We have staff who speak the following languages:

• English
• Cantonese
• Mandarin
• Other local dialects of Asian countries

Thomas Chang
Solicitor, Public Notary

Before Thomas practise as a lawyer, he was a Pharmacist, graduated from Pharmacy faculty in Sydney University.

After working as a hospital pharmacist, industrial chemist, pharmaceutical marketing manager, he then studied Law on a part-time basis and subsequently practise as lawyer.

With his business and pharmaceutical background, he tries to see thing in a more practical yet caring and considerate way. As he always says to his clients, "Prevention is better than cure" is the motto he tries to accomplish in all his matters.

Qualification

• Solicitor for the High Court of Australia
• Solicitor for the Federal Court of Australia
• Solicitor for the Supreme Court of Australia
• Public Notary
• Registered Migration Agent No. 9577284
• Justice of the Peace
• Registered Pharmacist in both New South Wales, Victoria and Hong Kong

Thomas can be contacted directly via email at thomas.chang@thomaschang.com.au

Patricia Chang
Licensed Conveyancer

Patricia is a Certified Practising Accountant and she joined our company as an Accountant. She had mass experience in accounting, financial and budget planning. She also has a strong background in computing as she graduated from University of New South Wales in Computing Science.

During her service, she also works as legal assistance until she becomes a licensed conveyancer. With the combination of her experience in accounting, finance and conveyancing, she always tries to explain to the clients the interrelationship within these areas. She also assists the principal in immigration matters.

Qualification

• Licensed Conveyancer No. 1195493
• Certified Practising Accountant of the CPA Australia
• Member of Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW Division
• Bachelor of Science in Computing Science (The University of New South Wales)
• Justice of the Peace

Patricia can be contacted directly via email at patricia.chang@thomaschang.com.au.

Olivia Cheng
Solicitor Assistant

Before Olivia migrated to Australia in mid 80's, she was already working over 5 years in a legal firm in Hong Kong as legal assistance and have extensive experience in commercial and litigation matters. Since she came to Australia, she has not diminished her interest and continues to work in this specialised area.

Due to her past background, she has been able to incorporate some better steps and risk management procedures. In addition, she has been able to compare the legal systems and the procedural difference between two countries which is particular appreciated by our overseas companies and clients.

Her main area includes commercial lease, retail lease, buying and selling of business, application and transfer of Liquor Licence, public notary works or notarisation and assist a number of development projects and contracts.

Olivia can be contacted directly via email at olivia.cheng@thomaschang.com.au.

Tony Lee
Solicitor

Tony gained his Economics degree from University of Sydney. After graduation, he was involved in his family's business in Chinatown during which time he studied part time for his law degree at University of Technology, Sydney. After completing his law degree, Tony worked in various law firms in the city before joining Thomas Chang & Co.

In his spare time, Tony acts as a legal consultant in various sporting organisations and is a national accredited coach in table tennis.

Dedicated and friendly to his clients, Tony brings with him knowledge of doing business in Chinatown and shares his previous law firm experience with Thomas Chang & Co.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Economics (Sydney University)
• Bachelor of Law (University of Technology, Sydney)
• Solicitor for the Supreme Court of Australia

Tony can be contacted directly via email at tony.lee@thomaschang.com.au.

Larry Tam
Licensed Conveyancer

Larry has been working as a valuer for many years and as a senior legal assistance in our firm until he become licensed conveyancer. Larry has also accomplished his diploma course in real estate, which is also complimentary to his work as a conveyancer. He has chosen to become a conveyancer rather than real estate agent, as he believes that he may help clients in a better way. As he also needs to deal with the real estate on a regular basis, knowing what the real estate agent think make the works a lot easier.

Larry believes that "planning and discipline" are the main contributions to success and devote to assist clients to achieve these targets, in order to reach their goals.

Qualification

• Licensed Conveyancer No. 969603
• Member of Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW Division
• Justice of the Peace

Larry can be contacted directly via email at larry.tam@thomaschang.com.au.

Michael Tang
Solicitor

Michael is the youngest member, but not the newest to our multi-talented team. Originally joining Thomas Chang & Co as a casual legal clerk in 2000, he has stayed with us since completing his combined degree in law and commerce/accounting. Having worked on every tier of our firm, he has developed an intimate knowledge on the finer workings of our services.

With a can-do attitude and a mentality that no problem is too small or too large, Michael is a fine complement to our goal of working with you every step of the way.

Qualification

• Solicitor for the Supreme Court of Australia
• Bachelor of Law
• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting

Michael can be contacted directly via email at michael.tang@thomaschang.com.au.