Rees R & Sydney Jones Solicitors

Rees R & Sydney Jones is Rockhampton's largest local law firm and Queensland's oldest law firm. It is a member of the Queensland Law Society and PEXA (Property Exchange Australia). The firm operates under liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation. Melanie Findlay is a partner.

Stephanie Howell is a solicitor who completed a double Bachelor Degree in law and environmental science at James Cook University and obtained Australian citizenship in April 2023. Her areas of expertise include grazing and farming, conveyancing, environmental market trading, gas pipelines, coal seam gas and mining, contamination issues, carbon vegetation offsets, state land issues, rural and water conveyancing, and renewable energy agreements. The firm offers a wide range of legal services including conveyancing, agricultural and rural legal services, mining and gas land resumption compensation, wills and estate management, business and commercial legal support, and workers and traffic accident compensation.

Conveyancing and property transactions form the backbone of the work that clients of Rees R & Sydney Jones Solicitors in Rockhampton describe, alongside estate planning, divorce and general legal matters. Professionalism and punctuality are qualities that several accounts note, noting that appointments are honoured and that matters move forward without unnecessary delay. Jess Bray is singled out in several accounts for her guidance through an investment property sale, explaining each stage with patience and clarity while remaining approachable and understanding. Belinda is similarly commended for her handling of a property purchase, described as prompt, dependable and professional throughout.

Sound advice is another strand that runs through the feedback, with informative guidance helping clients feel confident in their decisions. The friendliness of staff also features in accounts, where polite and cheerful assistance made the legal process easier to navigate. Referrals of friends and family appear in the comments, reflecting the trust built through consistent outcomes in house sales, conveyancing and estate matters. Clear explanations, helpfulness and a professional manner are the qualities that customers return to most often when recounting their experience of the practice.