About
Our Mission
At Fox & Staniland we value efficiency, experience, and attention to detail. We aim to provide our clients with the best possible legal services.
What Sets Us Apart
We are committed to:
- Keeping you informed on the progress of your case or transaction.
- Explaining the entire relevant legal process to you in plain English, returning your calls and emails promptly and providing you with copies of all documents relating to your case or transaction.
- Providing you with superior legal knowledge backed by a wealth experience.
- Resolving your matter as cost effectively and pragmatically as possible.
- Maintaining our reputation as a centre for excellence in legal practice.
Our History
Fox & Staniland has its origins in the old city firm of Sillar & Maddison which was established many years ago. The founders were Ralph Sillar who lived in Pymble, and John Maddison who subsequently became the State Minister for Justice and Attorney General, and who lived at Wahroonga. David Fox and Richard Staniland became partners in Sillar & Maddison.
Shortly thereafter they opened a branch office of that firm at Gordon. In 1974, following the retirement of Ralph Sillar and John Maddison, the partnership was dissolved and David Fox and Richard Staniland continued the practice at Gordon under the new name of Fox & Staniland. The firm has grown since and is one of the largest legal firms in the Ku-ring-gai area.
Notwithstanding this growth we have maintained our emphasis on giving personal service to all our clients. In 2001 the firm moved from its original premises in the Gordon shopping centre to an office building located in Pymble’s Bridge Street business precinct.
In October 2014 Fox & Staniland lawyers became a company "Fox & Staniland Pty Limited" and expanded its premises to accommodate its growth.
After almost 20 years in Pymble, Fox & Staniland Lawyers returned to Gordon in January 2020, where the firm began almost 50 years ago.
Recent Blogs
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High Court Makes Landmark Decision on Employee/Contractor Debate!
19 JULY 2022 A man had travelled to Australia on a working visa. He came from the United Kingdom, was 22 years old, and had limited experience as a builder in the UK. Money was tight, and he quickly found work with a labour hire company. His contract with the labour hire company stated that he was a “self-employed contractor”. Read more
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Man Tries to Exit Contract by Claiming He is Mentally Ill
17 MAY 2022 A man (“the purchaser”) bought a property and negotiated a 13-month settlement period. The contract included a clause that said that if a party became mentally ill they could pull out of the contract. The purchaser took possession of the land before settlement, and everything appeared to be going smoothly. The purchaser himself was a savvy investor because he already had 8 properties to his name. Read more
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Do You Have Assets Overseas? Beware of the Cost of Not Having a Will!
28 JUNE 2022 In a recent case, a man died in Australia. He left behind a wife and two children, and an estate valued at over $50,000,000.00. He had assets in Australia, Hong Kong and China. He had not made a will to specify how his assets were to be divided after his death. Read more
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Disobedient Employees? You Could be Responsible for Their Actions!
01 MARCH 2022 An employer was involved in providing apprenticeship opportunities to young workers. The company engaged a 16-year-old high school student for work experience to see if it would take him on as an apprentice. The student was keen and seemed to show potential. Read more
