectations and are diligent in the process to ensure our clients claim is processed as quickly as possible.

We provide ongoing support and guidance to our clients throughout the process, including keeping them informed of any developments and answering any questions they may have.

Under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW), the acquiring authority is required to cover reasonable professional expenses incurred by landowners during the compulsory acquisition process. This includes legal and valuation fees for preparing and negotiating compensation claims. Landowners have relief available to them for reasonable costs, even if the claim is unsuccessful, under this provision in the legislation.

For landowners this means that you are able to get a considered opinion about the offer that the acquiring authority is proposing. If you do decide to challenge the offer these costs are typically covered by the acquiring authority (if reasonable).

Advising : clients on their rights and obligations under the compulsory acquisition process in Victoria and New South Wales.

Preparing : their claim for compensation in a thorough and well organised manner and drafting a comprehensive claim.

Assisting : clients with negotiations with the acquiring authority, including negotiating the best possible compensation for their property or business.

Negotiating : with the acquiring authority to ensure that any issues or queries are promptly and adequately responded to.

Our lawyer work closely with experts such as accountants and valuers to ensure that our clients receive fair and adequate compensation for any losses they may incur as a result of the acquisition.

We work with clients to understand the nature and use of their property or business and ensure that experts have a comprehensive brief to complete their work.