Chat Legal
Posted 30 Mar
Posted 30 Mar
We sat down with Darius Hii, Director of Chat Legal, to learn more about his journey, the work he does, and how he’s helping clients take a proactive approach to legal and tax planning.
At Chat Legal, we specialise in estate planning, business succession, and tax advice. Our work broadly falls into three areas:
We work with a wide range of clients, but we have a particularly strong presence in the medical space, including doctors
and dentists. This means we’re very familiar with the common legal and structuring issues that come up in that industry.
Our ideal client is someone who is open-minded and willing to engage with advice. We work best with individuals or couples who are prepared
to properly consider their legal position and take action based on that advice; rather than looking for shortcuts or “quick fixes”.
Ultimately, it’s about working with people who want to get things done right.
Before starting Chat Legal, I had the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s leading tax and estate planning lawyers, including
roles at McCullough Robertson and View Legal. Starting my own firm was driven by a desire to make legal
advice more accessible and practical for everyday clients. Having a young family myself, I understand how important it is to structure both
personal and business affairs properly (not just for now, but for the future). I’ve also seen firsthand how costly and stressful poor
planning can be. That’s why I’m a strong believer in “planning today for a headache free tomorrow.”
A big part of our approach is being collaborative and commercial. We work closely with our clients’ accountants and other
advisors where needed, and we focus on delivering advice in a way that is practical and easy to understand. We also put a strong emphasis
on explaining concepts clearly. Legal advice can often be complex, but it’s important that clients understand what they’re doing so they
can make informed decisions.
One of the biggest challenges early on was building trusted relationships with other professionals, particularly
accountants. To overcome this, I spent a lot of time providing value upfront, including running regular presentations and being available
for no-obligation calls to help point advisors in the right direction. Over time, that helped build trust and led to ongoing referral
relationships.
Don’t wait until something goes wrong. Good planning is about putting the right structures in place early and making sure they actually
align with your situation. Taking the time to get proper advice upfront can save a significant amount of time, cost, and stress down the
track.
If you’re looking for support with estate planning, business structuring, or tax advice, you can connect with Darius and the team at Chat Legal to start the conversation.
Get in touch with Darius
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