Our People

Each member of the firm contributes significantly to the professionalism of Fleming Muntz. A wealth of experience coupled with a commitment to training and ongoing legal education ensures that clients receive the benefit of up-to-date and innovative legal solutions

  • Paul Muntz

    Dip Law (SAB)
    Accredited Specialist, Business Law
    Principal

     


     

    Paul is the principal of Fleming Muntz and specialises in both estate and succession planning, and business law.  He has practised in Albury for over 40 years and is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in business law.
     

    Clients appreciate the depth of Paul’s experience when seeking creative or tax-effective solutions to estate planning solutions – especially when complex or extensive assets are involved. Numerous rural families throughout regional Victoria and southern New South Wales have sought out Paul’s assistance negotiating estate plans fair to all family members, and to restructure their affairs to ensure smooth succession of on- and off-farm assets between generations.

    In his practice, Paul has provided legal services to a number of Government and quasi-Government bodies as well as regional, national and international businesses and has particular experience in:-

    • complex rural land transfers
    • estate and succession planning for business people
    • succession planning for farming families
    • joint venture property development
    • medical practice structuring

    Paul is a past President of the Albury & District Law Society and is current Chair of the Estate Planning section of the Law Australasia Group. He is a regular speaker on estate and succession planning for professional bodies and at public seminars.

    Email Paul: Paul.Muntz@flemingmuntz.com.au

  • Ian Byles

    B Sc LLB (Hons) LLM
    Notary Public
    Accredited Specialist, Business Law

    Ian specialises in business and commercial law.

    He was admitted to practice in 1993 and has worked in Sydney and overseas as well as spending several years as a business lawyer in rural New South Wales.

    Ian is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in business law, has completed a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance through the Institute of Chartered Company Secretaries Australia, and graduated with a Master of Laws in 2008.

    Clients seek Ian’s advice to plan and implement business mergers and acquisitions, as well as working closely with other professionals to manage transactional and recurring legal compliance issues.

    He is frequently consulted by other lawyers to advise on specialist issues and has particular experience in:

    • complex business acquisitions
    • trust advice, compliance and restructuring
    • franchise law
    • registered clubs and associations
    • co-operatives

    In 2006 Ian was appointed a Notary Public for New South Wales and is available to perform notarial duties for corporate and private clients with international interests.

         


    Email Ian: Ian.Byles@flemingmuntz.com.au

  • Kellyanne Allwood

    LLB
    Solicitor
    Kellyanne holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Canberra and practices extensively in the areas of estate & succession planning, and deceased estate administration.
     
    She understands the difficulties experienced by her clients in planning their affairs, or coping with the complexity and processes involved in dealing with the estate of a close friend or relative.

    Kellyanne's primary focus is assisting people in need, and she approaches her profession with compassion, empathy and a thorough attention to detail.

    Kellyanne also has significant experience in the areas of:-
    • litigation (New South Wales workers compensation, personal injury and debt recovery)
    • business law (including retail and commercial leases and intellectual property)
    • NSW and ACT conveyancing 

    Email Kellyanne: Kellyanne.Allwood@flemingmuntz.com.au

  • Tracey Justin

    Law Clerk
    Tracey has been working with the legal profession for almost 25 years, since beginning her career in Ballarat.

    Since moving to Albury in 1997, Tracey has specialised in probate and estate administration and has a recognised proficiency in this demanding area of law.

    Tracey brings compassion and support to her practice of law, and her sensitive and caring approach is valued by her clients, particularly at such a difficult time.

    The complex process of estate administration requires the highest standards of proficiency and organisation, and Tracey’s skills in that area are outstanding.

    As an added service to clients, Tracey holds a position of Honorary Justice of the Peace for the states of Victoria and New South Wales.

    Email Tracey: Tracey.Justin@flemingmuntz.com.au
     

  • Linda Oates

    Paralegal
    Linda comes from the local area and began her career working with the legal profession over 10 years ago after completing her course of studies.

    Over the past decade, she has acquired significant skills in the profession, and currently holds an Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice.

    Linda has been with Fleming Muntz for over 4 years and uses her skills and experience working in various roles within the practice, including the conduct of property work within NSW & Victoria, internal accounting for the practice and administration services in the area of document storage, for the benefit of our clients.

    As an added service to clients, Linda holds a position of Honorary Justice of the Peace for the states of Victoria and New South Wales.

    Email Linda: Linda.Oates@flemingmuntz.com.au

  • Meredith Sullivan

    Paralegal

    Meredith commenced her legal career over 15 years ago and holds an Associate Diploma of Business in Legal Studies.   After an interlude of 4 years in rural Victoria where she and her husband ran their own business and then had a well-earned break overseas Meredith has returned to the Albury-Wodonga area.

    She joined Fleming Muntz in late 2010 as part of our clerical team.

    Meredith works specifically in the areas of Business and Estate planning providing paralegal support in these areas.

    Email Meredith: wp@flemingmuntz.com.au