Chinese-speaking lawyers in Melbourne since 1990

"Justin worked very hard and was extremely responsive, tenacious and proactive in proposing solutions" I highly recommend this law firm to anyone requiring assistance with probate or any legal matters within their areas of specialism in Australia. Their fees are very reasonable and fair; they are a pleasure to work with and their prompt communication was a key strength. I had the privilege of working with Justin and his boss over the past few months on a highly complex, tedious and complicated case. The deceased was domiciled in a foreign country with a different cultural background, held numerous Australian assets, and the matter was further complicated by the use of many alternative names, all of which required probate in Australia from the Australian court. Justin worked extremely hard and was exceptionally responsive and tenacious; he proposed solutions to resolve the many problems that arose and never gave up until everything was finally settled—all for a very, very reasonable price. Thank you so much to Justin and his boss for everything!

"He advised and guided us through the correct permanent residency process" We are so grateful to have met Lawyer Chit Thian Chua, who has helped my family navigate our permanent residency application. We have endured nearly twelve years of struggles and hurdles. At the time, we consulted numerous migration agents who offered conflicting advice, which led us down dead ends. A friend introduced Lawyer Chit Thian Chua to me. When we met Lawyer Chua, we explained our situation to him. He advised and guided us along the correct path to permanent residency. Although it took a few years, we saw tangible progress at every stage. He is a highly responsible individual who works exceptionally hard to conduct research and gather substantial evidence to support our case. His correspondence with the immigration authorities was robust and effective. We followed his advice and his plans. We followed his advice. He is serious and efficient in his work, and he always responded to us promptly and effectively whilst handling our case. We learnt so much from him and are deeply grateful for his excellent work on our family’s case; ultimately, we were granted permanent residence. Thank you so much and well done, Mr Chua!

"Their notarial certificate was drawn up in both English and Mandarin" I recently needed my Power of Attorney notarised for use in China. I contacted Chua Tan Associates, a notary public in Melbourne, and the whole process was smooth and straightforward. They were easy to deal with, responsive and knew exactly what was required—which was particularly helpful given the urgency of the situation. Their notarial certificate was issued in both English and Mandarin, saving me the cost of translation. My Power of Attorney was notarised and apostilled swiftly and correctly, and they arranged for it to be couriered to China on the very same day, which helped keep everything moving smoothly on my end. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone requiring notarial work, particularly if you are dealing with documents that need to be notarised and apostilled for use in China.

"A calm amidst your storm" I was referred to Justin Chua by a friend of my mum’s for family law matters. I am grateful for his insights and his ability to remain positive despite the complications and drama of my case. I found him to be extremely diligent and highly responsive, even outside normal working hours. His friendly manner was reassuring, and I would even say it is rare in the legal profession. Nobody wants or likes to go through all this, but I can say with all my heart that Justin is an outstanding professional who possesses empathy and the unique ability to be the calm in your respective storm.

"Clear, practical advice and strong representation without the exorbitant fees of larger firms" I recently engaged Chua Tan Associates to assist with a complex commercial dispute involving a claim under the Australian Consumer Law. As the owner-operator of a small Melbourne business, I needed clear, practical advice and strong representation without the exorbitant fees of larger firms. From the very first meeting, the team (led by Mr Chua) provided excellent strategic legal advice tailored specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises. They quickly identified the key issues, explained my rights under the Australian Consumer Law in plain English, and developed a smart, commercially sensible strategy that protected my business interests. Thanks to their expertise in commercial dispute resolution, we were able to resolve the entire matter efficiently and to our advantage, avoiding lengthy court proceedings and minimising disruption to my operations. Their advice on the ACL guarantee obligations was spot-on and helped me negotiate a much better outcome than I had anticipated. If you run a small or medium-sized business in Melbourne and are facing a commercial dispute, a conflict with a supplier, or issues relating to the Australian Consumer Law, I cannot recommend Chua Tan Associates highly enough. They are without doubt one of the best commercial dispute law firms in Melbourne for SMEs, offering a professional, responsive and strategic service that is genuinely focused on practical results. Thank you once again to Mr Chua and the entire team!

"He actually cut his own holiday short to return to Melbourne and assist me" I highly recommend Justin Chua for his exceptional dedication and professionalism. I had a very tight deadline for a Memorandum of Transfer during the Christmas holiday period, and he actually cut his own holiday short to return to Melbourne and assist me. His commitment to his clients is rare; thanks to his prompt intervention, I was able to avoid significant additional stamp duty costs. I am incredibly grateful for his help.

"Communicating and translating everything into Chinese" We had an excellent experience with Chua Tan Associates. My parents and I worked with Chit Thian and the team to draw up their will, power of attorney and medical power of attorney, and the entire process went very smoothly from start to finish. Chit Thian was incredibly helpful in communicating and translating everything into Chinese, which made a huge difference in ensuring my parents fully understood each step. He took the time to answer all our questions thoroughly and put us at ease throughout. The team were professional, accommodating and very transparent with their pricing, which we really appreciated. We are very grateful for their support and will certainly return in the future. Highly recommended!

"Negotiated directly with the council, achieving a favourable outcome without the need for court proceedings" I had the privilege of working with Justin, a skilled criminal defence lawyer in Melbourne, who successfully helped me have all my local council charges withdrawn. His professionalism, strategic approach and clear communication were outstanding throughout the process. He took the time to thoroughly understand my case and negotiated directly with the council, achieving a favourable outcome without the need for court proceedings in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. I truly appreciated his dedication and expertise in handling my case. Thanks to his efforts, I am relieved and grateful for the positive resolution. I highly recommend his services to anyone requiring legal assistance with criminal law matters. Thank you once again.