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Emma Salerno

CEO & Partner

Emma Salerno is CEO & Partner of the Salerno Law team. She has a wealth of experience from operating her own businesses…

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Cliff Savala

Managing Partner

Cliff has gained a reputation as being an astute, pragmatic, and dynamic solicitor who has extensive litigation, insurance… 

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Matteo Salerno

Matteo Salerno

Director

Matteo Salerno, a Director at Salerno Law, has for the past 20 years been a trailblazer in finance, uniquely blending…

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Jim Holding

CEO | Partner

Jim brings over 20 years of experience in law and digital assets, with an outstanding track record in…

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Darren Fooks

Special Counsel

Darren specialises in Corporate, Securities, and Energy & Resources Law. Darren has 25 years’ experience across..

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Ben Waldeck

Senior Associate

Ben Waldeck is as a Senior Associate in our corporate, commercial, IP & Technology team at Salerno Law. With extensive experience across boutique, national, and international firms and in-house roles, Ben excels at delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions. 

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Steve Hodgson

Senior Associate

Steve leads Salerno Law’s Estates team and is a Senior Associate with extensive experience dealing with matters in every state and territory in Australia.

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Nol Bradshaw

Lawyer

Nol provides comprehensive legal support across all facets of real estate, commercial transactions, and estate administration, guiding clients through the complexities of their matters with clarity and confidence…

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Nathan Hous

Lawyer

Nathan brings a wealth of experience across criminal defence, civil, commercial, and administrative law, having led high-stakes…

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Liam Denniston

Lawyer

Liam is currently completing his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, having recently finished a Bachelor of Laws…

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Angela Osborne

Lawyer

Angela is an experienced legal professional who has worked in the industry since 2017, providing key support…

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Lyn Harris

Conveyancing Manager

Lyn is the Senior Conveyancing Manager of our Real Estate and Construction Departments…

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Allison Mckee

Senior Conveyancer

Allison is an integral member of our Real Estate and Construction Departments. Most of Allison’s working…

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Brooke Mcconchie

Senior Conveyancer

Brooke has over 17 years of experience in all matters relating to real estate transactions. Throughout her legal…

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Sally Dalgleish

Senior Conveyancer

Sally is a member of our Real Estate and Construction Departments. Sally has extensive real estate and property transaction experience…

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Naomi Perry

Corporate Manager | Business Relations

As our Corporate Manager, Naomi focuses on building relationships with individual and corporate clients..

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Kate Flett

Corporate Manager | Human Resources

Kate has in excess of 20 years of operations & management accounting in various sectors including residential and commercial real estate…

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Michelle Quirke

Accounts Administrator

Michelle was born right here on the sunny Gold Coast. In her youth, Michelle trained in classical ballet, cheerleading, tap and many other styles…

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Charlise Phillips

Corporate Receptionist

Charlise was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has been passionate about dance since the age of six, training in Ballroom and Latin…

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Tora Salerno

Industry Experience

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Marcus Savala

Industry Experience

Marcus is currently completing his law degree at Bond University.  During his spare time, Marcus supports the legal team to gain hands on experience…

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Litigation and dispute resolution

Litigation within the agribusiness sector refers to legal disputes and court actions that arise in connection with agricultural operations. These cases often require in-depth understanding of both the legal system and the unique regulatory landscape of agriculture. Our firm has extensive experience with the full gamut of legal disputes such as:

The key areas that we can assist with include:

  • Contractual Issues: Disagreements often arise from contracts involving supply chains, land leases, share farming, agistment arrangements, partnerships, joint ventures, and various other commercial agreements typical in the agricultural industry.
  • Land Access and Compensation: Conflicts may occur over access to land for activities like mining, gas exploration, or infrastructure development, often involving compensation claims for landowners.
  • Workplace Disputes: Litigation may stem from matters such as wrongful termination, employment agreement breaches, or occupational health and safety concerns on farms or in agribusiness operations.
  • Environmental and Biosecurity: Disputes may be triggered by non-compliance with environmental regulations, pollution events, water contamination, animal and plant health including pest and disease control measures or debates surrounding water usage and rights.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Conflicts might arise over ownership or use of agricultural intellectual property such as plant variety rights, trademarks, and other proprietary innovations.
  • Farm Succession and Inheritance: Disputes over the division of farming assets, family trusts, or the interpretation of wills often lead to litigation in the context of generational farm transfers.

Rural property acquisitions and sales

The purchase or sale of rural land involves a broad spectrum of legal considerations that require careful attention. Key issues often include legal access to the property, the existence of easements, water rights and entitlements, land zoning regulations, potential land contamination, and the impact of native title, mining interests, and cultural heritage protections. It is also essential to assess the tax implications of the transaction, particularly in relation to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

Salerno Law has extensive experience navigating the complexities of rural property matters at local, national, and international levels. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire transaction process—from initial due diligence and review of contractual documentation to stakeholder engagement and final settlement. Our goal is to ensure that every legal aspect is addressed thoroughly and efficiently, safeguarding your interests every step of the way.

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Acquisition and leveraged finance

Opportunities in a tightening market

Borrowers and lenders face increasing pressure as leveraged finance markets tighten in the face of higher interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. To explore new opportunities at the outset of any deal, market participants require the support of experienced, detail-oriented advisers who understand the competitive and potentially complex nature of this sector.

Expert advisers with an innovative approach

Ashurst’s global leveraged finance team advises major financial institutions, private equity houses, alternative asset managers, mezzanine financiers and corporations. Leveraged finance is a core area of expertise for Ashurst. Our team has institutional knowledge across sponsors, credit funds and banks, which means we can streamline the process for you. We have experience in the full range of leveraged.