Welcome to M Bajwa Lawyers Pty Ltd (ABN 22 695 271 071) (“M Bajwa Lawyers”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

These Terms and Conditions outline the rules governing:

• ● Your access to and use of our website
• ● The legal services provided by our firm
• ● The respective rights and responsibilities of clients and website users.

By accessing our website or engaging our legal services, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not accept these terms, you should refrain from using our website or services.

M Bajwa Lawyers provides legal services including:

• ● Conveyancing and Property Law
• ● Family Law and Estate Matters
• ● Commercial and Business Law
• ● IP Australia services include trade mark, patent, and design registration.

A solicitor-client relationship is only formed once we confirm our engagement in writing and you accept our costs agreement or retainer.

You may use our website to:

• ● Obtain information about our services
• ● Contact our office
• ● Submit enquiries or documents
• ● Access general legal information

You must not:

• ● Use the website unlawfully
• ● Attempt unauthorized access to our systems
• ● Upload harmful or malicious content
• ● Copy or reproduce website material without permission
• ● Use automated tools, bots, or scraping software

We reserve the right to restrict access where misuse is identified.

When engaging our services, you agree to:

• ● Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information
• ● Respond promptly to requests for documents or instructions
• ● Inform us immediately of any changes relevant to your matter
• ● Pay all fees and disbursements in accordance with your agreement

We rely on the information you provide to act on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that all information is accurate and to notify us of any updates or changes. We do not independently verify all information provided unless expressly agreed.

Delays or adverse outcomes resulting from incomplete, incorrect, or outdated information may affect timelines and the outcome of your matter.

Our legal fees may be charged as:

• ● Fixed fees
• ● Hourly rates
• ● Stage-based billing
• ● Government charges and third-party disbursements

We will provide a written costs disclosure or quote where required by law.

Payments may be made via:

• ● Bank transfer
• ● Debit or credit card
• ● Electronic settlement platforms including PEXA

Invoices are payable within 7 days unless otherwise agreed.

If payment is overdue, we may suspend work, charge interest where permitted by law, or cease acting for you subject to professional obligations.

Any client funds held on your behalf are managed through our trust account in accordance with applicable legal profession legislation.

For conveyancing matters, you authorize us to manage electronic settlements through PEXA and related settlement platforms.

We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information except where disclosure is:

• ● Required by law
• ● Authorized by you
• ● Necessary to progress your legal matter

Some communications with your solicitor may be protected by legal professional privilege.

Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• ● Our liability is limited to losses that arise directly from our breach of contract or negligence
• ● We are not responsible for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or financial loss
• ● We are not liable where losses result from inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information provided by you, or from your failure to follow our recommendations or advice
• ● We are not responsible for delays or issues caused by third parties, including courts, government bodies, or external parties involved in a matter or transaction

We exclude liability for:

• ● Information or guidance given outside a formal engagement or retainer
• ● Decisions or actions taken by you that are inconsistent with our advice
• ● Outcomes impacted by changes in legislation, regulations, or judicial decisions
• ● Errors, omissions, or failures by third-party providers or government registries
• ● Circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including force majeure events

Where the ACL applies and liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited, at our discretion, to either:

• ● Re-performing the relevant services
• ● Paying the reasonable cost of having the services supplied again.

All website content, branding, logos, text, and legal materials remain the property of M Bajwa Lawyers Pty Ltd unless otherwise stated.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially use our content without written consent.

You may end our engagement at any time by giving us written notice. Upon termination:

• ● You remain responsible for payment of all fees for services performed up to the termination date
• ● You must reimburse any expenses or disbursements incurred on your behalf
• ● Subject to payment of any outstanding amounts, we will release your file and relevant documents to you
• ● We may keep copies of documents and records for compliance and administrative purposes

We may cease acting for you where:

• ● You do not provide instructions, documents, or information reasonably required for us to act
• ● Fees or disbursements remain unpaid
• ● A conflict of interest arises that prevents us from continuing to act
• ● Your conduct makes the professional relationship impractical or unreasonable to continue
• ● We are required to withdraw due to legal, regulatory, or professional obligations

Where appropriate, we will provide reasonable notice of termination and take reasonable steps to reduce any unnecessary disadvantage or disruption to you.

Information on our website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice.

You should obtain legal advice specific to your circumstances before relying on any information published on our website.

We may use third-party providers including:

• ● PEXA (electronic settlements)
• ● Google services and security tools

Their separate terms and privacy policies may also apply.

You consent to receiving communications from us by:

• ● Email
• ● Phone
• ● SMS
• ● Secure online platforms

While we take reasonable precautions, electronic communications may not always be secure.

These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia and the relevant State or Territory in which services are provided.

Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate Australian courts.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

M Bajwa Lawyers Pty Ltd

• Email: admin@mbajwalawyers.com.au
• Phone: 0426 610 005
• Website: www.mbajwalawyers.com.au
• Offices: Melbourne & Brisbane