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Murdoch Clarke

Murdoch Clarke

3.5(55 reviews)See reviews ↓·Hobart

About the company

Murdoch Clarke is a law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania. The firm has been providing legal services for over 130 years. Paul Kuzis is the Managing Partner. Murdoch Clarke's team includes partners, senior associates, associates, solicitors and consultants. It provides legal advice and services.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Murdoch Clarke is named across accounts that centre largely on property transactions, both residential purchases and private sales, with named solicitors drawing much of the credit. Samuel Padgett, sometimes referred to as Sam, recurs in connection with conveyancing matters, where the process is described as transparent and straightforward and the correspondence as prompt and thorough.

Explanations are said to be given clearly enough that clients could make informed choices, and the feeling of being supported throughout is mentioned more than once. Luke Golding is likewise associated with repeat property work over a number of years, and is described as meticulous and willing to answer questions whenever difficulties arise. Instructions accepted close to a hearing date are recalled as thoroughly prepared and dealt with efficiently, with the eventual charge regarded as fair for the effort involved.

On the other side, recurring complaints relate to the follow-up of correspondence with other solicitors, with clients reporting that messages were dispatched but not chased, that the flow-on effects for buyers and sellers were overlooked, and that a settlement figure was miscalculated. Some describe the conduct they encountered in unusually blunt terms. Conveyancing and property work carried out by the named solicitors remains the thread running through most of the commentary.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Joshua Henri5 August 2026

Afters several dealings with lawyers through family court and workers comp it was a suprisingly plesent experince dealing with Rhys Manttan. Rhys more then professional, he was more interested in my case then money which as we all now is hard to find when it comes to lawyers. During my workers comp despute he kept me informed on regular intervals ( normally the client needs to chase ), he listen to my needs and wants and gave exceptional advice. He did exactly what a lawyer needs to do without charging an arm and a leg. He was very firm with opposing council and he ended up getting me a settlement 50% more then anticipated. If anyone is in need of a workers comp lawyer for any part of the dispute Rhys Manttan is the lawyer to get. Dont waste time give him a call and book an appointment

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Paul Rigg31 July 2026

Terrible at following up on emails to other solicitors. They think their job is done once they send an email. They don't understand their impact of inaction on buyers and vendors of a property transaction. Couldn't even get the financial split of money correct at settlement. They need a full review of their policies and procedures to get the basics right.

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Steve Lee13 July 2026

Unfortunately , we must give a star to be able to log a review . If anyone needs legal help or advice , please do yourself a favour and use any other firm . Disgusting behaviour

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Sahil Bastakoti6 July 2026

I had an outstanding experience working with Morgan from Murdock Clarke. Morgan managed to get everything completed within what seemed like an impossible timeframe, all while remaining professional, responsive, and incredibly efficient. The communication throughout the process was excellent, and Morgan went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track despite the tight deadlines. Their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best outcome made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Morgan and the team at Murdock Clarke to anyone looking for a reliable and hardworking conveyancer. Thank you for your exceptional service!

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Holly Upston24 June 2026

We recently sought Sam Padgett’s assistance with selling our house privately. Sam made the whole process seamless, transparent and simple. Correspondence was quick, and detailed. We would highly recommend him and this firm!

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John Cho2 February 2026

Best of the best solicitor I have worked with. In the supreme court, the other party ran away in the middle of hearing. Dominic is a very hard working solicitor talking with good logic and proofs. He defeated the barrister from Melbourne for me . After the hearing, I found that even his cost was very reasonable. My daughter who is studying law in Monash said he is one of the best she has ever met. Strongly recommend.

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Lauren Davey28 January 2026

Luke Golding has been my lawyer of choice for many years for multiple property transactions. He is thorough, always happy to address any questions and can be relied upon to address any issues that may arise. I always recommend Luke to all my friends, and know his dedication to the job is exceptional.

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Contact
+61362359311murdochclarke.com.au10 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed