Your trusted and caring lawyers for over 30 years
Our commitment to you:
Getting you the best results, to protect your interests now and into the future.
About Us
At Southern Vales Legal we’ve been safeguarding the Fleurieu Peninsula and Southern Suburbs communities since 1986, earning our place as the region’s go-to, plain-speaking and affordable law firm.
From our offices in McLaren Vale and Victor Harbor – with availability on Kangaroo Island and in the Adelaide CBD – our team of lawyers, conveyancers, barristers and support staff deliver seamless, start-to-finish service.
Why choose us?
- Free first consultation – speak with a lawyer today without the meter running.
- Fixed & competitive fees – most matters are quoted up-front, so there are no billing surprises.
- Truly local access – meetings in-office, at your home, farm or business, after hours or via phone/video.
- Complete, end-to-end service – Wills, estates, conveyancing, family, commercial, agribusiness, criminal and civil law all under one roof.
- Plain-English advice – legal-ese translated so you leave every meeting knowing exactly where you stand, and what your next steps should be.
What we do
- Wills, Estates & Future Planning – Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Directives, estate administration
- Conveyancing & Property Law – buying, selling, leasing and property transfers handled by a dedicated conveyancing team
- Family Law & Divorce – property settlements, parenting orders, mediation
- Commercial & Small-Business Law – contracts, restructures, shareholder agreements, debt recovery
- Agribusiness & Rural Law – succession planning, water licences, farm agreements
- Criminal & Traffic Defence – drink-driving, licence preservation, first-time court matters
- Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution – neighbour, building and consumer disputes
Ready to book a FREE consultation?
Call (08) 8323 9066 or book online for your free initial consultation. Discover how straightforward, affordable and trusted legal help can be – right here on the Fleurieu.
We service all of the Fleurieu Peninsula including the townships, Kangaroo Island, Strathalbyn and Southern coast and Suburbs: including McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, The Range, Kuitpo, Hope Forest, Kangarilla, Clarendon, Blewitt Springs, Willunga, Mount Compass, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Goolwa, Myponga, Normanville, Yankalilla, Sellicks Beach, Aldinga, Port Willunga, Maslin Beach, Moana, Seaford, Port Noarlunga, Christies Beach, O’Sullivan Beach, Noarlunga, Christie Downs, Hackham, Huntfield Heights, Onkaparinga Hills, Morphett Vale, Reynella, Flagstaff Hill, Aberfoyle Park, Woodcroft, Reynella.
Areas Of Practice
Small Business Legal Essentials: Protecting Your Interests
Understanding the Legal Landscape for Small Businesses Starting a small business often feels like embarking on an epic adventure. There’s excitement, ambition, and occasionally, a few bumps in the road. Picture this: you're finally the proud owner of a quaint coffee...
Modern Challenges in Business Law Post-COVID
The Unraveling Business Legal Environment Post-COVID It feels like just yesterday the world was spinning merrily along, when COVID threw a spanner in the works, leaving businesses—from bustling corner shops to towering conglomerates—scrambling to keep the boat afloat....
Protecting Your Intellectual Property in a Digital Age
A Digital Dilemma: Protecting What’s Yours In this digital age, where the internet is a fast-flowing river of data and ideas, safeguarding your intellectual gear can feel like trying to catch fish with nothing but your hands. Like an unexpected rainstorm in summer,...
How to Resolve Disputes Effectively in South Australia
Understanding Dispute Resolution in South Australia Picture this: you're in a bind and you've hit a crossroads with someone (could be a neighbour or a business partner). Disputes, regardless of their origin, can be minor headaches if not managed well. Now, you might...
Managing Executor Duties in Estate Planning
The Weight of Responsibility Treading into the arena of estate planning can make even the calmest among us feel like they're wrangling a bag full of cats. Amidst the legal jargon, loyalty to whimsies of the deceased, and familial pressures, the role of an executor...
The Legal Aspects of Starting a Business in Australia
Setting Up Your Business: The Legal Nuts and Bolts Diving into the business world is like embarking on a voyage across the vast, unpredictable ocean. Before you raise your sails, understanding the legal framework is vital. In Australia, business setup looks a bit like...
McLaren Vale
188 Main Road
McLaren Vale
South Australia 5171
Victor Harbor
3/23 Victoria Street
Victor Harbor
South Australia 5211
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Business Hours
Monday-Friday:
9am-5pm
Servicing all southern suburbs of Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula, including McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Willunga, Whites Valley, Blewitt Springs, Kangarilla, The Range, Kuitpo, Dingabledinga, Hope Forest, Port Willunga, Aldinga, Sellicks Beach, Mount Compass, Myponga, Yankalilla, Normanville, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbor, Encounter Bay, Port Elliot, Middleton, Goolwa, Hindmarsh Island, Maslin Beach, Moana, Seaford, Old Noarlunga, Port Noarlunga, Noarlunga, Hackham, Onkaparinga Hills, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Lonsdale, Morphett Vale, Woodcroft, Reynella, Happy Valley, Hallett Cove, Aberfoyle Park, and Sheidow Park
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