Costin Stan
Costin is a Senior Associate at Antunes Lawyers and brings significant experience in civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on alternative dispute resolution, unconscionable actions, contested estates and property disputes. With dual qualifications in Law and Finance, Costin offers clients both legal expertise and commercial insight, allowing him to provide clear, strategic advice across a range of complex issues.
Costin has appeared regularly in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and is trusted by clients for his practical and outcomes focused approach to resolving disputes. He works with individuals, executors, and businesses to address sensitive and high stakes matters, always striving to achieve the best possible outcome.
Key areas of practice include:
Civil and Commercial Litigation, including:
- Interpretation and enforcement of commercial agreements such as lease agreements, loan agreements, service agreements, call option deeds, and partnership agreements.
- Acting in disputes involving informal contracts, breaches of contract, negligence, promissory estoppel, unconscionable conduct, shareholder oppression, and misleading or deceptive conduct.
- Advising on the enforceability and removal of caveats and other property-related disputes.
Wills, Estates and Succession Law, including:
- Advising executors on the administration of complex, high-value estates.
- Acting in applications to remove executors for breaches of fiduciary duties.
- Pursuing and defending family provision claims.
Costin is committed to providing thoughtful, tailored advice to clients navigating difficult legal challenges and takes pride in delivering results with professionalism, clarity and care.
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Harri Deacon
Harri is a Lawyer in the Corporate and Commercial team at Antunes Lawyers, where he provides vital support in delivering exceptional legal services to clients. With a sharp attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to professional growth, Harri excels in a broad array of Corporate and Commercial matters including, but not limited to:
- Employment Law including drafting and reviewing employment contracts, resolving employment related disputes, and offering strategic advice to both individuals and employers;
- Corporate Structuring involving guiding the incorporation and establishment of companies and trusts, ensuring clients’ business foundations are solid;
- Facilitating seamless sale and purchase processes for businesses, helping clients capitalise on opportunities and navigate complexities;
- Preparing and reviewing commercial leasing documents to ensure optimal terms for clients; and
- Supporting clients through trademark registrations and effectively addressing examination reports to protect their intellectual assets.
Driven by a passion for Corporate and Commercial Law, Harri is dedicated to providing innovative, practical legal solutions that empower clients to achieve their business objectives and overcome any challenges they may encounter.
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Shareholder Disputes
Resolving disputes quickly is the key to minimising their negative impact, and this especially true for shareholder disputes. Antunes Lawyers can resolve disputes so that your company can return to business as usual.
Within the competitive business environment, disputes between companies and their stakeholders are almost inevitable. When tensions run high, you need a level-headed lawyer on your side.
Shareholder disputes can be caused by many factors, from financial stress, personal conflicts, power struggles, or conflicting business priorities. All of these disputes, if left unaddressed, can greatly distract you from successfully operating your business and undermine the success of your company overall.
Seeking an expert dispute lawyer early on can help you respond to disputes proactively and achieve a positive outcome. Our team can determine the appropriate action, assist you in buying out a party member, initiate negotiations to determine terms, and represent you in court if legal proceedings occur.
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Navigating the choppy waters of commercial litigation is no easy task. Our expert lawyers are here to help you resolve disputes and sail towards calmer seas.
Attempting to resolve disputes on your own can be a costly, time consuming process that can distract you from growing your business. When disputes inevitably arise in the workplace don’t waste unnecessary resources, employ the help of our team of expert lawyers.
Antunes Lawyers can assist you in resolving disputes of all shapes in sizes, including association, business, contract, and shareholder disputes. We are also equipped with the experience to help clients address consumer claims, secure insurance claims, set up systems for efficient debt recovery, and appeal licensing decisions.
Whatever you need, we’ve got your back.
Antunes Lawyers has been my legal form now for almost a decade. Having used big corporate law firms and small practices, the best part of Antunes is the team has the breadth and depth to address all of my legal needs. All the experience and expertise of the large firms, while the size that as a client you still matter beyond billings alone. I have recommended many friends and colleagues to Antunes because I know they will get the advice they need.
Darren Woolley
Antunes acted for me on a time critical legal matter at very short notice. Their service was timely, accurate and executed to an exemplary standard - a safe pair of hands! No hesitation in recommending.
Iain Cooper
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Licensing Appeals
For many Australians, a licence is the key to their livelihood and when your licence is under threat, the consequences can be devastating. Our lawyers can fight to protect it.
When licensing authorities threaten to revoke or restrict your licence, it’s time to seek quality legal advice that you can trust. Antunes Lawyers can assist you to appeal licensing authorities decisions.
Many professions in Australia require a licence of some kind. Being a tradesperson, contractor, NDIS provider, truck driver, and others, all rely on obtaining and keeping a licence to stay employed. If your licence is at risk, so is your job, so don’t risk hiring an inexperienced lawyer.
Our team can provide you insight into how licensing authorities operate, communicate and negotiate with authorities on your behalf, appeal decisions, and deliver outcomes that protect one of your most valuable possessions, your licence.
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Whatever you need, we’ve got your back.
The team at Antunes assisted me with a couple of matters at the start of 2022. Tim and his team embody flexibility and knowledge, assisting me to set up the correct structures and deal with matters in the best way. I can highly recommend their transparent communication and high quality services.
Chris
Antunes’ staff have all been so amazing in supporting and guiding me the best way possible in my legal matter. They never skipped a beat. They kept me well informed from the beginning till the very end. Highly recommend these guys!
Sonya Larizza
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Insurance Claims
When you face unfortunate circumstances, insurance claims are supposed to act as a safety net. When claims are denied by insurance companies, stress is added to an already difficult situation. Our lawyers can help maximise the likelihood of a successful claim and take some pressure off your shoulders.
If your insurance company is denying your claim, let Antunes Lawyers fight on your behalf.
Many of us have seen this situation; someone thinks they are sufficiently insured, something bad happens, they make a claim, and then they realise they aren’t covered by their insurance. This situation is often frustrating and devastating.
Our team can help you draft initial claims to insurance companies, appeal decisions that refuse your claims, negotiate on your behalf to ensure payment, and review any future insurance contracts to ensure you’re sufficiently covered before you sign the dotted line.
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firms over many years for many different reasons. However, not one of these many firms have come close to providing the professional, friendly and courteous service that Antunes Lawyers do when comparisons are made at many different levels. When the choice is mine I will always utilise Antunes Lawyers. Perhaps the most far reaching compliment I can give and positively reinforce what I have stated above about Antunes Lawyers, is that I have no hesitation in referring my family members and my personal friends to Antunes Lawyers at every opportunity.
David Henderson
As importantly as it is to have a good family doctor, Antunes are able to provide that same family service in matters that sometimes seem trivial but can have severe ramifications. Thank you Tim! For your advise and personal service that has provided me with great comfort and security. I look forward to many years of the professional and personal relationship we have established.
Louis Fairlie
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Debt Recovery
Debt Recovery can be a painful, time consuming, and thankless task for many businesses. Antunes Lawyers can help you to establish effective debt recovery methods that will save you time, money, and hassle in the long run.
Don’t let unrecovered debt negatively impact the success of your business, our lawyers can ensure that debts are recovered quickly and effectively.
No one likes chasing down debtors and asking for repayments but nevertheless it’s a task that must be done. Establishing an automated system to consistently and successfully recover debts can help you to better maintain a healthy cash flow and free up time and resources for more important business activities.
Our team can help you to secure payments in a timely manner, draft and issue letters of demand to avoid unnecessary legal action, and can represent you in court if legal action does take place. Our experienced lawyers can ensure that all legal requirements are met throughout the process and deliver positive results for you and your business.
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Antunes Lawyers have always displayed a high level of professionalism, and understanding of our particular business needs as it has scaled and grown in size. Working with Tim, Stefan and Antonia it is apparent that they are highly knowledgeable and thorough. An excellent firm that I would highly recommend.
Leanne Sharman
The level of understanding, dedication and professionalism in ensuring the best possible outcome, were second to none. I was really impressed with their communication skills, Victoria explained everything very clearly , kept me updated and answered all my questions. She has been a constant support throughout the whole process, I have confidence in her ability to get the job done whilst having my best interest at heart.
Liz Donnelly
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Contract Disputes
Contracts set the scene for business relationships and establish the terms for how individuals can behave. When a contract is breached, the legal consequences can be severe.
Antunes Lawyers can resolve contract disputes in a timely manner and draft contracts that avoid the potential of future disputes.
Contract disputes can stem from many factors. Two parties may have conflicting interpretations of the contract’s terms, a party may breach a key term of their contract, a party may wish to terminate their contract, or an initial contract may offer unfair terms. Many of these disputes are far more likely to occur when a contract is poorly drafted and contains unclear terms. Unclear terms provide ambiguity that can be taken advantage of and lead to unintended and unfavourable results.
Our team can draft contracts that limit the potential of future contract disputes, review contracts, advise you of your rights under the contract, inform you about the legal consequences of a breach in contract, help you to receive compensation if a breach occurs, draft statutory demands, commence legal proceedings, and negotiate settlements to resolve the dispute.
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The level of understanding, dedication and professionalism in ensuring the best possible outcome, were second to none. I was really impressed with their communication skills, Victoria explained everything very clearly , kept me updated and answered all my questions. She has been a constant support throughout the whole process, I have confidence in her ability to get the job done whilst having my best interest at heart.
Liz Donnelly
Can’t recommend Antunes Lawyers enough, from the moment you walk in you are greeted by their friendly receptionist & staff. I dealt with Tim who was able to help for all my business needs and made the process smooth & easy.
Alessandro Colandrea
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Consumer Claims
If you’re an individual that’s been harmed or negatively affected by a business’s product or service within the last three years, you may be entitled to compensation.
Antunes Lawyers can help you navigate Australian Consumer Law and successfully apply for a consumer claim with the NSW Civil Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
In NSW, NCAT deals with consumer claims within the jurisdictional limit of up to $100,000 and if a consumer claim is greater than the $100,000 NCAT monetary limit, the claim is taken over by the jurisdiction of the NSW Courts.
Our team can help you to identify a breach in Australian Consumer Law, determine the level of compensation you may be entitled to, negotiate settlements with businesses, prepare a case that provides the highest likelihood of success, and represent you in court if legal proceedings escalate.
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Margaret & Tim from Antunes Lawyers was a recommendation from another quality business, whom has has acted on my behalf multiple times. Antunes helped setup, guide & grow their business and now doing the same for mine. The word of mouth of quality businesses is worth the acknowledgement. There services are of high quality. Provide a great overview of all options and act with the intentions of their clients best interest.
Owen Barton
As importantly as it is to have a good family doctor, Antunes are able to provide that same family service in matters that sometimes seem trivial but can have severe ramifications. Thank you Tim! For your advise and personal service that has provided me with great comfort and security. I look forward to many years of the professional and personal relationship we have established.
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Business Disputes
Letting business disputes fester can have a costly impact on your business’s finances and its reputation. Take a proactive approach to disputes and employ the help of Antunes Lawyers.
Avoiding disputes within the fast-paced, high-stress, and high-stakes business world is almost impossible. When disputes inevitably emerge it pays to have an experienced lawyer on your side.
As a business owner, your priorities and focus should be on the success, growth, and stability of your business. Disputes take away that focus, can cost a significant amount of time and money, and even lead to the downfall of your business.
Our lawyers are experienced in resolving business disputes of all shapes and sizes and can offer reliable advice to get your business running smoothly as quickly as possible. From debt recovery, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, director disputes, franchise disputes, corporate insolvency, disputes between business owners, or partnership issues, we’ve seen it all.
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Antunes Lawyers have always displayed a high level of professionalism, and understanding of our particular business needs as it has scaled and grown in size. Working with Tim, Stefan and Antonia it is apparent that they are highly knowledgeable and thorough. An excellent firm that I would highly recommend.
Leanne Sharman
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Antunes Lawyers and I can’t thank Victoria, Tony and the whole team enough. My main lawyers were Victoria and Tony, however, the whole team at Antunes was amazing. I had started my proceedings with another firm, however, I felt I was just another number to them and was wasting my time and money. So I went to Antunes to get a second opinion and right from my initial meeting I felt like I was being heard and Victoria put my worries and concerns at ease.
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Association Disputes
Being involved in a local Club or Association can be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable pastime. But when disputes occur, a once positive environment can quickly turn sour. Antunes Lawyers can resolve issues before things get out of hand.
If your club or association is currently dealing with conflict, our experienced team can step in to smooth things over and resolve Association Disputes.
Whenever people get together regularly, disputes naturally occur. Associations and clubs are no different and disputes can emerge when committee members vote to suspend or expel a member, when members are concerned about the actions of the committee, or when personalities collide. Although disputes can often stem from initially trivial matters, the legal ramifications of poorly managed disputes can be incredibly serious.
Our lawyers can ensure that disputes are handled with care, that unintended legal consequences (like defamation cases) aren’t triggered, advise you on proper procedures, mediate negotiations, and ensure a positive outcome.
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Margaret & Tim from Antunes Lawyers was a recommendation from another quality business, whom has has acted on my behalf multiple times. Antunes helped setup, guide & grow their business and now doing the same for mine. The word of mouth of quality businesses is worth the acknowledgement. There services are of high quality. Provide a great overview of all options and act with the intentions of their clients best interest.
Owen Barton
Being a public company director and qualified accountant I have dealt with a very large number of law firms over many years for many different reasons. However, not one of these many firms have come close to providing the professional, friendly and courteous service that Antunes Lawyers do when comparisons are made at many different levels.
David Henderson
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