Restrictive covenants on land

Myles Watson has developed a specialised practice advising on restrictive covenants which burden land, and appears regularly in the Victorian Supreme Court in relation to applications pursuant to section 84 of the Property Law Act. Myles has acted for applicants seeking to discharge and modify covenants in a wide variety of cases affecting land throughout Melbourne and Victoria, and also acts for individuals and groups seeking to enforce or defend beneficiary rights under covenants.

Business and commercial advice, including retail leases

MPW Lawyers acts for buyers and sellers of businesses large and small. We provide advice in relation to a wide variety of commercial and business matters, always seeking to identify the practical considerations, providing advice which is understandable and where the client is assisted to make the best available decision.

Wills & Estates, including Enduring Powers and Medical Treatment decision-making

Principal solicitor Myles Watson takes time to discuss with you the meaning and purpose of Wills, Enduring Powers, and Medical Treatment Decision-Making appointments, so that you understand the force and effect of these significant documents, and can feel comfortable appropriate arrangements are in place.
MPW Lawyers assists with probate applications to the Supreme Court, and assistance and advice concerning disputes over Estates and Wills.

Contracts and Trusts advice

Our small to medium sized business clients value the way in which MPW Lawyers provides timely, practical, and when needed, detailed advice and assistance concerning contracts and other legal considerations which arise from time to time. This often involves negotiating with the other party as needed (for example, improving or clarifying the terms of a supply or purchasing agreement), or drafting correspondence which may be required to deal with a situation.
We also provide specialist advice and assistance in relation to trusts, preparing deeds to amend or alter appointments in accordance with existing trust deeds, and general advice in relation to powers and other trust matters.

Dispute resolution, including litigation

As a trained mediator, Myles Watson’s first aim is to consider and advise how clients can avoid or reduce a dispute. Any lawyer who has conducted litigation knows that there is often more to lose than gain for clients who are trapped in litigation. We have significant experiencing negotiating, advising and resolving a wide variety of contractual and property disputes, including in court proceedings.