John Ohalloran

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About John Ohalloran

John O'Halloran practises in all areas of probate, testators’ family maintenance, equity, and trusts. He also accepts briefs in general commercial matters.John’s instructors recognise the value of his early strategic advice, rigorous attention to detail, and ability to empower clients to make good decisions in litigation. He is retained in complex trials and on appeal, both led and unled.EXPERTISE:FAMILY PROVISION:Appears both for and against the estate at mediation, directions at trial, and on appeal.Draws originating motions, affidavits, and position papers where necessary.Appears in removal applications.Appears in O 15 approval of compromise applications, including as independent counsel.Available for preliminary strategic discussions prior to being briefed.EQUITY & TRUSTS:John is frequently briefed to appear and advise in:Equitable claims & defences: unconscionable dealing, unconscionable conduct, lack of capacity, and elder abuse.Trusts & Trust Deeds: breaches of trustee duties, O 54 judicial advice applications, & constructive trust claims.GENERAL COMMERCIAL:John accepts briefs in a range of general commercial matters including contractual disputes, negligence claims, Australian Consumer Law & Goods Act disputes.John frequently appears in interlocutory disputes, such as injunctions, freezing orders, and security for costs applications.John graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts & Laws (with Honours). He read with David Sanders.