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Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6226 1200

Address: Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.simwolf.com.au/

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17.05.2022 The Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers Family Law team warmly welcome our newest intern, Hayley Crack. We look forward to working with you Hayley as you embark on your career journey. www.simwolf.com.au #familylaw

29.04.2022 Michael Kadziolka is the newest Associate of Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers litigation and dispute resolution team working out of our Hobart office. Michael's experience includes; civil matters, having appeared principally in the Supreme Court of Tasmania and acting as counsel in the Magistrates Court. Welcome to the team Michael. Read more http://ow.ly/WbrR50Izmnk

19.04.2022 Ready. Set. Give! Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers are making a contribution to Australia’s healthcare system, by supporting this year’s Legal Services Blood Challenge. Between 1 March 31 May, we’ll be giving blood and plasma to help patients experiencing cancer, trauma, childbirth complications and many other serious conditions. Australia needs around 33,000 donations every week to meet demand. To give someone another chance to live the life they love, visit www.lifeblood.com.au www.simwolf.com.au #lifebloodau

14.04.2022 Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers were pleased to support the Master Builders Tasmania at their recent Regional Forum where Senior Associate, Amanda Zucker spoke to the delegates about 'Rise and Fall Clauses'. Are you looking for a legal team with expertise in Building and Construction? Read More http://ow.ly/jbV750ImlaO

08.04.2022 The Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers team were delighted to support the recent Housing Industry Association - HIA Building Women’s Breakfast held in Hobart last week, sponsoring the Lucky Door Prize. Simmons Wolfhagen Director, Cara Hawkins, draws the winner, Rosie Savile of InnerSpace Wardrobes Tasmania. We hope you enjoy the gastronomic and scenic delights of Frogmore Creek, Rosie. Need legal advice for your next building project? Read more http://ow.ly/GfRm50ImkGV

29.03.2022 The Branch Office and Simmons Wolfhagen Lawyers joined forces to support little Charlie Barrett in the St Giles Balfour Burn this afternoon. Not only did Charlie ride up the steep road (with a little help from Mum and Dad) he ran up there all by himself 10 minutes later! Amazing effort Charlie Thanks to all for supporting this great cause

24.01.2022 On 24 November 2020 the Tasmanian Government announced the extension of the COVID-19 emergency period for rent relief for both residential and commercial leases, from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021. This extends the current protections/prohibitions in place which affect residential and commercial tenancies/leases. https://www.simwolf.com.au/covid-19-emergency-period-has-b/

23.01.2022 A proud moment in the firm today as we celebrate with one of our employees, Faith Thompson, who recently graduated from the University of Tasmania (including study at Kanagawa University in Japan) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Japanese and minor in Philosophy. With the usual graduation process at UTAS on hold, we thought it only fair we carry out our own ceremony for Faith, which was topped with a hug from her Mum Tracey who is another amazing SW employee!

23.01.2022 With COVID restrictions easing, the small pleasures such as a coffee with a colleague (appropriately socially distanced, of course) and this office outlook are all the sweeter, especially when it also means supporting some of our favourite local coffee spots. Now, back to the desk & back to it!

23.01.2022 Have you seen the Hobart Magazine in your letterbox or while out grabbing a coffee at your local café? When you pick it up or jump online for a read, keep an eye out for us on page 15 of the latest edition a cheeky bit of inter office rivalry never goes astray!

22.01.2022 Thanks to The Branch Office for managing the upgrade of our offices over the last few months, they did a great job and nothing was too much trouble! #supportlocal

22.01.2022 HomeBuilder Grant Update: The Commonwealth HomeBuilder Grants have been extended until 31 March 2021, with a $10,000.00 reduction scheduled to take effect from 1 January 2021. Tom McCourt, solicitor, provides further detail in this blog: https://www.simwolf.com.au/extension-of-commonwealth-homeb/

22.01.2022 There has been a lot of talk around the Tasmanian HomeBuilder & Federal HomeBuilder stimulus packages that have been released by the Government. The HIA have prepared an excellent information sheet with a guide about what the grants entail and eligibility criteria

21.01.2022 Last week one of our lawyers, Mark Herd, completed an epic feat running the Overland track at Cradle Mountain. Mark and 3 of his mates ran the entirety of the track in the day all 64km’s of it and were then collected from top end of Lake St Clair by boat. Congratulations to Mark, Tommy, Daniel & Finn on this incredible achievement.

20.01.2022 It’s been a day of birthday celebrations in our Hobart office, with an extra special celebration for Kate Carver Happy 40th Kate, we hope you have a great weekend!

20.01.2022 As we tick off completion of the last financial year and the challenges thrown at us all thanks to COVID, we are venturing into the next financial year with a sense of reassurance courtesy of all the positives we have also seen, not least a great sense of community & the huge emphasis on supporting local. We are also reminded daily of how lucky we are to live in such a special place, especially when a video like this pops up https://www.youtube.com/watch

20.01.2022 Are you buying, or have purchased, a property with a jetty, boat shed, or other crown license land/structures included? If so, our latest blog details 7 top tips of what you ought to consider as a purchaser: https://www.simwolf.com.au/crown-leases-licenses/

20.01.2022 We have an exciting opportunity for a Property & Commercial Lawyer to join Simmons Wolfhagen. The role is for an experienced lawyer, working in our highly successful commercial department based in our Hobart office. A full position description can be found via the link, with applications closing Friday 16 October 2020. https://www.simwolf.com.au/simmons-wolfhagen-employment-op/

20.01.2022 Today marks the next phase of the easing of COVID restrictions. No doubt there are many planning to travel around the State, many eager to return to their shacks & otherwise support local communities and businesses in various locations. We will be enjoying the long weekend, with our offices reopening Tuesday morning. Have a great long weekend and stay safe!

18.01.2022 The Hobart Magazine is out with a new edition and we’re happy to once again be a part of this mag, check us out on page 11. You can read the magazine online or pick up a copy at various cafes, grocers and retail points across Hobart.

18.01.2022 Can a Tasmanian in quarantine due to Covid-19 make a Will without any witnesses? Or by video recording? Whilst concerns and risks arising from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic are causing some to review and update their Wills, how to validly execute those Wills in circumstances involving social isolation, or (in some cases) quarantine requirements may be a particular challenge to them doing so in a way that is legally valid and effective. One of our succession law experts, Sam McCullough, recently published an article on this interesting and very topical issue, and you can read it here: https://www.simwolf.com.au/can-a-tasmanian-in-quarantine-d/

18.01.2022 Our latest update relates to the signing of documents by companies. The Commonwealth Government has taken steps to help with interim measures that change the way companies can sign documents. The Corporations Act 2001 and the Regulations have recently been amended to deal with the signing of documents by companies as a result of COVID-19. The Corporations Coronavirus Economic Response Determination (No 1) 2020 (Amending Act) came into effect on 6 May 2020 and expires on 6 November 2020. To read our article on this topic please visit https://www.simwolf.com.au/changes-to-companies-signing-do/

16.01.2022 Friday marked a significant occasion for the legal profession, with 47 new legal practitioners being admitted to practice (for watchers of American TV this equates to ‘being admitted to the bar’ or ‘passing the bar exam’!). Admission to practice is a momentous occasion in all practitioners careers and we are very excited to announce that from the graduating group of practitioners, Georgia Morris has been appointed as a solicitor in our commercial department. Georgia joined Simmons Wolfhagen last year working as a clerk in our commercial department, quickly becoming a valued member of the firm. Congratulations Georgia!

15.01.2022 It is with great pleasure and excitement that the firm announces that Cara Hawkins has been appointed a Director of Simmons Wolfhagen. Cara has long been a leading lawyer in our commercial department and this appointment recognises Cara’s significant input into not only the commercial department, but the firm as a whole. Congratulations Cara!

14.01.2022 Our very own Zoey Donnellan has jumped on board the Guide Dogs of Tasmania Doga Challenge, with Zoey and her dogs, Charles & Evie, completing 30 minutes of yoga a day for all of August! This is the main fundraiser this year for Guide Dogs Tasmania due to COVID, with the goal to raise $20,000 to cover a puppy’s first year of training. We wish Zoey all the best completing the challenge! ... https://tas.dogachallenge.com.au/fundraising/zoey-donnellan See more

13.01.2022 Significant (Temporary) Changes to Insolvent Trading Laws that Every Company Director Should Know About On 25 March 2020, the law in Australia changed significantly (but temporarily for 6 months during Covid-19) in relation to the liability of a Director of a company when that company is found to have traded while insolvent. Whilst the changes are temporary, they are an unprecedented change to the corporate governance rules in Australia. Like to know more? You can ac...cess a new article summarising the changes and their implications by two of our senior commercial lawyers Sam McCullough and Curtis Browne here: https://www.simwolf.com.au/significant-temporary-changes-t/ See more

12.01.2022 We have recently welcomed Kate Hanslow, Senior Associate, to the firm. Kate has joined our commercial team, and has over 10 years’ experience in Wills and Estate Planning, and estate and trust litigation, being her areas of speciality. Outside of work, Kate enjoys playing netball and is often out in the garden with her family working on their latest landscaping project.... https://www.simwolf.com.au/people/kate-hanslow/ See more

11.01.2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Simmons Wolfhagen is looking for a litigation legal secretary to join us in our Hobart office. If you’re looking to work in a leading Tasmanian law firm, this may be the opportunity for you. A full position description is available here https://www.simwolf.com.au/simmons-wolfhagen-employment-op/ with applications to be made by 3 July 2020.

11.01.2022 Surrogacy in Tasmania Did you know that in Tasmania, the Surrogacy Act (2012) Tas allows a surrogate to carry a child for a couple in certain circumstances? This means that for some people who are unable to have children for various medical or science based reasons, there is an option for becoming a parent. We have advised in a number of surrogacy matters and drafted many Surrogacy Agreements since the legislation came into force and just recently had the pleasure of seekin...g a Parenting Order for the intended parents following the birth of the child. This means that after a very long journey & legal process, the intended parents will be registered on the birth certificate as the child’s parents, and will carry on parenting as they have since birth occurred. A piece of paper that means so very much. Being involved in a Surrogacy matter is such a rewarding area of law to advise in, and we wish the parents well with their new family. See more

08.01.2022 Tomorrow afternoon one of our conveyancing specialists, Jeff Beven, will be at Cunic Homes ready to answer any conveyancing questions you may have, as part of Cunic’s One Stop Shop event. If you’d like to meet Jeff or any of the other experts attending (finance, agents, interior designer), bookings can be made by contacting Cunic via their event page.

08.01.2022 Now more than ever supporting local business is essential and it is always great to see all different parts of the community finding ways to provide this support. Launceston Grammar School have recently prepared a Community Business Directory, and Simmons Wolfhagen are grateful to have been included in the directory.

06.01.2022 Our very own Alex Hall co-captained the Scottsdale NTFAW team to a Premiership on Sunday. The Scottsdale Magpies defeated the Old Launcestonians by 9 points. Congrats on a great result to Alex, and all the best to anyone else involved in finals at the moment!

06.01.2022 A Builder’s Guide to HomeBuilder Grants Amanda Dumaresq, Senior Associate, specialises in advising in the Building & Construction sector, and has prepared this helpful guide for builder’s about the eligibility requirements for the HomeBuilder grants, and what the requirements mean in real terms: https://www.simwolf.com.au/a-builders-guide-to-homebuilder/

05.01.2022 With the borders re opening, and life continuing to change towards the ‘new normal’, we continue to adapt the way we work. The new normal brings with it all the lateral thinking that COVID has caused us to do; we’re really enjoying the flexibility of phone or video meetings, varied hours and availability and so are our clients. We will continue to work with you in the way that suits you best, to get the job done efficiently.

04.01.2022 The firm wishes to congratulate Stephanie Zito on her promotion to Senior Associate. Steph is an integral part of our Personal Injury Department, primarily advising in disputed Workers Compensation matters, and has an excellent reputation as a strong advocate for her clients. Steph also brings a lot of fun to our workplace, brightening our days with her bright, happy personality. ... Congrats Steph!

03.01.2022 It’s time for us to get festive! After what can only be described as a year of up, down & sideways, this afternoon our staff from across the State will catch up to celebrate the year & the festive season. Our offices will be closed from 1pm today for Christmas lunch. We’ll be back on deck Monday ready to finish off the year at full steam!

03.01.2022 Extension of temporary relief for financially distressed Businesses Yesterday the Australian Government announced that the temporary insolvency and bankruptcy protections which were put in place on 25 March 2020 have been extended by a further 3 months to now end on 31 December 2020. Carly Hanson, a Senior Associate in our Commercial team, provides a detailed summary of the protections that apply to both corporations and individuals in the attached article: https://www.simwol...f.com.au/extension-of-temporary-relief-f/ Simmons Wolfhagen are keeping up to date with all changes to corporate and personal insolvency laws and are able to assist creditors and debtors with any questions they may have.

02.01.2022 Simmons Wolfhagen sponsors a number of different charitable organisations each year. Last Friday we sponsored stage 19 of the Tour de TenLives, a fundraising initiative for the TenLives Cat Centre who are currently undertaking a building project fundraiser. Stage 19 was led by one of our Directors, David Morris, with riders cycling from Sandy Bay, out to St Virgil’s & return. Sponsorship of this event is being put towards building a modern shelter facility, the current facility being old and inadequate, ensuring that the number of homeless or abandoned cats will be reduced, and changing the landscape of animal welfare within the community.

01.01.2022 COVID-19 & RESIDENTIAL TENANCY LAWS Significant changes have been made to the residential tenancy laws in Tasmania brought about by the COVID-19 Disease (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 that all landlords and tenants should be aware of. One of our solicitors, Carly Hanson, provides more detail about the changes in this blog:... https://www.simwolf.com.au/changes-to-tasmanian-residentia/ See more