Rees R & Sydney Jones is Queensland’s oldest law firm having been established
in Rockhampton in 1864 by Rees Rutland Jones.
Located in provincial Queensland the firm has always focused on the individual and
their needs. Many of our clients are families that have been using our services
for generations.
We would like to see you in person to discuss your legal problem or concern. We
look forward to building a relationship with you based on mutual trust and a shared
understanding of your desired outcome.
Commercial – Conveyancing, Rural & Business
The commercial section of the firm is broken into 3 divisions to ensure that all
of your potential needs are covered.
The conveyancing team handle the transfer of houses, vacant land and building units
in an efficient cost effective manner.
The rural division not only look after all of the legal technicalities to ensure
the successful transfer of your property, they are also experts in facilitating
partnerships rearrangements and future estate planning.
The business sector covers all legal issues relating to the transfer or restructure
of your business interests.
Wills & Estates
Being a long established legal practice, Rees R & Sydney Jones has a very strong
estate administration and Will division. Our strong room contains over 10, 000 wills.
Many of our clients’ families have been with the firm for several generations.
Our skills in this area have been finely developed to ensure that your future affairs
and family arrangements are completely in order.
Mining and Resumption
Few events in life are more disruptive and emotionally challenging than the threat
of losing all or part of your property as a result of resumption by a mining company,
local authority or government utility.
Whether the resumption relates to a multi million dollar cattle property or a council
easement at the back of your home in town the effects on your personal life can
be devastating.
Andrew Palmer has more than 15 years experience specialising exclusively in acting
for landholders who are threatened by this type of action.
Family Law
The break up of a relationship or a family unit is always a difficult time for all
parties involved. Our family law section provides a service that covers all aspects
from property settlements to divorce and children’s matters.