Edmund LEUNG

Solicitor

Solicitor – Commercial and Property Law

📍 Sydney Office | 🌐 Fluent in English, Cantonese & Mandarin

Qualifications:

Master of City Planning, the University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the University of Hong Kong
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law
Admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales

Practice Areas:

Profile:

Edmund Leung is a solicitor based in the Sydney office of Prudentia Legal with over five years of legal experience in Australia. Prior to joining Prudentia Legal, he has worked in a mid-sized firm in Hong Kong handling personal injury matters on behalf of leading local, national and multinational insurance companies representing defendants, including traffic accident claims, employee compensation, accidents, etc.

Edmund provides tailored commercial and compliance advice to a wide range of clients, from small enterprises to large corporate entities across Australia. His pragmatic and solutions-focused approach allows him to support businesses through complex regulatory environments and day-to-day commercial operations. Another key area of Edmund’s practice involves conveyancing, land transactions, and property development. He regularly advises on the legal aspects of real estate transactions and has a thorough understanding of the legislative frameworks involved in land and development matters.

In addition to his transactional work, Edmund has a strong background in litigation, having represented clients across various jurisdictions including tribunals, the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court of New South Wales. He has successfully guided clients through disputes with professionalism and strategic insight. Edmund is known for his attention to detail and the ability to clarify complex matters, which have earned him the trust and loyalty of his clients. Whether working with individuals or businesses, Edmund is committed to delivering practical legal solutions that are built upon a clear understanding of the law and aligned with his clients’ goals and priorities. He is a valuable member of our team, known for his collaborative approach and dedication to achieving positive outcomes.

Career Highlights:

Led the legal team in a litigation for an individual client on a contract dispute from the Local Court to the Court of Appeal, won at all levels and with indemnity costs awarded for a major portion of the matter.
Acted as advisory for a major international airline on their compliance requirements and commercial dealings in Australia.
Advised on the entering of the Australian market of a multi-national motor vehicle manufacturer.
Advised multiple builders on the preparation of their standard building contract.
Advised on a residential land use changeproposal of a high-net-worth individual in Tasmania.
Successfully acted for a high-net-worth individual in settling a dispute with the developer in the acquisition of luxury residential assets in New South Wales.
Handled multiple retail lease arrangements of clients with a major operator of shopping centres in Australia.
Successfully acted for a Chinese-based company in disposing a $48.8 million mixed-use site in Brisbane, including contract negotiation with the buyer.

Approach to Clients:

Edmund is a detail-oriented person. He believes that wars are won in details, and a clear and comprehensive presentation of a case is a case with better prospects. His frankness and transparency allow clients to understand their cases without bias. He is known for assisting client navigate compliance requirements and the complexities of their litigation. His wealth of general knowledge assists clients in identifying risks and integrating different solutions to resolve their legal needs. Colleagues and clients alike are impressed by his work ethic and organisational skills in managing legal matters.

Languages:

English
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese

Memberships:

Law Society of New South Wales