Property and conveyancing lawyers in Adelaide
First, the 4 firms we picked in Adelaide, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 4
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Mellor Olsson is an independent South Australian law firm that provides legal advice to families and businesses across the State. The firm is based in Adelaide and has permanently staffed regional offices in Clare, Port Lincoln and the Barossa Valley. It employs more than 90 people.
What the firm says it handles
- Conveyancing
- Commercial property acquisitions
- Leasing
- Mortgages
- Strata title disputes
- Land division
Why we picked it
A larger Adelaide firm whose property team covers residential through to commercial transactions and that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for SA property and real estate.
- Office
- Level 6, Pirie House, 89 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Cowell Clarke is a specialist corporate commercial law firm that provides integrated solutions to help clients do business and manage risk. The firm has offices in Adelaide and Sydney.
What the firm says it handles
- Conveyancing
- Property and project development
- Strata and community title
- Property related finance
- Deceased estate transactions
Why we picked it
An Adelaide commercial firm with a dedicated property transactions and conveyancing team that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for SA property and real estate.
- Office
- Level 9, 63 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Norman Waterhouse is an Adelaide commercial law firm offering a range of legal services for individuals, families, business and government. It was established in 1920.
What the firm says it handles
- Property transactions
- Easements
- Leases and licences
- Restrictive covenants
- Caveats
- Community and strata titles
Why we picked it
An Adelaide firm of over 100 years whose property, development and conveyancing team is listed by Doyle's Guide as Recommended for SA property and real estate.
- Office
- Level 11, 431 King William Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Adco Legal is a specialist commercial law firm providing commercial, property and dispute resolution legal services. It has offices in Adelaide and Sydney. Its clients include businesses, property owners and developers.
What the firm says it handles
- Property
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Dispute resolution & litigation
- Agribusiness
- Health & pharmacy
- Corporate & commercial
Why we picked it
A commercial and property law firm with an Adelaide head office, mainly for commercial buying, selling and leasing, that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier for SA property and real estate.
- Office
- Ground Floor, 262-266 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
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When you need a property and conveyancing lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer:
- You are buying or selling property and a contract needs a close read before it is signed.
- There is a dispute with a neighbour about a boundary, a fence or an easement.
- A purchase or sale has stalled and the contract terms are being argued over.
Questions about property and conveyancing lawyers in Adelaide
- How does Zoe pick property and conveyancing lawyers in Adelaide?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does property and conveyancing law cover?
- Buying and selling property: contracts, disputes with neighbours about boundaries, fences and easements, and stalled sales or purchases. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer: You are buying or selling property and a contract needs a close read before it is signed; There is a dispute with a neighbour about a boundary, a fence or an easement; A purchase or sale has stalled and the contract terms are being argued over. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for property and conveyancing matters in Adelaide?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Services Commission of SA under free options.
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