Hornsby Lawyers

Thornton + King provides legal services to individuals, families and businesses in Hornsby and across the Hornsby Shire. Our Hornsby lawyers advise on property and conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, and business matters under NSW law.

Our connection with Hornsby goes back more than a century. In 1924 KE Miller opened a legal practice in Hornsby that grew into Miller Noyce Lawyers, and from 1994 the firm operated from Miller Noyce House on Hunter Street. Thornton + King acquired Miller Noyce in March 2024, so our firm has been advising Hornsby clients for more than 100 years.

Today we meet Hornsby clients at our North Sydney office, a direct train trip from Hornsby station on the T1 North Shore Line, or by phone and video call. We also act for clients across the Upper North Shore, including Waitara, Asquith, Normanhurst, Wahroonga, Thornleigh, Pennant Hills and Hornsby Heights.

Legal Services for Hornsby Clients

Property Lawyers and Conveyancing in Hornsby

Hornsby’s property market ranges from apartments around the town centre and station to family homes in the surrounding suburbs. Our property team includes Law Society Accredited Specialists in Property Law, and we act for buyers, sellers, investors and developers.

• Buying Property: Advice and conveyancing for buyers, from contract review to settlement.

• Selling Property: Preparing contracts and managing the sale of your property through to settlement.

• Contract Reviews: We review contracts for sale before you exchange, so you understand your rights and obligations.

• Strata and Off the Plan: Advice on strata property, by-laws and off the plan contracts.

• Commercial Property: Buying, selling and leasing commercial property in Hornsby and surrounds.

Family Lawyers in Hornsby

Separation often involves the family home, superannuation, businesses and investments. Our family lawyers advise Hornsby clients, including advice from a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, on:

• Property Settlements: Dividing assets including the family home, superannuation, trusts and business interests.

• Binding Financial Agreements: Financial agreements before, during or after a relationship.

• Divorce and Separation: Advice on divorce applications and how they fit with your property settlement.

• Mediation: Resolving disputes through family law mediation wherever possible.

Wills, Estates and Probate

We help Hornsby families plan ahead, and we support executors and beneficiaries when someone dies.

• Wills and Estate Planning: Wills and estate plans that reflect your family and your assets.

• Testamentary Trusts: Testamentary discretionary trusts to protect and manage what you leave behind.

• Powers of Attorney and Guardianship: Powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian.

• Probate and Administration: Guiding executors through probate and estate administration in the Supreme Court of NSW.

• Estate Disputes: Advice on family provision claims and contested estates.

Business and Commercial Law

We act for Hornsby business owners, from professional practices to retailers around the town centre.

• Commercial and Retail Leasing: Negotiating and reviewing retail leases and commercial leases.

• Buying or Selling a Business: Advice on buying a business or selling one.

• Commercial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements.

Why Hornsby Clients Choose Thornton + King

A Century of History in Hornsby

Miller Noyce Lawyers served the Hornsby community for a century before joining Thornton + King in 2024. That history gives us a long connection with the area and its property market.

Accredited Specialist Expertise

Our team includes Law Society Accredited Specialists in Property Law and a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law. The Law Society of NSW awards accreditation to individual lawyers who have demonstrated expertise in their area of law.

Easy to Reach

• North Sydney Office: Level 9, 100 Arthur Street, North Sydney, a direct train trip from Hornsby station.

• Phone and Video Meetings: Many matters can be handled without coming into the office.

• Clear Fees: We’ll let you know up front what our fees will be before we start work on your matter.

If you need a lawyer in Hornsby for a property, family, estate or business matter, contact Thornton + King to book a consultation.