Welcome to Hamilton
Blackstone Lawyers
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EMPATHY | ADVOCACY | DISTINCTION
Established in 2016, Hamilton Blackstone Lawyers is a prestigious, dynamic legal services provider, specialising in estates, financial services & dispute resolution.
Through working with our talented team of specialists, our clients achieve remarkable results, and unsurpassed peace of mind.
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Our empathetic approach to mediation and dispute resolution means you can feel comfortable you're making fully informed decisions that are in your best interests.
Legal Services | Compliance Solutions | Mediation Services
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Specialties
Estate
Administration
Financial Services
Licensing & Compliance
Mediation &
Dispute
Resolution
Employment Disputes
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Corporate & Commercial
Insurance & Superannuation Claims
Estate Administration
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Empathy and peace of mind
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More information?
Contact Nicola Fagerstrom
CRISTEAN YAZBECK
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Managing Director, Cristean Yazbeck, is an industry-leading estates and financial services lawyer, with over 12 years' experience.
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Cristean is a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
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Cristean holds Honours Degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Sydney, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
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Cristean's a keen swimmer and takes part each year in the Sydney 24-hour ''Mega Swim'', having raised over $100,000 for multiple sclerosis.
Cristean has written and spoken widely on estate planning and financial services law, and is a highly respected and sought after speaker at industry events.
NICOLA
FAGERSTROM
SOLICITOR - ESTATES
Nicola Fagerstrom is a Solicitor with a strong background in Commercial and Corporations Law. Having found her passion working closer with clients, Nicola successfully made the transition to Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation.
Nicola's empathetic approach to client service is well received, and her list of testimonials from satisfied clients is remarkable. Nicola's a passionate advocate for quality estate planning and protecting the financial interests of those who are potentially the most vulnerable, including women, children and the elderly.
Nicola is admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales, having completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Applied Psychology & Mathematics) at the University of Notre Dame.
Outside of work, Nicola enjoys cooking, catching up on the latest movies and spending time with her loved ones.
Meet Our Leaders
CRISTEAN YAZBECK
MANAGING DIRECTOR
HEAD OF CORPORATE
Managing Director, Cristean Yazbeck, is an industry-leading estates and financial services lawyer, with over 12 years' experience.
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Cristean is a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
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Cristean holds Honours Degrees in Commerce and Law from the University of Sydney, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
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Cristean has written and spoken widely on estate planning and financial services law, and is a highly respected and sought after speaker at industry events.
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Outside of work, Cristean has a decade of involvement in the Sydney 24-hour ''Mega Swim'', having raised over $100,000 for multiple sclerosis. He enjoys squash (the sport, not the vegetable), and is doing his best to hold on to "Daddy Daughter Dates" with his now-teenage daughter.
NICOLA
FAGERSTROM
HEAD OF ESTATES
Nicola Fagerstrom is a Solicitor with a strong background in Commercial and Corporations Law. Having found her passion working closer with clients, Nicola successfully made the transition to Estate Planning, Administration, and Litigation.
Nicola's empathetic approach to client service is well received, and her list of testimonials from satisfied clients is remarkable. Nicola's a passionate advocate for quality estate planning and protecting the financial interests of those who are potentially the most vulnerable, including women, children and the elderly.
Nicola is admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales, having completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Applied Psychology & Mathematics) at the University of Notre Dame.
Outside of work, Nicola enjoys cooking, catching up on the latest movies and spending time with her loved ones.
MICHAEL NOWLAND
HEAD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Michael Nowland is a Financial Services Solicitor with more than ten years’ experience in financial services roles including legal, financial planning, remediation, compliance and assurance positions.
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Michael’s extensive experience in financial services allows him to take a holistic and practical approach to legal, regulatory, risk management and compliance solutions for AFS licensees.
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Michael has completed a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).
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Michael and his wife are proud parents of triplets. Michael spends most of his time outside of work coming up with creative ways to entertain his children.
Our leaders are supported by a dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and executive support.
Each of us is proud to give you the best possible experience when it comes to those matters which mean so much to you, your family, and your business.
Contact Us
Hamilton Blackstone Lawyers
Level 21, 133 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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(02) 8089 3131
8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
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