About Us
A legacy of trusted legal counsel since 1828.
Our Story
Paine Ross is the second oldest law firm in Australia, having been in continuous operation since 1828. Located in the Hawkesbury for more than the last 190 years, we are a family owned and operated firm.
Elizabeth Paine joined her father John Paine in October 2010 and took over the practice in 2011. Elizabeth regularly hears stories from clients about how they remember dealing with her grandfather 'old John'. This creates a real sense of history and continuity in our relationships with local people.
Elizabeth was joined by David Ireland in 2013. A former colleague of Elizabeth's in a large CBD practice, David brings 18 years of property law experience to the firm.
Our Approach
Client Focus
We endeavour to form close relationships with our clients. We have developed strong working relationships with real estate agents and other professionals in the Hawkesbury area.
Commercial Approach
We offer a high level of personal service, adopt a commercial approach, and are focused on working with you to achieve your goals.
Experience & Quality
Our clients include businesses both large and small, families, individuals, landlords, property developers and NSW Government agencies.
Digital Ready
Paine Ross & Co is now on PEXA, Australia's online property exchange. Contact us to discuss whether your next property transaction can be on PEXA.
Our Team
Meet the experienced solicitors behind Paine Ross & Co.
Elizabeth Paine
Principal
Elizabeth has practised in property law and planning law for over 15 years, having spent 12 years working in commercial law firms in the Sydney CBD. During that time she gained experience acting and advising on a broad range of commercial property transactions. In addition, she worked closely with insolvency practitioners in relation to the property aspects of several large sales of distressed assets.
Elizabeth has acted for public sector and private sector clients on property and planning aspects of a range of commercial, retail, industrial and residential property transactions, including property sales and acquisitions; leasing; property development; compulsory acquisitions/resumptions; strata development; easements and licences.
Since moving to Paine Ross, Elizabeth's practice has expanded into estate planning, will drafting including testamentary trusts, probate and family provision and contested estates, and business sales and purchases.
David Ireland
Solicitor
David joined Paine Ross at the beginning of 2013, having practised as a property lawyer in Sydney commercial law firms for the previous 17 years. David has assisted corporate, government and individual clients with all aspects of commercial, retail, industrial and residential property law transactions and advice.
He has a broad range of property law experience gained through advising and acting on property sales and purchases, all types of leasing, property development, joint ventures, strata development, licences and easements.
In addition to property law and conveyancing, David also practises in estate planning, preparation of wills, probate, and business sales and acquisitions. David uses his experience to provide valuable and cost effective legal solutions.
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