The legal practice of James Chong Lawyers was built around the sole practice established by James Chong in 1985.
Today, carrying on the goodwill of James Chong, Denning Chong is the director and principal of the legal practice which was incorporated in 2005.
Denning Chong is the director of the legal practice of James Chong Lawyers. His specialty is in complex property and commercial matters including property due diligence, developments and joint ventures, sale and or acquisitions of hotels, office towers, shopping centres, large industrial lands, apartment developments, design and construct transactions.
He has in-depth experience with respect to commercial structuring, preparation of investment memorandums, leasing and franchising issues, complex funding and security documentations.
He is the managing director of Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX: SHG) a medical technology company. He is on the Board of and is a Non-Executive Director of Mutual Limited with funds under management of over $3 billion.
He is a director of Aloft Hotel Perth and the Australian subsidiaries of SGX listed property developer Hiap Hoe Ltd.
Elaine Baldwin has significant knowledge in taxation law, having completed her Masters in Taxation Law. Elaine Baldwin has a wealth of experience in Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Taxation litigation having been being a member at the Executive Level of the Australian Tax Office for the majority of her career.
Audrey Li is a commercial lawyer. In addition, Audrey provides advice and legal representation in estate and non-contentious probate matters. Audrey is experienced in making applications for registration of trade marks. Audrey is a team leader in James Chong Lawyers’ property transactions and conveyancing practice. She is fluent in the French language.
Cindy Ma commenced employment with James Chong Lawyers in 2013 and practices as a commercial litigator. She has been involved in and advised on a variety of different matters including contract and leasing disputes, wills and estates, local government prosecutions and town planning disputes, negligence, property law, migration, family law, and employment law. Cindy has acted for clients in respect of the Local Government Act, and Food Act prosecutions.
Cindy Ma has represented clients in the Magistrates Court (civil, criminal and industrial jurisdictions), District Court, Supreme Court, Family Court, Federal Court, Fair Work Commission, the Industrial Relations Commission, and the State Administrative Tribunal.
Cindy Ma also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Communication Studies. She is conversant in Cantonese.
She is currently completing her Master of Laws at the University of Western Australia.
John Cope completed his legal studies at the Inns of Court School of Law in London following a Diploma at the College of Law in York (UK).
Prior to completing his studies John qualified as an architect at Leeds Metropolitan University with an Honours Degree.
Since completing his legal studies John has practiced at the Bar in London and specialised in Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law before moving into Family Law.
John Cope moved to Perth in 2003 and has since then practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law. He has worked in all areas of Family Law including the Children’s Court, Family Court and State Administrative Tribunal.
John Cope is a qualified Independent Children’s Lawyer and has also undertaken the LEADR course for mediators.
Benjamin Edwards has practised in property and commercial matters in multiple Australian jurisdictions with in-depth experience with respect to sale and purchase of commercial properties and businesses, sale of shares and units, preparing and giving advice on corporate agreements, leasing, liquor licensing and franchising issues.
He is also well versed in preparation of loan and security documentation.