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Online Australia-wide · Fast, fixed-fee
Available online Australia-wide. Need this sorted quickly? See our next available appointments below.
Choose an appointment, then immediately provide your details and upload your documents to complete the booking process.
Standard fixed fee
For up to two guarantors ($605 including GST)
Appointment bookings and engagement remain subject to conflict checks and matter acceptance.
Book your appointment
Choose a suitable time now, then continue directly to the required details form and document upload. Please have the documents your lender or broker sent you ready before you begin.
I’m a commercial lawyer and I provide independent legal advice for loans and guarantees. I’ve made the booking process as simple as possible, but if you’re not sure whether I can help with your matter, email or WhatsApp me and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Heidi Warren · Commercial Lawyer · Online Australia-wide
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Required next step
Your matter is not ready for review until this required form and document upload are submitted. Upload the documents your lender or broker sent you. If you are unsure, upload everything you have received.
Do not sign the lender’s certificate before the appointment unless the solicitor instructs you to do so.
The standard fee is clear before you book.
Choose a suitable time from our lawyers’ live availability.
Meet the solicitor by secure video appointment.
A streamlined process keeps your documents, appointment and certificate moving.
Simple from start to finish
Choose appointment → provide details and upload documents → advice appointment → done.
See our lawyers’ live availability and select a suitable time. Have the documents from your lender or broker ready to continue.
Complete a short form so we can identify the matter, run checks and prepare for the appointment.
Upload the documents your lender or broker sent you. If you are unsure, send everything and we’ll sort it out.
The guarantor meets privately online with an Australian solicitor, receives the advice and can ask questions.
The required documentation is completed and returned by email after the appointment, subject to lender requirements.
Matters we handle
This service is designed primarily for guarantors whose lender requires a solicitor to explain the documents and complete a certificate of independent legal advice.
For individuals, directors or guarantors involved in SMSF borrowing arrangements who are required to obtain independent legal advice.
For directors, spouses, family members or other guarantors signing guarantees connected with business or property lending.
For borrowers or guarantors who need advice on commercial loan, guarantee or security documents.
For other lending transactions where the lender requires advice and a solicitor’s certificate before settlement.
Upload the documents your lender or broker sent you. If you’re unsure which documents we need, upload everything you have received and we’ll sort it out.
Simple fixed pricing
$550 + GST ($605 including GST)
Covers up to two guarantors attending the same appointment.
Independent legal advice
For up to two guarantors attending the same appointment. Total $605 including GST.
Physical postage is not included in the fixed fee. If a lender requires original documents to be returned, any express postage charge will be confirmed separately.
Choose a time and complete your details and document upload in one guided process. Not sure if you can book? Email Heidi.
Questions, answered plainly
Everything you may want to know before selecting an appointment or completing your required details and document upload.
Independent legal advice explains the legal effect, obligations and risks of the loan, guarantee or security documents you are being asked to sign. The advice is provided privately to the guarantor or other party required by the lender to obtain it.
The fixed fee for a standard matter is $550 + GST ($605 including GST). This covers up to two guarantors attending the same appointment. More complex or urgent matters may require a separate quote, which will be discussed before work proceeds.
Yes. The service is delivered online and is available Australia-wide. Each guarantor receiving advice must attend the private video appointment and have current photo identification available. Whether remote execution is accepted can depend on the lender’s documents and requirements.
Upload the documents your lender or broker sent you. If you are unsure which documents are required, upload everything you have received and we will sort it out.
You can see our lawyers’ live availability and choose the next suitable appointment near the top of this page. Please have the documents from your lender or broker ready so you can immediately complete the required details and document upload.
No. This service explains the legal effect and risks of the relevant documents. It does not include financial, tax or investment advice about whether you should proceed.
Each guarantor who requires independent legal advice must attend the appointment personally. The fixed fee covers up to two guarantors attending the same appointment.
No. Completed documentation is returned by email after the appointment. If a lender requires original documents to be physically returned, express postage is outside the fixed fee and will be charged separately where required.
This service provides independent legal advice about the legal effect, obligations and risks of relevant lending, guarantee and security documents. It does not provide financial, tax or investment advice. No solicitor–client relationship is formed until the matter is accepted, conflicts are cleared and the engagement terms are confirmed. Certificate completion remains subject to identification, document review, the appointment and the lender’s requirements.
Contact: hello@lawbydesign.com.au · Online Australia-wide
