With over 20 years’ construction law experience, Sonia is well versed in resolving construction law disputes, including by means of arbitration or mediation. Sonia is able to provide advice regarding defect rectification, as well as drafting and reviewing of construction contracts to ensure you are legally protected in your construction transactions.

Sonia offers representation for employers and employees in all matters regarding the employment relationship. Sonia can also review your employment contract to ensure it is legally sound. If you’re a business, Sonia can assist you in developing policies to help govern your relationship with your employees and protect you from adverse action.

Sonia can assist companies navigating insolvency, including providing advice on restructuring agreements, Deed of Company Arrangements, receivership and winding up. For individuals facing financial hardship, Sonia can provide advice regarding whether bankruptcy is a viable option in all your financial circumstances.

Sonia is experienced in reviewing leases (both commercial and residential) and mortgages. Sonia is also able to provide independent legal advice to guarantors to ensure they understand the implications of providing a guarantee and ensuring that the legal relationship is protected against claims of undue influence or unconscionability.

Sonia has represented clients in the Federal Court, Supreme Court and District Court of Western Australia, as well as other bodies such as the Fair Work Commission and the Human Rights Commission. Sonia is available to provide advice to both claimants and respondents on the prospects of success of litigation and the risks, as well as offering advice on alternative ways to resolve the dispute.

Sonia has a wealth of experience in reviewing contracts of all types and can provide general review advice and recommendations as well as providing you with options on how to enforce provisions of a contract.

Sonia can assist companies and individuals in recovering debts owed, including drafting letters of demand and conducting means enquiries to ensure payment of the debt.

Many companies approach Sonia for assistance in drafting and interpreting shareholder agreements. Sonia can help companies and shareholders ensure their respective rights are protected and preserved by the agreement.

Sonia can assist landlords, tenants and land owners with an array of issues, including boundary disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts or property title issues. Sonia will protect your property issues and offer expert advice and guidance to achieve a favourable outcome.