Bell Legal Group

Bell Legal Group

Aged Care & Elder Law

AGED CARE & ELDER LAW • BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Bundall, QLD
70+ years Experience
4.9

Rating

Team

1955

Since

+61755973366
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Bell Legal Group is a Gold Coast-based law firm providing a wide range of legal services to businesses, families, and individuals. Founded in 1955, they are the Gold Coast's longest-established firm,...

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What is Bell Legal Group?

Bell Legal Group is a distinguished Gold Coast law firm established in 1955 by John Douglas Bell, recognized as Surfers Paradise's first Gold Coast Law Firm. This experienced legal practice provides comprehensive legal services to international clients, businesses, individuals, and families, combining over six decades of trusted expertise with a strong commitment to community service and client-focused solutions across multiple legal disciplines.

What services does Bell Legal Group offer?

  • Commercial & Business Law: General commercial and contract advice, business sales, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence investigations, business structures and governance, shareholder agreements, company formation and trusts, employment law, and specialized international business legal services
  • Commercial Lease Services: Commercial leasing negotiations and documentation, landlord and tenant dispute resolution
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Commercial and contract disputes, building and construction disputes, alternative dispute resolution, property and leasing disputes, commercial debt recovery, will disputes and estate litigation, insolvency advice, and employment law matters
  • Estate & Asset Planning: Wills and estate lawyers providing comprehensive estate administration, adult guardianship services, elder abuse support, retirement village and aged care facility advice, trust establishment, superannuation planning, and enduring powers of attorney
  • Family Law Services: Separation and divorce lawyers handling pre-separation advice, de facto and same-sex relationship matters, property settlements, binding financial agreements, spousal maintenance, parenting arrangements, child support, domestic violence cases, consent orders, and family mediation
  • Intellectual Property & Franchising: Intellectual property protection and franchising legal services
  • Migration Law & Visas: Skilled worker visas, business investment visas, employer sponsored visas, student visas, family visas, and appeals against visa refusals and cancellations
  • Property Law & Conveyancing: Residential conveyancing, commercial property transactions, property development services, and commercial leasing arrangements

Why choose Bell Legal Group as your lawyer?

Bell Legal Group stands out through its founding legacy as the Gold Coast's first law firm, playing an integral role in the region's growth while producing numerous community leaders and outstanding solicitors. The firm demonstrates unwavering dedication to finding the right solution for each client, maintains close liaison with accountants and financial planners for comprehensive service delivery, and actively supports the Gold Coast community through volunteerism and organizational sponsorships. Their experienced team of trusted legal experts delivers personalized attention across a wide range of legal areas, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable guidance tailored to their specific needs.

Who are the attorneys at Bell Legal Group?

Bell Legal Group features a distinguished partnership team of five experienced attorneys who lead the firm's various practice areas. Tim Elliott serves as Partner, bringing extensive expertise to the firm's commercial and business law practice. Tom Trembath Jnr contributes as Partner with comprehensive knowledge across multiple legal disciplines. Dan O'Connor provides partnership-level guidance in complex legal matters. Wangzhang Chew offers specialized expertise as Partner, particularly valuable for international clients and cross-border transactions. Margaret Miller rounds out the partnership team, delivering experienced counsel across the firm's diverse practice areas.

How much does Bell Legal Group cost?

Bell Legal Group provides transparent and competitive pricing structures tailored to each client's specific legal needs and circumstances. The firm offers flexible payment options designed to accommodate various client requirements, with detailed cost estimates provided during initial consultations to ensure clarity and transparency throughout the legal process.

Where is Bell Legal Group located?

Bell Legal Group is located at Level 5, 140 Bundall Road, Bundall, QLD 4217, Australia, serving the Gold Coast jurisdiction. The firm operates Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm and welcomes inquiries at (07) 5597 3366 or via email at law@belllegal.com.au for general matters and familylaw@belllegal.com.au for family law specific inquiries. Additional information and resources are available at belllegal.com.au, with the firm maintaining an active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for client updates and community engagement.

Client Reviews

4.9

50 verified reviews

Setsuko Provenzano

Setsuko Provenzano

Verified Client
a day ago

Sharon Yu is our solicitor and she consistently goes above and beyond to assist us. We sincerely appreciate her professional support and dedication. We feel that she always puts herself in our shoes, which truly makes a difference. I highly recommend her to my friends and family.

Rabei Hassan

Rabei Hassan

Verified Client
4 weeks ago

I had the pleasure of working with Bell Legal and Lisa Kaddatz for my land settlement, and I truly can't thank them enough. Despite the challenges we faced—particularly with delays and issues from my lender—Lisa was outstanding throughout the entire process. She consistently went above and beyond, following up relentlessly with the lender, coordinating with the developer, requesting extensions when needed, and ensuring everyone stayed on track.

It was far from a straightforward settlement, but Lisa’s dedication, responsiveness, and persistence made all the difference. Thanks to her efforts, we successfully settled without losing the deposit or the land. I genuinely appreciate everything Bell Legal and Lisa did and highly recommend them to anyone seeking a committed and reliable legal team.

Dave Potter

Dave Potter

Verified Client
a month ago

We were assisted by Belinda with a legal issue pertaining to property disbursement after death. She was extremely helpful and informative, and even though we could not use her services, she put us on track to find a resolution. We would definitely use her services in the future. Dave

Ben Hutchings 101 Marketing

Ben Hutchings 101 Marketing

Verified Client
a month ago

Big thanks to Tom and Lisa for all the help. Cant go wrong with the team at Bell Legal.

Carol Olds

Carol Olds

Verified Client
a month ago

Coby Brayshaw was our probate manager for my Fathers Estate,we met Coby at the office,& she instantly put us at ease ,with her warm manner & ability to explain things in relatable terms. Coby was always prompt in answering any questions we had & I had full confidence in her looking after our interest. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending her

Thanks Coby

Visakh Vignesh

Visakh Vignesh

Verified Client
2 months ago

I have had the pleasure of working with BELL Legal Group 3 times so far and they're as good as it gets. I've dealt with Veronica and Lisa from their property conveyancing departments, they are thorough, responsive and helpful. Fees are really reasonable and have had 0 hiccups! Highly recommend

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Verified Client
2 months ago

I've had a wonderful experience with Coby Brayshaw from Bell Legal Group who handled the probate for my late mother's estate. She was a pleasure to deal with and showed great empathy at a very difficult time. Coby explained everything clearly and was always available to answer any questions or concerns. She was extremely professional and very considerate of my needs. I would definitely recommend Coby if you are dealing with a deceased estate as she makes everything stress-free and she is a genuinely lovely person. Thanks again Coby.

Doug Dean

Doug Dean

Verified Client
2 months ago

I found Bell Legal to be very convenient for me. They actually have a manned office which is open during business hours. Coby handled probate for me. She was very confident and experienced in this line of work. The entire process went smoothly and she was easy to deal with.

Ted Suen

Ted Suen

Verified Client
3 months ago

I've been using Bell Legal's service for many years since I lived there. On this occasion for the Conveyancing service, I chose them again even I have moved to Sydney for almost 10 years, they still performed very well. Lisa Kaddatz is so efficient, accurate, professional and polite, didn't disappoint me. And the fee they charged is very reasonable. I am so glad I reconnected with Bell Legal Group again. I will definite call them again when I need any legal service again.

Rommel Bautista

Rommel Bautista

Verified Client
6 months ago

Exceptional Visa Service! I am thrilled to share my experience with Bell Legal Group for their outstanding service in successfully processing my visa. From start to finish, the team was highly professional, transparent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They provided thorough guidance, addressing every question with patience and expertise. The attention to detail and dedication they put into my case was impressive and reassuring throughout the process. I felt supported every step of the way. Thanks to their hard work, I am now officially on my way to Australia! I highly recommend Bell Legal Group to anyone seeking reliable and exceptional immigration support.

Dennis Haddon

Dennis Haddon

Verified Client
7 months ago

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Jennifer Rae

Jennifer Rae

Verified Client
7 months ago

Tom, Jodi and the team at Bell Legal provide professional expert advice in an extremely timely manner. I have utilized their services and expertise for a number of matters over many years and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thankyou to the team at Bell Legal for ensuring the process is always streamlined and stress free.

Rubyann Barreda

Rubyann Barreda

Verified Client
8 months ago

Accomodating and answers all the questions regarding the application. Thank you Bell legal group for the assistance.

Weng Kin Lau

Weng Kin Lau

Verified Client
8 months ago

Used them for Probate. Very professional and very efficient. Not the usual legal firm that is all about money, fees, etc etc. They are very reliable and I will not hesitate to use them again for all my legal requirements.

Keith H

Keith H

Verified Client
9 months ago

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Alice Dalmour

Alice Dalmour

Verified Client
10 months ago

James and Lisa helped us with our residential sale and purchase. Their communication was clear, very responsive & great strategic advice. I could not recommend them more highly.

Kidfocused

Kidfocused

Verified Client
10 months ago

I've had a wonderful experience with both Paige and especially Margaret Miller with some complicated family law matters. Margaret's knowledge and understanding was able to assist me and point me in the right direction and couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone who needs legal representation.

GloriaAdriana Escobar Rincon

GloriaAdriana Escobar Rincon

Verified Client
10 months ago

The service and professionalism displayed from the get go, along with the patience and courtesy shown by Coby throughout the journey are truly reflective of an outstanding law firm and an excellent solicitors whom I would indeed highly recommend.

Shanshan Xian

Shanshan Xian

Verified Client
a year ago

We had a fabulous experience working at Bell Legal Group with Emma and Dan in the Wills Trusts and Estate Planning team. They provided a very detailed and speedy work to our trust setup and very knowledgeable in this expertise. They are super friendly to work with and would recommend their services to anyone!

Chelsea Wymer

Chelsea Wymer

Verified Client
a year ago

You know how confusing it can be when you have to deal with lawyers over Property? Not with Bell Legal! I worked with Meghan on the sale of a property in South Brisbane. She was fantastic. So fast and explained everything. Thank you Meghan and Bell Legal for everything!

Mag Leb

Mag Leb

Verified Client
a year ago

We had a very good experience with Bell legal. We used the team for a property settlement post purchase. The process was seamless and the communication of all the staff was outstanding. Thank you for making the process stress free and ensuring we had an early settlement. We will use Bell again in the future.

Febe Almirante

Febe Almirante

Verified Client
a year ago

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nathan li

nathan li

Verified Client
a year ago

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable legal assistance from Wangzhang Chew and Scarlett Gu. Your expertise and dedication made a significant impact on my case, and I am truly thankful for your guidance throughout the process. Your professionalism and attention to detail not only resolved my legal concerns but also provided me with a sense of reassurance and confidence.

Chevron Editing

Chevron Editing

Verified Client
a year ago

Rob Ffrench helped us draft an agreement for engaging photography contractors, which we'd previously been struggling with due to certain IP requirements. He was highly responsive and great to work with, and, most importantly, provided us with a sound standard-form document at a competitive price point. I highly recommend Bell Legal for any small business seeking IP or commercial contract advice.

Bernie Beckert

Bernie Beckert

Verified Client
a year ago

Had a great experience with Bell Legal Group.Their work with Dads probate matters and conveyancing were first class.special thanks to Coby and Jodi

John Cantor

John Cantor

Verified Client
a year ago

Tom and Jodi from Bell Legal looked after our property purchase on the Gold Coast in November 2023. The purchase became far more complicated than we envisioned and we were very grateful that we engaged Bell Legal for their support. I highly recommend them.

Simon and Jessica Collins

Simon and Jessica Collins

Verified Client
a year ago

The Bell Legal experience is like no other - efficient, great communication, keep you up-to-date in a timely manner and make property transactions seamless. Strongly recommend Jodi and the Bell Legal team for any property matters. Thanks again Jodi!!

Jenny G

Jenny G

Verified Client
a year ago

Sadly l can't minus the star! Your behavior was so vexatious,so childish! Lucky l can stand up to this behavior!! Which wasn't necessary. Glad l got My Father's belongings. That all l wanted. Not to be belittled!!

George Nicoll

George Nicoll

Verified Client
a year ago

Always fantastic service

john rogers

john rogers

Verified Client
a year ago

Excellent highly recommended

Lucas Mcgregor

Lucas Mcgregor

Verified Client
a year ago

Dealt with Veronica, she was great to deal with for the purchase of my property. Made everything very easy and smooth process on my end. Would highly recommend.

Michael Huynh

Michael Huynh

Verified Client
a year ago

I have had the privilege of having Jodi Prins and the team at Bell Legal Group work very hard me in the sale of one property and most recently the purchase of another. Jodi's attention to detail, excellent professional advice and outgoing personality has made my life so much easier during what normally would be a stressful process. The team at Bell Legal is professionalism personified. I see my future in property investment and I will continue to engage this team in all my future endeavours. I cannot recommend Jodi and Bell Legal Group enough.

Kim Berkhout

Kim Berkhout

Verified Client
2 years ago

I've had the pleasure of working with Bell Legal over the past few years. I highly recommend their professional services and can attest to their extensive knowledge in the area of property law. My recent dealings with Veronica for conveyancing work was second to none. Veronica always demonstrates attention to detail and has a sense of urgency with regards to phone calls and emails. Their conveyancing fees are competitive and I dare say better than the conveyancing companies. Personally, I feel much more confident using a reputable, long-standing experienced law firm who is readily available and accessible when i need them.

Amanda Beesley

Amanda Beesley

Verified Client
2 years ago

Veronica was so professional and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend Bell Legal for the purchase of your home.

Samantha Lawrence

Samantha Lawrence

Verified Client
2 years ago

Veronica was amazing at helping me with my recent sale. She helped me with all my questions and made sure I understood everything clearly. She even made sure we could chat on the phone to confirm some details despite me being located in London. Highly recommed Veronica and Bell Legal Group

Aaron J

Aaron J

Verified Client
2 years ago

Highly recommended! Extremely knowledgeable, profession and friendly team. Thanks for your great services.

Cassie Macbeth

Cassie Macbeth

Verified Client
2 years ago

Veronica was amazing, walked us through and supported us at every step of purchasing our home on the Gold Coast while relocating from NZ. Highly recommend! Cassie and Tyler

Claudia

Claudia

Verified Client
2 years ago

Sharon helped us with the purchase of our first home. She was very patient, promptly responsive and straight with us. She made time for us to assist as witness for document signing, even over the Christmas period! They had competitive prices as well.

Brian Carroll

Brian Carroll

Verified Client
2 years ago

Provided advice on legal matters.

Des-Kerri Kleidon

Des-Kerri Kleidon

Verified Client
2 years ago

None

Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman

Verified Client
2 years ago

Highly recommend Bell Legal. Great Service Coby handled the closure of our late Mother's estate. Her professionalism, expertise and clear communications made for an efficient conclusion in a timely manner.

nikamoda

nikamoda

Verified Client
2 years ago

Highly recommend Bell Legal. This was my 1st purchase and I didn't know anything. Jodi expedited the process end-to-end and answered all my question in the way anyone could understand. She used simple words to explain complicated terms. She replied on my emails very quick and didn't hesitate to call and sort things on the go instead of writing emails.

Robert Barrie

Robert Barrie

Verified Client
2 years ago

Extremely pleased with the service provided in the process of buying our home unit in Surfers Paradise. Nothing was a problem and had a office appointment to meet Veronica and go over all the details of the sale.

Tan Ja

Tan Ja

Verified Client
2 years ago

Brilliant Service! We required conveyancing services in both selling and buying. Veronica was professional, helpful and always kept us in the loop. She returned our calls and responded to our emails immediately. We were very impressed with the service, the cost was reasonable and we highly recommend them to anyone.

Vladimir Cosic

Vladimir Cosic

Verified Client
2 years ago

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David Mcgurk

David Mcgurk

Verified Client
2 years ago

Excellent experience with bell legal.. prompt contact, guided us through purchase easy and stress free would definitely recommend ..

Annabelle McLaren

Annabelle McLaren

Verified Client
2 years ago

Very helpful advice and always lovely to talk to. Veronica always explained everything that was happening so that it was easy to understand and was always really nice to talk too 😊

Damien Freeman

Damien Freeman

Verified Client
2 years ago

None

PRW Gibson

PRW Gibson

Verified Client
3 years ago

Veronica was first rate at managing our settlement. Very prompt communications and no question went unanswered. Thanks Veronica, you made the whole process seamless.

Le patato Chips

Le patato Chips

Verified Client
3 years ago

Highly recommend it. I’m 100% satisfied and trustful. Thank you JC Senior Associate (Head of Asia Region) and BL team bring up a100% professional and knowledgeable, fast response and solution to work out my migration matter. Such great friendly service, once again, would be recommended to all.

Contact Information

Bell Legal Group

Level 5/140 Bundall Rd, Bundall QLD 4217

Bundall QLD

Phone

+61755973366

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

By appointment available

Languages

English

Payment Methods

Cash, Card, EFTPOS

Payment plans available

Client Ratings

4.9

Based on 50 reviews

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