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Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers is a leading specialist business and litigation law firm. They specialize in turning complex legal issues into clear solutions, delivering accessible big firm...
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers is a specialist business and litigation law firm founded in 2007 that delivers accessible big firm expertise with first-class personal client service. The firm assists growing SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) to solve complex legal problems and protect and improve their businesses. With more Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation than 99% of all law firms in New South Wales, Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers has established itself as one of the most recognized commercial litigation teams in the state.
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers offers the following legal services:
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers distinguishes itself through several unique advantages. The firm maintains four Law Society Accredited Specialists, including three in Commercial Litigation and one in Business Law, representing more specialist accreditation than 99% of NSW law firms. Their team includes a dual-qualified leading construction industry expert who serves as an Accredited Adjudicator under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act. The firm operates with a mission to turn complexity into clear legal solutions, combining big firm expertise with personalized service specifically tailored for growing SMEs. Their commitment to excellence has resulted in their Commercial Litigation team becoming one of the most recognized teams in New South Wales.
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers employs 12 lawyers led by Managing Partner Sam Roberts, an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation with over 20 years' experience. Partner Amanda Crosbie, an Accredited Specialist in Business Law, leads the Corporate Advisory & Business Services team and serves as virtual in-house counsel to many larger clients. Partner Tony Peterson brings a decade of experience from national and international law firms as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation. Partner Ned Mortensen heads the Building & Construction Law Team as an Accredited Adjudicator with dual qualifications and over 20 years' construction industry experience. The team also includes Special Counsel Jack Lindgren (Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation), Special Counsel Phil Blaxell (Sydney-based litigation expert), Special Counsel Colin Revelman (workplace issues specialist), and Senior Associate Haydon Potter who leads the Workplace Team.
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers offers fixed fee initial consultations, providing clients with transparent pricing from the outset. The firm provides both 60-minute comprehensive consultations and 15-minute free case evaluation options, allowing potential clients to understand their legal position before committing to full representation. Their fee structure is designed to accommodate growing SMEs with practical and cost-effective legal solutions.
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers maintains two office locations in New South Wales. The Newcastle office is located at Telstra Civic, Suite 2, Level 2, 317 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 (phone: 02 4926 2236). The Sydney office, opened in September 2022, is situated at The Chambers, Suite 1507, Level 15, 370 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (phone: 02 8029 9922). Both offices operate Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. General inquiries can be directed to 1300 553 343 or hello@rcm.com.au.
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Christa Chapman is an outstanding Associate Solicitor at RCM. Christa handled my case with a “can-do” attitude. Combining this with a human touch, gave back my trust and belief in our AI world.
Thank you, Haydon and team, for the fantastic and prompt service.
This group are so good, responsible, nice, knowledgeable, ... that we even do not think about leaving them for another solicitor. Thanks Christa and Amanda... for your real professional job
Tony Pearson was very understanding and knowlegable. He listened to what we said and understood our position. His suggestions and negotiation skills helped us get a satisfactory conclusion in a good timeframe.
I have just settled on my property and I can't recommend the services of Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers highly enough. Christa Chapman (Associate Solicitor) and Melissa Cuttiford (Legal Assistant) were so responsive, professional and detailed in their approach. It doesn't matter how many times you purchase a property, each is unique and the law changes so there are bound to be things you don't expect or understand. Christa made sure that I really understood the contract, the importance of certain reports, potential risks and ways to mitigate. Christa and Melissa are a formidable team. They handle matters between them seamlessly and the communication is fantastic. Very happy client!
I recently had conveyancing needs for the sale of my rental property .My dealings with both Christa and Melissa were first class.I was kept up to date and would receive a phone call from either to explain the documentation that was emailed.Their knowledge and patience was appreciated . Christa’s knowledge around Strata made the process easier than I anticipated.l would highly recommend both to anyone who has conveyancing needs. Thanks again John
Never thought I'd be in a situation requiring a solicitor, but RCM has been amazing, in particular Phil Blaxell, my representative. Highly professional, empathetic towards the client. I received a letter in relation to defamation of a business I was once I client. As you could imagine this left me anxious and upset, as I had not defamed in sharing true facts of my experiences. Phil took the time to explain the legislation behind defamation, the procedures and potential outcomes. He was empathetic of the stress I was under and the reassurance he gave me helped keep my mental health in check. I could not speak of Phil higher. He is real, straight up, and confident in the work he produces. I found Phil to be thorough in getting everything right and covering all basis. He was open to me as a client, allowing me to be open and forthcoming with information I thought would help. He works with a team approach and considerate of my personal circumstances, which really made me feel he had my best interests at heart. With the utmost respect, I hope I never need him again, but if I did, I would have no hesitations in going back to Phil and RCM.
I have unfortunately had to use RCM many times. However, the results that Ned Mortensen, Hamish Taylor and Kevin Noble have produced for myself have been outstanding. It's a big 5 star for me..
Christa and Mel provided exceptional conveyancing services for our property purchase. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They were always available to answer our questions and went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled efficiently. We couldn't be happier with the service we received and highly recommend Christa and Mel to anyone in need of top-notch conveyancing services. Thank you both for your outstanding work!
I can't recommend Haydon Potter enough. My case was protracted over several long months going back and forth with Fair Work. Haydon and his assistant Emma worked tirelessly to get the best outcome for me which in the end resulted in the matter being settled.
10/10 I recommend. Hopefully I never need them again, but if I do, these guys are the only lawyers I would consider.
Haydon Potter was exceptionally attentive and professional in my dealings with him. He clearly understood workplace legislation at the highest level and assisted me over and above others. I would recommend and use him again 10/10, plus he has superb bed-side manner and is grounded unlike most I’ve come across in the industry. Bec and Emma on the front desk are awesome, very professional with fast communication - All are the BEST AROUND *
Be careful of paying this firm any money up front, especially when you think it’s part of the free consultation they offer. Not happy I paid over $700 for useless information.
I have used the services of RCM a number of times for multiple matters and have found the advice to be of top quality every time. Tony Peterson and Hamish Taylor in particular are great operators who truly know their craft, highly recommend this firm.
Our solicitor Tony was very unprofessional and I would not recommend him to anyone. If your are after a good solicitor, do yourself a favour and stay away from this firm.
I am very appreciative of Haydon Potter and his team for their dedication and support. Haydon's genuine care and concern combined with his extensive knowledge of employment law made what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable. Haydon went above and beyond to secure a fantastic outcome for me and I cannot recommend Haydon highly enough. If you're in need of an employment lawyer who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also compassionate and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you, Haydon is the lawyer to choose. Thank you for your outstanding service and exceptional representation!
A very close family member was experiencing considerable difficulty and hardship through his workplace. We were lucky enough to be referred to Haydon Potter who reviewed and advised us, unravelling the mess of information, to ultimately uncover the truth of the matter. Haydon's professionalism, outstanding advice, calmness and determination all enabled an outcome we were absolutely delighted with. I cannot speak more highly of Haydon and highly recommend him for anyone who seeks professional and compassionate guidance in any employment matter.
Haydon Potter is an excellent lawyer with an excellent understanding of clients’ situations. He also brings a human face to the process.
straight forward and very approachable
MITCHELL HICKEY Associate Solicitor LLB (Hons), GradDipLegPrac, BCom
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Had a great experience with Jack Lindgren. Very professional and helpful, can't recommend him enough.
I contacted Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers over a employment issue I had and needed advice. I was represented by Haydon Potter who was very professional and his understanding and knowledge of workplace law helped me understand my situation. He was always availble for communication and advice on the matter helped guide me to a favourable outcome. I highly recommend Haydon Potter to anyone with any workplace issues they have.
Excellent advice and service from professional and empathetic staff. I received honest and timely feedback, and I was very happy with the outcome. I would recommend RCM Lawyers.
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I have been dealing with Haydon Potter about an employment matter that was very worrying to me. From the very first phone call Haydon put me at ease with his friendly professional manner. The way in which he dealt with my information was amazing and his advice was invaluable. Haydon was easy to get hold of when I needed to and was prompt and attentive each time. I am pleased to say that I have a favourable outcome from the matter and would not hesitate to recommend his services to all.
I highly recommend the team at Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers. Jack and the team recently assisted me with negotiating a construction contract and the advice and support given by Jack was invaluable.
Haydon has shown nothing but the upmost patience, respect and consideration with the matters at hand. He explained everything so thoroughly and advised best as to what the next steps should be. I cannot recommend not only the law firm, but Haydon himself enough! You've got yourself a longtime client here.
Absolutely fantastic service was fantastic thanks Mich
I had to get some Terms and Conditions drafted for my new business and was very pleased with the results. Hamish was able to work with me to integrate all of my terms into what is a rather complicated legal document. He explained all the jargon and made sure that I was covered in any ‘worst case scenario’. I definitely recommend them and would happily do business with them again.
Couldn’t be happier with the services provided to me so far. Haydon is nothing short of amazing and has been consistently patient and understanding. He is enthusiastic and diligent in his work. I highly recommend Haydon to anyone.
Highly recommend Roberts Legal team. They are so professional and complete the work in a timely manner.
I have used Roberts Legal many times over the years for Conveyancing and other property related legal assistance. The service and outcomes have always being above expectations and I highly recommend them.
Very happy with every contact I have had with Roberts Legal, having dealt with a few law firms in Newcastle, I can confidently recommend Roberts Legal before any other.
I used the Debt Recovery service again recently and predominantly dealt with Isabella. Once more, outstanding service and we managed to get a result that meant no further time (and money) consuming dealings with the person we were chasing for payment. Highly recommend Sam Roberts and his team - thank you !
Sannan has been nothing short of AMAZING. He has given me some really sound guidance with navigating a difficult and seamingly worrying situation I have encountered with a property I own. He is knowledgeable, kind and has really gone the extra mile to help. Would highly recommend Sannan!
5 stars fall short when it comes to reviewing Sannan from the firm. He is a dedicated lawyer who goes above and beyond to ensure client's case is addressed with appropriate details.
Christa went above and beyond with her service and professionalism any enquiries we had were always dealt with very promptly,we would highly recommend her services, Kerrie and Laurie Coghlan
If I could leave Haydon Potter a 10-star review I would! After a very disappointing and frustrating experience with an alternate legal service, I was not confident that my workplace matter could be resolved efficiently or cost-effectively. I am so pleased that I persisted with the matter and that Haydon was assigned to my case. He got proceedings moving from day one and continued to keep the momentum going until the matter was resolved appropriately. Haydon is super knowledgeable and provided various options to proceedings, he was only ever a phone call or email away. Not only is Haydon exceptional at his job, he is a genuinely kind person. Thank you so very much Haydon!
Phil Blaxell gave me great advice, highly recommed you get in touch with him as he was extremely helpful. Joe
I was referred to Roberts Legal Business & Litigation Specialists, specifically Haydon Potter by a colleague of mine as I was going through a but of a rough patch with an ex employee. Haydon was responsive and professional on every occasion we had liason. I had a result in a short turnaround and am now feeling more at ease. Thank you Haydon for your assistance
Hamish from Roberts Legal assisted us in updating our Terms & Conditions of Trade and quotation business package. Hamish listened to us and we were able to have everything finalised in a couple of days. would highly recommend.
We had a great experience working with Jack and Christa over our case. Roberts Legal's team are definitely experts in their field and the approach were professional, concise and right on target. Needless to say, we are happy clients and would recommend you to start communicating with them for your legal needs.
It has taken me way longer to write this review than it should have, the reason being, I really didn't know how to put into words how incredible Haydon has been as my lawyer over the last few months. He has been patient, kind and understanding, he is so knowledgeable in employment law and he has put my best interests ahead of anything else. I went into my first appointment with Haydon hoping to find a good lawyer. I found a GREAT lawyer but I also found a good person and a good friend. I cannot thank Haydon enough for everything.
Highly recommend using Roberts Legal. Mitchell Hickey acted for me and achieved a very good result whilst being very caring and extremely professional, and communicated in a very timely manner.
I had a work related issue resolved with Haydon Potter. He gave very clear, sound advice from the start, and was always quick to pass on any new information regarding my case. He was able to get a favourable settlement outside of going to court. Overall he was a pleasure to deal with and helped calm me down during a very stressful period.
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Excellent service for a recent legal matter. Haydon was very efficient and first rate with his communications. Should the need arise I highly recommend Roberts Legal to assist you.
Very good service to the point. Excellent.
Had the pleasure of working with haydon, everything was spot on from start to finish. would highly recommend.
Following our initial enquiry Haydon Potter contacted us within an hour having read and understood the various documents we had sent him. Haydon provided clear and concise advice and explained the options available for our case. His advice allowed us to make the right decision and we would highly recommend his services.
Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers
Suite 2, Level 2/317 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Newcastle NSW
Phone
+61249262236
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
By appointment available
Languages
English
Payment Methods
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