Introducing Cove Lawyers

A modern law firm combining expertise with innovation to deliver outstanding
service and value.

Expert Advice.
Outstanding Service.
Real Solutions.

Cove Lawyers is a modern law firm, built on expertise and a culture of innovation, dedicated to delivering clients quality advice, outstanding service and value for money.

Our team takes the time to listen. We know that every client and every matter is different, so we focus on understanding your unique circumstances before offering advice. By applying our experience and expertise with innovative technology, we make the legal process easier to navigate; faster, clearer, and more personal from start to finish.

What we do

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Business & Commercial

Practical, straightforward advice on transactions and disputes for small business and larger organisations across a range of industries.

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Property & Conveyancing

Clear, reliable advice on property transactions, whether you’re buying your first home, entering a commercial lease, managing an investment portfolio or purchasing development sites and preparing off-the-plan contracts.

Wills & Estates

Wills & Estates

Expert guidance in all matters relating to estate planning, business succession, deceased estates, will disputes and estate litigation.

Why choose us

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Specialist Expertise

Our lawyers are specialists in their fields, with deep experience in Commercial Law, Leasing, Wills & Estates, and Disputes.

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Fixed Fee Pricing

We offer transparent, fixed fee pricing on many of our services, so you know exactly what you’re paying for from the outset.

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Clear, Practical Advice

We cut through the legal jargon to give you clear, actionable advice tailored to your circumstances.

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Results Focused

We are outcome driven. Whether you need to protect your estate, resolve a dispute, or secure a business deal, we focus on achieving the best result.

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Personalised Service

We take the time to understand your goals and tailor our approach to suit your needs.

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Trusted by Generations

Our clients return to us and refer others because they trust us with life’s most important legal matters.

Paul Bartholomew is the founder and Principal of Cove Lawyers. Known for his practical advice, passion for innovation and being calm under pressure, Paul brings a wealth of experience with a style that is both approachable and solution focused.

Prior to establishing Cove Lawyers, Paul led a successful career as a senior lawyer in large private practice, co-founded a legal outsourcing business and worked as legal counsel for a prominent Australian university.

In addition to his expertise in commercial matters, Paul is a recognised expert in the area of disputed wills and estates, having acted in a wide range of family provision, probate and equitable claims in the Supreme Court. He is known for navigating emotionally complex matters with empathy and clarity, while delivering strong, strategic advocacy.

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PO Box 369
Wollongong NSW 2520

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