Edwin Abdo 
Principal Lawyer, Western Australia (Bunbury)
Few principal lawyers can say that they have the expertise or skills that are attributed to Edwin Abdo who has over 40 years experience in practicing law and the knowledge base and understanding of the law systems not only in Australia but in South Africa.
Currently working in the Bunbury office of Slater & Gordon’s Western Australia practice, Edwin Abdo is one the most revered and respected principal lawyers at Slater & Gordon. Part of the leadership group in Western Australia, Edwin practices with a forthright and a common sense practical approach, being thorough, reliable as well direct and decisive with all respective clients.
Specialising in commercial and business law, conveyancing, property law, probate and civil litigation including estate litigation, Edwin thrives on the challenges and diversity that each client bring with them and also derives a great deal of pleasure in contributing in a small way to the success of clients by providing these services.
Typically Edwin represents clients from all walks of life including proprietors of small to large businesses, farmers and mums and dads, handling a number of types of matters, which include but are not limited to restructuring of businesses, sales of business, real property and business settlements, commercial leasing, general contracts, trusts, partnerships, real estate subdivisions and strata titling, wills and probate, deceased estate litigation, estate planning and civil litigation.
It was the reputation as well as the nation wide presence that attracted Edwin Abdo to a solid and fruitful relationship with Slater & Gordon lawyers since December 2007.
Expertise
- Commercial / Business Law
- Commercial Leasing
- Companies
- Contracts
- Conveyancing
- Deceased Estate Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Land subdivisions and strata titling.
- Partnerships
- Property Law
- Real Estate and Business Settlements
- Trusts
- Wills and Probate
Career history
- Since 2007 Slater and Gordon (principal lawyer)
- 1992 - 2007 Edwin Abdo & Associates (principal)
- 1988 - 1992 Young and Young (associate / partner)
- 1974 - 1988 Abdo & Abdo Attorneys - East London, South Africa (founding partner)
- 1965 - 1974 Yazbek & Co. Attorneys - East London, South Africa (5 years articles of clerkship and 4 years as Associate).
Memberships & associations
- Member of Diocesan Finance Council, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunbury.
- Founding member of Bunbury Business Club Inc.
- Member of Rotary Club of Bunbury Inc. and past President of Club.
- Member of Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries.
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 1999 - Practitioner of the High Court of Australia
- 1995 - appointed General Public Notary
- 1989 - appointed Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia
- 1970 - appointed Attorney of the Supreme Court of South Africa
- 1965 - 1969 graduated University of South Africa (after 5 years articles of clerkship)
Client testimonials
“Dear Edwin, thank you for completing our Wills. I do appreciate the level of accuracy and professionalism you and your Staff commit to the service you provide. I always admire the way your Office performs its roll in delivering a very excellent product”. (name withheld)
I am writing this email to inform you in a few words that you have gained a great asset in making Edwin Abdo one of your partners. Edwin has been my solicitor since 1976 when I lived in South Africa and now again that I’m living in Bunbury since 1999.I have found him to be extremely professional, frank, competent and above all I have complete peace of mind in what ever matter he undertakes to do for me. I regret the day he decides to ever retire!
Once again, well done in recruiting him!
-AK