Lawyer (international lawyer) in Australia

When you need a lawyer

Legal assistance can be important when property is seized, you are summoned for questioning, or you face a fine or other liability. Common reasons to instruct a lawyer include:

• a summons to a law enforcement authority for an explanation or interview;
• an unexpected search, inspection of premises or seizure of business records;
• recovery of a debt or a challenge to an unlawful decision;
• property and family disputes, divorce or arrangements concerning a child’s residence;
• a road accident, a traffic offence report or retention of a driving licence;
• mobilisation, interaction with recruitment authorities or a military medical assessment;
• a counterparty’s failure to meet delivery or payment deadlines;
• restraints on property or bank accounts in enforcement proceedings.

Recording procedural violations promptly helps support applications, complaints and the position taken in a case. Proceedings can be closed only on grounds provided by law. To find out the cost of instructing a lawyer for your circumstances, leave your contact details.

Areas of practice

A criminal lawyer can attend a search or interview, review compliance with procedural rights and challenge unlawful actions.

A civil lawyer assesses whether a property dispute can be settled out of court and prepares a demand or debt recovery claim.

A family lawyer assists with divorce, maintenance, division of assets and matters concerning children.

A military law specialist reviews grounds for deferment, the medical board procedure and options for challenging a decision.

A business lawyer supports negotiations with counterparties, contract preparation, inspections and commercial disputes.

A road traffic lawyer reviews accident records, prepares a defence in administrative proceedings and assists with insurance disputes.

A tax lawyer examines additional assessments and prepares challenges to tax decisions and documents concerning suspended invoices.

A real estate lawyer checks title documents, identifies contractual risks and supports the agreed stage of a transaction.

Lawyer consultation

The initial assessment can take place in the format that suits the task:

• In the office. Suitable for reviewing extensive records and discussing detailed instructions. Appointments allow time for a private, confidential discussion.
• Remotely. An online consultation allows you to start the legal assessment from another city or country.
• A written legal opinion. Under an agreed instruction, we provide answers to specific questions and analyse applicable rules and relevant judgments.

Prepare correspondence, certificates, procedural records or inspection reports before the discussion. A short chronology and a list of questions are useful. Tell us when booking if an appeal deadline is running or a hearing has already been scheduled.

Following the consultation, we explain the relevant rules, available actions and risks. We agree the scope of further work and the basis for calculating fees. Documents are transferred through an agreed channel with due regard to professional confidentiality.

How much legal representation costs

The final fee is agreed after reviewing the available material. It depends on the practice area, court instance, volume of records, number of actions and urgency. Available fee arrangements include:

• A fixed fee. An agreed amount for a specific task or defined scope of representation.
• An hourly rate. Payment for time actually spent, with a breakdown in the work completion statement.
• A retainer. A regular payment for an agreed package of legal services for businesses and entrepreneurs.

The table lists starting fees. Representation from UAH 10,000 does not mean that any criminal case will be handled through to a final decision for that amount: the practice, stage and scope are agreed separately. Notarial charges, expert fees and other expenses are discussed before the relevant work begins.

To request an estimate for your circumstances, answer the fee questionnaire and leave a contact.

How to choose a lawyer

Consider three points before instructing a representative:

• Professional status. Check the Unified Register of Advocates of Ukraine and the current status of the person’s right to practise. An entry alone does not establish that there have never been disciplinary decisions.
• Relevant specialisation. Experience in your particular field matters: a tax dispute and assistance during a police interview call for different practical skills.
• Contract terms. Clarify the scope of instructions, the fee or its calculation method, additional expenses and the procedure for changing the task.

An experienced lawyer explains weaknesses, gaps in the evidence and procedural risks. Discuss realistic options before signing: a lawyer cannot guarantee a court’s decision in advance.

These checks help you select a representative with suitable experience and clear terms of engagement.

Why Prikhodko & Partners

• Assistance under a written agreement. We record the task and financial terms and observe professional confidentiality.
• Practical case experience. Our work includes searches, complex property disputes, criminal proceedings and other matters.
• Flexible communication. Consultations take place in the office or remotely; the scope of remote representation depends on the actions required.

With more than nine years of company experience and over 60 lawyers in the team, we can involve specialists from different practices. For a matter spanning several fields, we designate a responsible lawyer and allocate tasks so that positions in related disputes are consistent.

Court practice helps inform the choice of remedy, jurisdiction and evidence. The case cards on this page illustrate work across different practice areas, while client reviews appear in a separate section. You can start by describing the issue and providing the agreed documents.