Conveyancing & Property
Residential and commercial conveyancing, contract reviews and property transfers across Victoria, handled with diligence and clear communication.
— Melbourne since 1941
Commercial, property and estate lawyers serving Hawthorn, Boroondara and Melbourne.
Blakie + Britt Lawyers is an established legal practice with a legal tradition dating from 1941. The practice continues today through Parke Lawyers at Level 1, 480 Collins Street, Melbourne.
— About the practice
A legal tradition dating from 1941.
Blakie + Britt traces its origins to the Melbourne legal practice established by Geoffrey Noel Blakie in 1941. Following Geoffrey's death on 27 Oct 1955, his wife, Conradina Edith Joyce Blakie — known as Joy — continued the practice. In Feb 1973 she established it in Hawthorn.
Michael Britt subsequently joined Joy and later acquired the practice from her. Blakie + Britt served generations of Hawthorn and Boroondara clients before merging with Parke Lawyers on 11 May 2012.
The Blakie + Britt name and its longstanding client relationships continue through Parke Lawyers under the guidance of Jim Parke, former Mayor of Boroondara and Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law.
— Practice areas
Considered legal advice for the families, businesses and property interests that shape life across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Wills & Estate Planning
Carefully drafted wills, enduring powers of attorney and structured estate planning for individuals, couples and business owners.
Probate & Deceased Estates
Applications for probate and letters of administration in Victoria, and the practical work of administering an estate.
Commercial Law
Commercial contracts, business sales and purchases, commercial and retail leasing, led by an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law.
— How we assist
What clients can expect.
Clear initial scoping
A frank conversation about what you need done, whether we are the right practice for it, and what it is likely to involve.
Practical legal advice
Advice framed around real decisions — not a recitation of the law. We tell you what we think, and why.
Transparent costs
Written cost disclosure at the start of the matter. Where reasonable, fixed or capped fees for defined pieces of work.
Careful drafting
Contracts, wills, leases and estate documents are drafted with attention to the specific facts of your matter.
Ongoing communication
Regular updates on the status of your matter and clear explanation of the next steps and what is required of you.
Wider resources
Access to the broader capabilities of Parke Lawyers where a matter needs specialist support.
— Engagement
How to get started.
Make contact
Call (03) 9818 8122 or submit an enquiry with a brief description of the matter.
Initial discussion
A lawyer reviews the enquiry and arranges a scoping conversation, usually within one business day.
Costs and engagement
Written cost disclosure and a clear scope of work before the file is opened.
Progressing the matter
Regular communication and clear steps through to completion.
— Information Centre
Guides on Victorian property, estates and commercial law.
Property & Conveyancing
Buying property in Victoria: the conveyancing process explained
From contract to keys in hand, buying a home in Victoria follows a defined legal sequence. This article walks through each stage of the process, what your lawyer does at each step, and where the common problems tend to occur.
9 min read
Property & Conveyancing
Why a contract review should occur before signing
A pre-signing contract review is one of the highest-value legal services in a property purchase. This article explains why timing matters, what a review covers and how to use it.
7 min read
Property & Conveyancing
Understanding a Section 32 vendor statement in Victoria
The section 32 statement — sometimes called the vendor statement — is the mandatory disclosure document at the heart of a Victorian property sale. A clear understanding of its contents is essential for both vendors and purchasers.
8 min read
— Professional standards
Setting the standards for modern legal practice.
The practice operates under documented quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems, and is led by an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law. More about professional standards →
— Contact
Blakie + Britt
Legal services on this website are provided by Parke Lawyers Pty Ltd, an incorporated legal practice, continuing the Blakie + Britt practice.