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Solicitor is a term associated with the judicial system. These are a kind or sub category of the lawyers. In different countries solicitor has a different meanings. Solicitor basically means a lawyer who handles the office work, meets the clients, work on all the legal documents and also works for the business houses on there legal matters. Also in the cases where the negotiations are to take place there also solicitors are preferred. Basically solicitors are synonymous with the big business houses where they need to carry out the legal or professional negotiations with there probable clients to finalise the deals. These also give the advice on the matters related to the finances or taxes. As compared to barristers these solicitors have firms where many people work with different clients.
Solicitor needs to have special skills like negotiation power, they should look at all the finer details, should be able to make good relationship with the clients, also as businesses working hours can be extended so these solicitors also should be flexible about there working hours.
Sometimes solicitors are confused with the barristers. These confusions are not misplaced. These confusions are due to the fact that in some countries barristers and solicitors are the same thing while in other countries they operate in differently. In countries which follow the legal system of United Kingdom lawyers are divided into two parts one are solicitors and other ones the barristers. In these types of systems basically solicitors handle all the matters out of court. They do everything except fighting the case in the courts. Barristers are the ones who specialize in the field of fighting cases in the courts. Solicitors UK are the ones who will work on your case will tell you whether you are in the need of a barrister for legally fighting your case in the court or if any other step is required to complete your case. As in the case of barristers possessing a graduate degree in law is a must there is no such compulsion in the field of solicitors. Bachelors degree in any field followed by a one year course of law is enough for you to start working as a solicitor.
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AVIVA Investors Asia Pte Ltd (Aviva Investors) is establishing the Pioneer Clarence Property Trust and acquiring a $30 million property at 80 Clarence Street, Sydney, assisted by law firm Freehills.
Freehills’ funds management partner Matthew Stutsel led the deal team advising Aviva Investors together with partners Michael Back from Brisbane and Simon Taskunas from Singapore. The Freehills team included property senior associate, Julie Jankowski and funds management solicitor, Carolyn Tsung.
Tax advisers Simon Clark and Josh Cardwell from Greenwoods & Freehills Pty Limited structured the deal.
Partner Matthew Stutsel said: "This was an interesting transaction because of the interplay between the tax and legal issues in Australia and those that apply in the UK in relation to the OEIC. The experience of our integrated team structuring foreign investment helped smooth the way for Aviva Investors."
"Despite the increase in Australian interest rates and our foreign exchange rate, this acquisition shows there are still opportunities available for property investment. Australia remains very attractive for foreign investment."
Aviva Investors is the global asset management business of Aviva plc. The company delivers investment management solutions, services and client-driven performance to clients worldwide. Aviva Investors operates in 15 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the United Kingdom.
Aviva Investors manages over A$43 billion in real estate assets globally (at 30 June 2009).
Aviva Investors is continuing to explore growth opportunities across the world and expanding the Aviva Investors business in Asia Pacific and the US. This transaction is evidence of Aviva Investors’ confidence in the Australian property market. The Asia Pacific Property Fund was established in late 2008 and this is its second investment in direct property.
Aviva plc is the world’s fifth largest insurance group (based on gross worldwide premiums for the year ended 31 December 2008), serving 50 million customers across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Aviva plc’s principal business activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance, with worldwide total sales of A$50.1 billion for the six months to 30 June 2009 and funds under management of A$722 billion at 30 June 2009, of which Aviva Investors manages A$456 billion.
