About Us

Chua Tan Associates is a successful Melbourne-based Law Firm & Notary Public which has been operating since 1990.

We have extensive experience including in the areas ofImmigration Law,Family Law,Commercial/Residential Conveyancing,Commercial Contracts,Civil Litigation,Litigation mediation,Criminal Law. Our MelbourneNotary Publicprovides notary service with great value and quick turnaround.

Our legal team aims to deliver practical, economical and clear legal advice. Our firm is committed to upholding professional ethical standards and to pursue our client's best interests. By placing your legal needs in the hands of our firm, you are assured of being understood and can always expect satisfactory results and confidentiality.

We regularly assist businessmen with their disputes involving Chinese individuals and companies. We often are brought in to mediate disputes involving aspects of Chinese culture.

We provide a comprehensive range of services to individuals, associations, small to large businesses throughout Australia and internationally. Our team is committed to provide efficient and quality services to clients. We have a number of Law Institute Accredited Immigration law specialists.

Our Lawyers

Since 1990, our lawyers have relentlessly provided practical, economical and clear legal advice to our clients. Our team has extensive practical experience in various legal fields. We have a number of Law Institute Accredited Immigration law specialists, nationally accredited mediators and senior notary public.

Practice Areas

Family law, Commercial law, Corporate law, Criminal law, Employment law, Wills and Probate, Immigration law, Dispute resolution, International notarization

Qualifications

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court and Supreme Court of Australia since 1989;
Immigration Law Specialist accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria since 1996 and Committee member from 1997 to 2004;
From 1997 to 2004, he served as a member of the Immigration Law Section of the Law Institute of Victoria;
Public Notary appointed by Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, England and by the Supreme Court of Victoria and Member of Law Institute of Victoria since 1989.

Languages

Kin is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Kin Chua

Principal and Founder

  • One of the most senior and experienced Chinese Australian lawyers in several areas of legal practice
  • Public Notary
  • Immigration Law Specialist accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria
  • Mediators accredited by the National Mediation Standards Board

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Science (The University of Melbourne), Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court and Supreme Court of Australia;
Chit has been practising law since 2003;
Immigration Law Specialist accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria since 2016;
Chit has extensive and reliable legal experience. Chit's main area of ​​expertise is immigration law

Languages

Chit is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Chit Chua

Senior Associate

Practice Areas

Construction and Real estate law, Commercial law, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Employment law, and other legal services: Power of Attorney, Probate of Wills and Letters of Administration

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics from Monash University, Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court and Supreme Court of Australia.

Languages

Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Tan Chua

Senior Associate

  • One of the most senior and experienced Chinese Australian lawyers in the fields of construction and property law, commercial and corporate law practice.

Practice Areas

Family Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Wills and Probate and Letters of Administration, Immigration Law, Dispute Resolution, Construction and Property Law

Qualifications

Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Licensed real estate agent with Consumer Affairs Victoria, Accredited Mediator with the National Mediation Standards Board, Member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, Member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA)

Juris Doctor, RMIT University, Bachelor of Accounting, University of Melbourne

Languages

Proficient in Mandarin

Justin Chua

Senior Associate

  • Worked on commercial contracts, fraud and criminal investigations for various law firms and financial companies in Australia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Hong Kong
  • Real estate expert with real estate agent's licence
  • Mediators accredited by the National Mediation Standards Board
  • Completed courses in business sales from International Business Brokers Association and Australian Institute of Business Brokers

  • Currently undertaking additional training in psychology including family therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy through accredited mental health professionals to facilitate better communications as lawyer and mediator

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Deakin University, Approved Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria Daphne commenced practising law in 2021

Languages

Proficient in Mandarin and fluent in Malay, Cantonese and Hokkien.

Daphne Chan

Senior Associate

Our goal

Provide practical, economical and clear legal advice. While maintaining professional ethical standards, we also strive for the best results for our clients and try our best to protect their interests.

Customer Reviews

“I've had a very positive experience with Chua Tan Associates, they've been absolutely professional and prompt in dealing with my case. I'd like to thank Mr Kin Chua, Mr Justin Chua and Chua Tan associates for their assistance in ensuring the best outcome and providing consistent updates.”
Howard Diep (Google Review)
“Our family has been dealing with the team for 10 years, regarding immigration, business, and property. Very professional experience, and response our request in timely matter.”
Thomas Tang (Google Review)

We can help solve your legal problems

We assure you that your demands will be heard, your privacy will be protected, and we will do our best to ensure that the service meets your expectations.