Summary
Derrick practices primarily in:
• Business & Commercial Law
• Property & Real Estate
• Private Client Practice
His broad-based experience focuses on:
• acquisition & sale of commercial & residential real estate (incl structuring & financing)
• retail & commercial leasing in VIC, SA & NSW
• acquisition & sale of business, shares & assets
• franchising
• risk management and compliance
• various commercial agreements and contractual issues
• business structuring and succession planning
• asset protection and estate planning
Some of Derrick’s notable experience includes acting/advising on:
• Sale of a retail & commercial office building in Melbourne covering an area of 22,000 sq metres - reportedly the biggest property transaction in 2014
• Sale of a shopping centre with commercial offices in Melbourne covering an area of 5,000 sq metres
• Sale of a retail shopping area in Docklands covering an area of 1,200 sq metres on 19 titles
• Leasing of a commercial building to an educational facility with total occupancy cost exceeding $50million
• Leasing & management of a retail & commercial office building
• Financing of a multi-level residential development exceeding $30million
Derrick acts for multinational corporations, SMEs, owner-operated private companies, high net worth individuals, young entrepreneurs, professionals, first-time investors and “mums & dads”. He also helps foreign investors with their investment in Australia.
Prior to his legal practice, Derrick was managing a chain of restaurants in South Australia. He now acts as their legal adviser.
Through the invaluable first-hand experience in the F&B industry and as the founder of K & C Law Group, Derrick has not only acquired strong business acumen & skills, but he also appreciates the hurdles and requirements in running and maintaining a successful business.
Derrick gets the deal done and makes sure his client’s needs & goals are met.
Practice Areas
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Company formation
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Company constitution
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Company management
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Limited liability
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Company reporting and disclosure obligations
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ASIC
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Winding up
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Pre-nuptual agreements
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Apply for a divorce
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Superannuation / funds management
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ASIC and its role
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Trademarks
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Infringement
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Formation and dissolution
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Financial liability
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Forming contracts
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Breach of contract
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Consumer contracts
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Unfair contract terms
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Misleading and deceptive conducts
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Contract entitlement & review
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Conveyancing
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Ownership and land rights
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Preparation or Review of a Contract of Sale
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Purchase and settlement
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Mortages & Guarantees
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Residential leases disputes
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Preparation or Review of Commercial leases
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Body corporate / owners' corporation
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Planning schemes
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Planning permits
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Caveats and restrictive covenants registrations, removals and review
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Legal structures
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Client relations
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Commercial leasing
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Business contracts
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Employees
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Franchising
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Intellectual property
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Bankruptcy & insolvency
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Trust
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Trustee duties
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Trust deed
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Creating or amending a will
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Power of Attorney
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Death intestate
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Executor duties
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Probate
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Wills & estates disputes
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Unfair dismissal
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Employment contracts - Advice, Review and Preparation
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Enforce employee rights and entitlements
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Minimum pay rates
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Experience
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K & C Law Group
Director | Principal Lawyer
May, 2015 - Present
Commercial Lawyer
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Forefront Legal
Director
April, 2013 - May
Principal lawyer
Education
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Monash University
Bachelor of Law
2001 - 2004
Location
Level 14, 350 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Victoria, Australia
9 years held
Languages
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English
Proficient
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Mandarin
Basic
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Cantonese
Basic
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Indonesian
Basic
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Malay
Basic