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Northan Legal Sydney

Northan Legal Sydney

5.0(24 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Northan Legal is a Chinese-speaking law firm with a generalist practice. The firm is anchored in Melbourne CBD and maintains a significant presence in Sydney. It is led by three distinguished partners who are either former top-tier practitioners or award recipients. Northan Legal specialises in commercial law, construction law, contract law, immigration law, and criminal law, among other areas. Its liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Legal support across property transactions, commercial matters and personal legal issues is what this Sydney practice delivers, according to the feedback left by those it has represented. Judy Zhou is named repeatedly, with reviewers describing her as knowledgeable, patient and thorough, taking time to explain each stage of a matter so that clients understand their options.

Charley Tian also attracts consistent praise for carefully prepared submissions, prompt replies to messages and dedication to resolving problems, including for business owners seeking protection against risk. Bilingual communication in English and Chinese comes up often, particularly from families navigating a property purchase who found the process clearer when legal detail was explained in both languages. Attention to detail, responsiveness and a calm, confident manner are recurring themes, with clients noting that complex or stressful matters felt more manageable as a result.

Fair and competitive pricing is described alongside the quality of the work, with several people commenting on the value delivered. The practice handles conveyancing, commercial advice and general legal matters, and the sentiment across the feedback is one of trust built through clear communication before, during and after each engagement, with Judy Zhou's careful explanations standing out as the point clients return to.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ezan Zhu16 August 2026

I am extremely grateful for everything Judy did. She possesses highly professional legal knowledge and skills, which helped me overcome my difficulties. She is also a very patient lawyer, providing professional advice while also being considerate of my emotional state and concerned about my mental health. I am very grateful. Highly recommended!

EG
Ethan G15 February 2026

Maria was fantastic to work with during our property purchase. The whole process can be pretty overwhelming, but she made it feel much more manageable and straightforward. She was always responsive, patient, and explained everything clearly. What really stood out was that she’s fluent in both Chinese and English, which made communication so much easier for our family. She was able to explain the legal details in a way that everyone could understand, and that gave us a lot of confidence throughout the settlement. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and pays close attention to the details. I’m really grateful for her support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Maria to anyone looking for a reliable property lawyer or conveyancer.

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HAO LUO8 February 2026

Judy is a highly capable and professional lawyer. Her knowledge and attention to detail are excellent, and she always responds promptly. Communication was clear and efficient throughout, and her client service is outstanding. I would highly recommend Judy.

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Xiaomeng Zhang4 February 2026

I would like to sincerely thank Judy for her outstanding legal support. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and at tentive throughout the entire process. Judy took the time to clearly explain every step, responded promptly to all my questions, and made a complex legal matter feel much less stressful. Her dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients truly set her apart. I felt fully supported and confident knowing my case was in such capable hands. I highly recommend Judy and Northan Legal Sydney to anyone seeking reliable and high-quality legal services.

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Hao Jiang4 February 2026

Very professional and reliable. Thanks to Judy Zhou and Charley Tian for their efficiency, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the process.

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Marconi Gu1 February 2026

I recently used Northan Legal for the sale of my apartment, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. The team was professional, transparent about the fees, and kept me updated at every stage of the process. Selling property can be stressful, but they made the legal side of things completely seamless. Highly recommended!

GF
Ge Fang31 January 2026

I had a good experience with Noethan Legal, they have many good professionals and experienced lawyers to helping , deserve to try

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1Northan Legal Sydney (this page)★ 5,024No
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Contact
+61292793631www.northanlegal.com.auSte 6.01/31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday08:30–18:00
Tuesday08:30–18:00
Wednesday08:30–18:00
Thursday08:30–18:00
Friday08:30–18:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed