Vijay obtained a B. Proc Law degree from the University of South Africa in 1982, Bachelor of Laws LLB degree from the University of South Africa in 1987, Certificate in Constitutional Litigation from the University of Natal, South Africa, in 1994, Certificate in New Labour Relations from the University of Natal 1996 and Master in Taxation (M. Tax) from Monash University in 2006 (awarded top student – anti-avoidance in tax transactions and tax administration in 2006 and 2007).  He was admitted as an attorney of South Africa in 1982 and later became an Australian legal practitioner.  Vijay started his practice in Durban, South Africa, in 1983, whereafter he moved to Melbourne and became the Principal of Boyle Telfer & Kooblal.  He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and a Chartered Tax Adviser of the Tax Institute of Australia.

He has covered many areas of law in his practice spanning over forty one (41) years.  He was instrumental in taking the first socio-economic case to the Constitutional Court in South Africa.  Vijay has experience in the areas of Civil Litigation, Commerical Law, Family Law, International Transactions, Franchising, International Trade and Contracts, acquisitions and mergers of smaller entities, Estates, Wills & Probate, Business Law, Company Law, Trusts, and Taxation Law.

He has also attended to matters relating to patents, stamp duty, land tax, capital gains tax,  business disputes, shareholders and partnership disputes, contested wills/deceased estate family provision and family law.

Vijay appears in the Supreme Court, County Court, Federal Court, Federal Magistrates Court, Magistrates Courts, Family Court, Children’s Court, Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), Small Business Commissioner, and other Tribunals.

Ethan Pierce is a senior associate and manager of our Property Law area. He practised in the property law area for many years before joining us. Ethan concentrated in property and finance matters for local and international clients.  He deals with purchase and sale of property, stamp duty issues, adverse possession claims, boundary re-alignment, off-plan, owners corporation, subdivisions, retirement village freehold and leasehold transactions, planning, trust and superannuation-related property transactions.

Ethan also attends to commercial matters such as retail and commercial leases, renewals, transfer of leases, sale of business transactions including Wills, probates, contested wills and family provision, taxation, family law and litigation.

Ethan has special interest in researching property law and continues his pursuit in researching other areas of law as well.

Most importantly, Ethan is friendly, approachable and accommodating.

Shyma commenced working in the legal profession in 1983.  She is the practice manager and has over thirty (30) years of experience.

She is committed to ensuring that clients’ matters are attended to promptly.  She monitors matters from the receipt of instructions to its conclusion ensuring turn around times are maintained at all times.

Christina attends to general areas of law including conveyancing, commercial matters, deceased estates, wills, powers of attorney – medical, financial and guardianship.  She works in civil litigation in many Victorian jurisdictions.

Christina has over twenty years of experience in the legal profession.

Linda has been in the legal profession for over twenty (20) years.

She attends to accounts, Family Law, Commercial Law, Probates, Wills & Powers of Attorney and General Law matters including civil litigation in many Victorian jurisdictions.