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Proctor Phair Lawyers has been in practice since 1962 and collectively we have 80 years experience and can provide you with advice and represent you in the following areas of practice:
Tag : Damages
Professional negligence claim
Proctor Phair Lawyers represents a lender in a professional negligence claim against its former solicitor who amongst other things failed to obtain from the land titles office a copy of the registered lease on to a valuation of the property the subject of the security for the loan which resulted in the lender failing to discover annexed to the valuation of the property was forged and lent money on the valuation which was calculated on the incorrect rent set out in the lease resulting in him lending money on an over valued property the result was the lender losing millions and resulting in a damages.
This tested the issue of the extent of solicitors’ responsibilities to the client and the terms of their retainers. The matter settled at mediation with our client receiving a substantial settlement sum and avoiding a costly trial. The client is happy with the result however it emphasises the importance of checking source documents especially where they are an important part of the security.
Victory for commercial landlord
Proctor Phair Lawyers represents client in successfully obtaining judgment against a former commercial tenant for substantial unpaid rent and damages pursuant to the lease to the maximum jurisdictional amount. Proctor Phair Lawyers successfully defended an application by the former tenant to set aside the judgment and the bankruptcy notice
Copyright and breach of contract
Proctor Phair Lawyers acts for client who seeks to shut down market competitor for breach of its copyright and seeks millions in damages
PROCTOR PHAIR LAWYERS
Level 2, 352 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box Q869, QVB NSW 1230
P.(02) 9299 9292
F.(02) 9299 9191
E.ppl@proctorphairlawyers.com.au
