Last updated: June 2026
These terms and conditions govern your use of this website and, where applicable, the provision of legal services by Astill Cronin Lawyers ("we", "us", "our", "the firm"). The specific terms of any legal engagement will also be set out in a separate costs agreement or engagement letter, which prevails over these terms to the extent of any inconsistency in relation to that matter.
By using this website you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these terms.
We provide legal services across the practice areas described on this website. Information on this website is general in nature, is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as such. No solicitor-client relationship is created by your use of this website. A relationship arises only when we have agreed in writing to act for you and any conflict and identity checks have been completed.
When you engage us, you agree to provide complete, accurate and timely instructions and information, to provide identification and verification documents on request, and to inform us promptly of any change to your circumstances or contact details relevant to your matter.
From 1 July 2026, legal practices that provide certain "designated services" are reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), as amended by the Tranche 2 reforms. Where we provide a designated service to you, we are required to comply with obligations administered by AUSTRAC.
Where these obligations apply to your matter, you agree that we may, and you will assist us to:
You acknowledge that we may be unable to commence or continue acting for you, or to release funds or documents, until our verification requirements are satisfied. Where the law requires us to make a report to AUSTRAC, we may be legally prohibited from disclosing to you that a report has been or may be made ("tipping off").
These obligations are designed to operate consistently with our duty of confidentiality and the doctrine of legal professional privilege, which are preserved under the AML/CTF regime. We maintain an AML/CTF program and have appointed an AML/CTF compliance officer in accordance with our obligations.
Our fees, billing arrangements and any estimates will be set out in your costs agreement or engagement letter. Any prices, packages or fee estimates shown on this website are indicative only, may vary with the complexity of your circumstances, and do not constitute a binding quote.
We treat client information as confidential and protect legal professional privilege in accordance with our professional duties, subject only to disclosures required or authorised by law, including under the AML/CTF regime described above.
Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.
The content of this website, including text, graphics, logos and images, is owned by or licensed to the firm and is protected by law. You may not reproduce, distribute or use it without our permission. This website may contain links to third-party sites, including our client portals; we are not responsible for the content or operation of third-party sites.
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from your reliance on general information published on this website. Our liability for legal services is governed by your costs agreement and limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that State.
We may vary these terms from time to time by publishing an updated version on this website. It is your responsibility to review them periodically. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the current terms.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact us.
