About Sebastian Leong

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Laws, the University of Adelaide
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, the University of Adelaide
• Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice, University of Technology Sydney

Memberships and Associations:
• Law Society of New South Wales
• Law Society of New Zealand

Jurisdictions:
• Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia (Interstate)
• Admitted to the High Court of Australia
• Admitted to the High Court of New Zealand

Sebastian has extensive experience in handling legal work from both national and international clients, ranging from migration, intellectual property to civil litigation.

Experience

Construction Disputes

Sebastian has represented national construction clients involved in adjudication and who wished to commence proceedings against an adjudicator for making jurisdictional errors in their adjudication.

Insolvency Disputes

Sebastian has represented international clients who wished to commence winding up proceedings against an Australian company and to defend insolvent trading claims made by a liquidator.

Intellectual Property Disputes

Sebastian has represented clients in trade mark disputes, such as infringement, registrability and grounds for rejection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Queensland Property Purchaser

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Queensland Property Purchaser.... According to CoreLogic’s report in September 2021, Brisbane's dwelling values have risen 10.6% in the last year and are now at new highs. Queensland’s property market is now experiencing a massive surge in price and popularity in Australia and is attracting overseas investors as well.

Property | 7 October 2021
Freezing Order – Avoid dissipation of assets

Freezing order, also known as Mareva Injunction, is a court order to preserve the disputed assets of the ongoing proceedings (Freezing Order). The Freezing Order can restrain a party from dealing with certain assets, e.g. disposing, hiding or removing assets.

Litigation | 5 October 2021
What is a Building Information Certificate? When should I get one?

Building Information Certificate A Building Information Certificate (formerly known as building certificate) is a certificate issued by the local Council promising not to take any legal actions or issue any orders concerning the improvements (e.g. house, shed, garage, building etc) on the property for a period of 7 years from the date of the certificate. […]

Property | 22 September 2021
Why should property purchasers obtain a survey report?

Why should property purchasers obtain a survey report? A survey report is a report prepared by a registered surveyor. The report usually includes a plan which identifies the land’s measurements and boundaries. The report will also reveal whether the improvement(s) on the land (e.g. a shed, garage, house, etc) and the fences have encroached onto the neighbour’s land.

Property | 22 September 2021
What is General Skilled Migration (GSM)?

General Skilled Migration (GSM) The General Skilled Migration Visa is an Australian work visa program for skilled migrants that primarily benefit skilled workers who wish to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. This visa is also available to those who may obtain sponsorship from an Australian employer. There are four types […]

Migration | 6 August 2021
Recent changes to Subclass 188 Visa and the new Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP)

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 188) Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa, also known as Subclass 188 Visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment in Australia, and engage in entrepreneurial activity in Australia. Recent changes to Subclass 188 Visa The Australian government has made […]

Migration | 5 August 2021
Business Visa Reform on Business Innovation and Investment Program from 1 July 2021

Business Visa Reform on Business Innovation and Investment Program In general, the Australian business skills migration scheme will undergo a number of significant changes beginning on 1 July 2021. The following are the significant changes: The program will be reduced from nine (9) to four (4) streams, with the elimination of the two (2) streams […]

Migration | 4 August 2021
What is Business and Investment Visa (Subclass 188 Visa)?

Business and Investment (Provisional) Visa[1] The Business and Investment (Provisional) Visa Subclass 188 is a provisional visa for people with business skills, which allows you to operate a new or existing business, conduct business and investment activity in Australia. The Visa Subclass 188 is a provisional visa that allows the applicant to stay in Australia […]

Migration | 3 August 2021
What is Global Talent Independent Program (GTI Visa)?

Global Talent Independent Program (GTI Visa) The Global Talent Visa Subclass 858 is a special Australian visa for applicants who have an internationally excellent record of brilliant and outstanding achievements in a specific field. Visa subclass 858 is a permanent visa that allows the applicant to enter and stay in the country for an indefinite […]

Migration | 2 August 2021
Tax-related matters in purchasing a property in New South Wales

Purchasing a property in New South Wales requires you to pay several taxes which include transfer duty, (also known as stamp duty) for residential property, Premium Property Duty (for property over $3 million), surcharge purchaser duty (for foreign purchasers) and Goods and Services Tax on commercial and industrial property.

Property | 29 July 2021
Defer stamp duty payment for eligible off-the-plan purchasers

Off-the-plan purchasers may be able to defer paying for the stamp duty for up to 12 months after signing the contract, or until the property is completed or handed over, whichever comes first, on the basis that the property will be used as a principal place of residence.

Property | 26 July 2021
Buying a property in NSW as a foreigner

Buying a property in Australia as a foreigner is subject to additional restrictions. We discuss these restrictions below. Definition of a foreign person It is important to know if you are classified under the key term ‘foreign person’ under the current legislation as a foreign person is subject to a number of obligations under the […]

Property | 7 July 2021
NSW Government Assistance for First Home Buyers

If you are a first home buyer in New South Wales, you may be eligible for government assistance to own a home with duty exemption (or concession) and/or a one-off grant of $10,000.

Property | 7 July 2021