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Outstanding Outcome in Serious Criminal Matter Results in NO Conviction and NO Custody

Our client pleaded guilty to sexual offences carrying up to 10 years’ imprisonment. Through early strategic negotiations highlighting the comparative immaturity of the young adult offender [18] with the 15 year old child and other unique facts surrounding the offending, Manny Conditsis & Kayla Nielsen secured the prosecution…

Charges Dismissed, Costs Recovered, and Career Protected

Our client came to us in an extremely distressing situation after contacting police as the victim of an assault. They instead found themselves charged with domestic violence offences. Each charge carried a maximum penalty of up to two years imprisonment. Beyond the immediate legal consequences, the stakes were…

Understanding Motor Vehicle Accident Claims After a Crash in NSW

A motor vehicle accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Along with physical injuries, many people face uncertainty about medical treatment, time away from work and how they will manage financially. In New South Wales, the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme exists to support people…

Inspiring the next generation: BWSC Year 8 students visit Conditsis Lawyers

Earlier last week, we were delighted to welcome nine Year 8 students from Brisbane Water Secondary College to our Gosford office as part of their Legal Studies excursion. Accompanied by two of their teachers, the students spent the morning deepening their understanding of the justice system – including…

Planning for the Unexpected: Estate and Succession Insights from Fitzpatricks Advice Partners

Our Associate Director, Michelle Bromfield recently sat down with Brett Gilday from Fitzpatricks Advice Partners. Brett shared valuable, real‑world insights on the critical importance of thorough estate and business succession planning. These insights come from his 25 years of experience helping successful families and business owners achieve financial organisation…

Future Care Damages Clarified in High Court Ruling

The High Court has handed down an excellent decision in the case of Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] HCA 34, establishing a landmark precedent for future care needs in compensation law. The decision recognises and emphatically confirms that home-based care, even though it is…

Non-Conviction Secured in Serious Affray Matter

Our client was recently charged with affray following an incident that resulted in the victim sustaining temporary loss of consciousness. The matter was aggravated by the serious nature of the injuries, the presence of alcohol, and the initial perception of aggressive conduct. From the outset, we worked closely…

From Conviction to Non-Conviction: How Advocacy Changed a Client’s Future

Mr Samuel Oakley recently represented a client at Newcastle District Court for a severity appeal of an impaired driving matter. When this matter first went to Court our client had represented themselves. Unfortunately they were convicted, received a significant fine and disqualification period for the offence. This disqualification…

Don’t Rely on a Digital Will: Why It Could Be a Serious Mistake

In today’s digital world, more Australians are turning to online platforms, templates or even emails to outline their final wishes. While that may seem convenient, it can lead to costly legal issues for your loved ones and in many cases it is either invalid or will cost your…