Our Legal Team

Don Shaddick – Principal

Master Of Laws, Master’s Of Estate Planning, Accredited Specialist In Business Law.

Don was admitted to practice as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1972. He has also been admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. Accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a Specialist in Business Law, Don acts as solicitor for many substantial businesses in the Hawkesbury and throughout the Greater Sydney area. He also has a strong private clientele.

Don has experience in many areas of the law but concentrates on:

- Business Law

- Business Succession

- Property Law

- Estate Planning

- Estate administration

- Commercial Litigation

Don has taken an active interest in community affairs and has been connected with numerous community and sporting organisations. He is Chairman of Hawkesbury Community Financial Services Limited operating as Bendigo Bank North Richmond and Richmond branches (under franchise from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank).

Stephen Hahn – Lawyer

Bachelor Of Laws (Sydney), Special Counsel

Stephen was admitted to practice as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1986. He has been in general practice for over 30 years and has successfully represented his clients in many complex commercial, property and litigation matters.

His areas of expertise include:

- Sale and purchase of residential, rural, retail and commercial properties

- Leasing of retail and commercial properties

- Sale and purchase of businesses

- Estate planning including wills, powers of attorney and appointment of guardians

- Estate litigation including will disputes and family provision claims

Stephen is committed to achieving the best possible result for you.

Katherine Chapman-Paton – Solicitor

Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Katherine appreciates that the law often presents a challenging maze to navigate. She is adept at interpreting each situation to strategically tackle the legal issues involved and provide clarity to her clients.

Katherine takes a collaborative approach with her clients to comprehensively assess each matter and give pragmatic advice tailored to suit their specific needs. Her kind and empathetic nature provides her clients with a safe and comfortable environment to discuss their sensitive legal issues.

Katherine can primarily assist in matters involving: