John counsels clients on a variety of litigation matters involving commercial, corporate, contractual disputes and family.

Direct 
 +61 2 8747 0326

+61 417 041 866

jmakou@petopp.com.au

Office
Sydney
 +61 2 8747 0326

John focuses his practice on a range of property (acquisitions & disposals), litigation, international transactions, business, investments and commercial transactions.  He has the ability to apply creativity to find unique solutions.

John was a judicial assistant to Judges at the Family Court of Australia, Sydney. He was exposed to hundreds of complex and difficult cases, including parenting disputes, complicated financial issues, property settlements and Hague Convention matters (International Child Abduction) presented to the Court. Through this experience, he has gained invaluable insights to the family law litigation. This experience has given him in depth knowledge and understanding of the court system and the expectations of Family Court Judges.

John understands the need for succinct and concise information with a commercial focus and practical approach to pursing the best possible outcome for his clients. He promotes the resolution of any legal disputes at the earliest possible stage and at the same time managing complex matters.  

Snapshot

• Advised in respect of Privacy Policy — General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) of the European Union.
•  Representing a defendant arising out of Domain Name Dispute in the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Arbitration and Mediation Center, Geneva, Switzerland.
• Advised in relation to termination of building contract with construction company involving residential construction project.
• Advised a business advisory firm in a corporate insolvency matter arising from commercial property.
• Represented claimant and defeated a cross-claim in respect of a contractual dispute.
• Advising in relation to financial matters such as home loan acquisition, refinance and property investment.
• Advised client in a joint venture agreement for provision of residential construction.
• Acting for an International Supplier in relation to the negotiation and finalisation of the contract for sale and purchase of products. 

• Representing clients in mediation and in all aspects of dispute resolution.
  

Credentials
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Solicitor of The High Court of Australia

Professional bodies
The Law Society of New South Wales