Why we will ask you for more information

From 1 July 2026, lawyers are required to gather more information from our clients.

This is because that the laws designed to prevent money-laundering and terrorism financing now apply to solicitors.

These laws require us to verify your identity and make more extensive inquiries about you when you engage us for some services, like conveyancing or transfering property, or when we accept funds from you into our Trust Account for some purposes.

We will need to do this when you engage us for a new matter, even if we have acted for you previously. You can read more information about this here.

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Why we will ask you for more information

June 30, 2026

From 1 July 2026, lawyers are required to gather more information from our clients. This is because that the laws designed to prevent money-laundering and terrorism financing now apply to solicitors. These laws require us to verify your identity and make more extensive inquiries about you when you engage us for some services, like conveyancing […]

Problem solving in a crisis – the general practice lawyer

April 8, 2022

This week, I was reminded of the value the general practice lawyer’s experience and perspective can bring to clients in crisis. Even though we’re there to deal with the varied legal aspects of a crisis, and not to provide personal support, I notice our clients are very comforted by what we do. It’s worth dissecting […]

About Shearer Doyle Law

Shearer Doyle Law is a law practice in Brisbane. Bruce Doyle and Elizabeth Shearer established Shearer Doyle Pty Ltd in 2013 to provide practical, individually tailored solutions for people with legal problems.

We act for clients directly, but we also act as independent experts retained to resolve part of a case. This may be alongside the Court Process or instead of going to Court.