Our story
Our firm's directors Tony Pereira and Aaran Crosthwaite have collaborated while working in separate professional service firms, Eager to cultivate the synergy they had developed, CP Lawyers was formed in 2018.
Tony practises in commercial, property and estate planning law and Aaron in tax, investments and business services.
Their combined skills have equipped them to offer clients a highly valuable 360-degree suite of services underpinned by proven experience and expertise.
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LEGAL PRACTICE DIRECTOR
Tony Pereira
Tony has provided professional services to business proprietors, entrepreneurs, Local Government Authorities and private clients for more than 25 years, including over 20 years as owner of his own legal firm. Businesses that have benefited from Tony’s professional services range from small consultancies through to large companies listed on the Australian stock exchange.
Tony holds degrees in both commerce and law from the University of Queensland and is admitted to practice as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia and is a member of the Australian tax institute.
His professional career commenced in 1988 while working for a multinational professional services firm, practicing in the areas of taxation and business services. Tony subsequently worked in a number of other professional service firms specialising in the areas of insolvency, property, business and commercial law.
During his career, Tony has also worked as corporate legal counsel at a leading Australian retail franchisor. He has also acted as the sole in-house counsel for an ASX listed national retailer of automotive accessories and leisure products.
Tony’s current practice focuses on business transactions, commercial property matters, local government law, wills and estate planning.
He has advised business clients from a wide range of industries including health, retail, manufacturing, transport and logistics, construction, local government, real estate and development, finance, information technology, wealth creation and business advisory.
Tony also has extensive experience advising private clients about their personal legal matters, principally with respect to asset protection, estate administration, wills and estate planning.
Aaron Crosthwaite
Director
Aaron is a lawyer and accountant with over 8 years’ experience specialising in doctors, dentists, investors and small-to-medium businesses.
Aaron has in-depth knowledge of accounting and tax issues and is able to combine this with a broad knowledge of investments, business issues, and the law to provide truly 360-degree advice.
Aaron has a Bachelor of Accounting, Juris Doctor (law degree), Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) and is a lawyer, Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Tax Adviser, and Registered Tax Agent.