The practice had its beginnings in April, 1979 in Cairns, North Queensland, Australia. From small beginnings 30 years ago the practice has developed into a firm comprising six solicitors, onetrainee solicitors, a conveyancing clerk, and a support staff of thirteen and is one of the larger law firms in North Queensland. The firm also operates a full time office in Atherton on the Atherton Tablelands. The firm's growth over thirty years results from offering a very "personal service" to our clients. This has resulted in a very high referral rate from current and previous clients and has provided a sound basis for business growth. This philosophy has assisted us to develop into a successful commercial and litigation practice. We are small enough to know all our clients, and large enough with the depth to handle any client problems. Cairns is now the international gateway to Northern Australia and the Great Barrier Reef. Such rapid expansion in the city in which the practice is based has resulted in a parallel growth in both domestic and foreign investment in Cairns. We are able to assist our foreign clients doing business in Australia in setting up, acquiring or investing in the Tropical North Queensland market.