The Duffy & Simon two-week seasonal Clerkship program has wrapped up for another year. This clerkship gives the opportunity to law students approaching the end of their studies to explore and apply their degrees to real life matters. Over the two weeks the clerks go through a rotation. This is where they shadow several lawyers […]

Since being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, renters have long been waiting for these key rental changes. These changes mandate minimum standards for Victorian rentals and allow tenants to make minor modifications to their homes without prior consent. The changes are among the 130 revisions to the 2018 Victorian Parliament’s Residential Tenancies Act. […]

At the end of every year the Duffy & Simon team begin busily collating all sorts of goodies for the Salvation Army’s Christmas food drive to support those in need in our local community. This food drive provides hampers and gifts to individuals and families in need, with last year providing over 64,000 hampers and […]

At the end of September Myf Cummerford was admitted to practice by Partner, Damien McKenna. Myf impressively completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) whilst working full-time at Duffy & Simon and being a mum to two children. Congratulations Myf and all the best for your bright future ahead! In July, Nicholas McKinnon was also admitted to […]

On Thursday the 27th of May, 2021 we all gathered for the annual Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. All staff brought an array of delicious treats to share to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. The important work of the cancer council can do so much for less than $20. They support people impacted […]

As you approach the end of your legal studies it can often be difficult to decide which area of practice is for you, and in which direction you should be driving towards in your law career. The two-week seasonal clerkship program at Duffy & Simon Lawyers gives you the opportunity to explore your interests and […]

Before purchasing an investment property, it is best to invest some time into researching and planning for it to be a success. Here are some property investment tips to help you! Do your research and due diligence Researching the property market, the suburbs and the types of property really will help to clarify your options […]

Like most businesses this year we have had to adapt the way that we service our clients. Pre-COVID we loved coming into our office to the Duffy & Simon family, seeing our clients face to face, and providing advice and advocacy that always has your best interests at heart. Whilst we still continue to do this […]

Whilst COVID – 19 has disrupted life as we know it; looking back it has helped us to incapsulate what is important in life. On a personal level it has shown us not to take the little things for granted; for businesses it has made them look at how they function and how they need […]

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and the burden of this disease is rising. With early detection improving your chances of successful treatment and long-term survival its important to understand what to look for and to have regular checks. With team members here at Duffy & Simon having experienced family […]