Blue Ocean Law Group
Work Club Coworking Space Sydney Supreme Court, 99 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW
(45)
Work Club Coworking Space Sydney Supreme Court, 99 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW
(45)
We are a #NewLaw Firm designed from a blank canvas using the principles of Blue Ocean Strategy® so that our clients can:
-> approach Blue Ocean Law Group℠ as their first port of call [as a general practice law firm] to provide 1-stop shop service;
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45 customer reviews
Peggy Trewartha
"Very helpful, thank you James."
Pamella Rolles
"Mr. James Ford was really helpful and prompt. I have forwarded him the requested information to update my Will. I will be happy to recommend James to my friends and acquaintances in future." [Will - Qld]
Jay Badenhope
"James provided great information and I realised that there is no suitable option available to us under the current law. Prenuptial agreements are far too expensive for it to be worth it for us." [Family Law] More...
Lynn H.
"James was awesome, he cleared everything up. I am now able to proceed with retirement with peace of mind. A return call was met with politeness and answered for us. When told all would be fine, I wish I could..." [Bankruptcy Law] More...
Sue Humphries
"James provided a very rapid and timely response, as well as substantive advice and information, in relation to a neighbourhood dispute matter which resulted in a satisfactory resolution. I would recommend James in such matters." [Property Boundary Dispute - Qld] More...
Brenda Matthews
"Very thorough and intelligent - I highly recommend him." [Commercial Lease Dispute - Qld]
Knowledge * - Excellent
Understanding & Empathy * - Excellent
Keeping me informed * - Excellent
Professionalism * - Excellent
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Luke Hooker
"Very helpful and knowledgeable.
James helped us understand a very tricky and somewhat onerous contract. He helped us identify problem clauses and suggested ways to lessen our potential liability.
James was exceptionally professional, courteous and the service was quick, fairly priced …"
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JustAnswer.com
"Between October 2013 and 7 January 2016 James D. Ford assisted 1600 satisfied paying clients with their online queries about all aspects of Australian Law (with a 98. 7% positive feedback rate)." [Australian Law] More...
Mark Thomas
"Fantastic service, well managed, knowledgeable and relevant. Great value for money." [Employment Law - Independent Contractor Agreement (Perth, W.A)]
Cal Doggett
"James was highly attentive and ensured we had timely responses on all matters which translated directly into a relatively swift transaction. He was always available for a phone call to discuss matters and interacted professionally with the other party at all times." [Purchase of circa $15 million - Supa Centre - NSW] More...
Damian Ebzery
"Fast & efficient. Knowledgeable service that obtains good results." [Multiple Disputes with Builders + Dispute with Local Council over the refusal of Development Approval - Qld]
Greg Thomas
James was able to assist with my parents’ Will dispute. Even though he is in Brisbane and I am on the Gold Coast, it was easy to communicate and put our case together.
James always responds quickly, is very efficient and continues to keep me well informed of any progress.
I have no hesitation in recommending James.
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Dr. Brian Caserto
I contacted James Ford with a time-sensitive matter, got a response fast, and a resolution to my problem. James was knowledgable, courteous and most importantly effective.
Adam Rice
Thorough and available. [Commercial Lease (Vic.) + Employment Law matters].
Ken L.
He was very prompt in responding to the matter I had raised. He took time to make sure he understood the issue and was very considered in his approach and options raised. I would definitely recommend James for legal advice. More...
Geraldine H.
Very prompt and informative information given.
M.
Thank you – the help was great and very informative. Lots of time taken to explain. Thank you very much.
Tristan Perkins
Prompt, polite and professional. Was able to assist with multiple matters, would highly recommend.
Sherel A.
After meeting with other lawyers, it immediately became evident that James was the first that would go above and beyond to help. His empathy and care for the matter were unlike any other and I was appreciative of the time and effort he took in assisting me. I would strongly recommend James Ford. More...
Tilly Kingi
Very pleased. I will recommend James Ford to family and friends.
Robert Ablinger
Outstanding Service, second to none
"Overall the experience was outstanding. Their attention to detail was great, which is what you want from a law firm.
They also went the extra mile by protecting the documents supplied against fraud so we could verify each piece of information."
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Jane Yates
Because James Ford deserves 10 stars!
"Very good communication. Attention to detail. Quick responses. James was very good at researching and explaining information to me in a way I could understand when it came to the laws and legislation etc. He didn`t overcharge me."
Rod Middleton
Full satisfaction of result performance
"Besides giving 100% devotion to the client's requirements, their research into all areas, production of legal advice and the formation of legal documents were flawless.
This meant the litigation matter always progressed and, ultimately to the most desired outcomes."
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Mengya (Amanda) Xu
Professional knowledgeable
"The lawyer is really trying to understand the situation and give me the best advice for every possible way to protect my rights.
The lawyer also gives advice on things I didn't request initially but definitely need in the future."
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Rebecca Fink
James has been a pleasure to deal with and helped me resolve a very complex matter with a positive outcome. I would not hesitate to engage his services again.
Zoltan Toth
I highly recommend James if you require legal advice, especially when time is of the essence.
I needed help with a complex matter relating to property purchase, and within an hour of contacting James, I was able to meet him and discuss the issues and have him explain my options with clear references to the applicable law.
James continued to work on the matter afterwards and explain my situation and options by the end of the same day.
I had not met a lawyer before who was as fast and ready to help as James.
It was a great experience to work with him.
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Jiahao Zou
Very good lawyer and very patient and flexible.
David Cameron
Great patience, very good advice, a rare combination.
Jenny Le
Advice provided was reasonable and practical.
"Timely response but more importantly, when looking for legal advice you are also after great strategic advice and Blue Ocean Law Group knows how to deliver this. "
Mikhayla Trope
James is extremely knowledgable and draws on a wealth of experience in his career in his mentoring and practice. He is a great mentor and is extremely passionate.
Joanne Thompson
James is Wonderful! He was Professional, Efficient and Kind. Highly recommend him.
N Ibuki
James is very helpful and passionate about what he does and trying to help you as much as he can. We have been very happy with his work/professionalism.
Highly recommended :)
Sabi Sohrabi
I can highly recommend James and his legal team.
James has twice advised me on tenancy agreement matters and been incredibly helpful.
With James’ support, we’ve been able to quickly resolve the matters with great outcomes.
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James Ford of Blue Ocean Law Group℠ has received 18 LawTap Verified Reviews with an average 4.97 rating to date.
One verified review from a client remarked:
"Really appreciate having your advice and guidance throughout this. Particularly being able to turn around the agreement in such a short time over the past couple of days.
Thank you for your timely responses and being available to rush through everything at the end."
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Congdu He
James was very professional and very accommodating. So easy to make an appointment through Lawtap. Highly recommended!
Stacey Lee
Very professional, timely, diligent and efficient with outstanding customer service.
Worked with James and the team on a matter that required empathy and he went out of his way to overdeliver.
Thanks James.
Darren Levien
I have worked with Blue Ocean for a while now and are very happy with them.
Their charges are reasonable, their attitude is fair and their communication is always first class.
I work with James frequently here and have been very happy with his work. Recommended.
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Paul Woods
James was a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating even though I had to change plans at the last moment. This was much appreciated especially since I did travel from Queensland. He was easy to communicate with and very easy to find in the city. More...
Sam Martin
Blue Ocean Law Group went the extra mile to deliver by collaborating with a local New Zealand law firm to deliver the Questrade (Canada) VOI – Verification of Identity I needed.
Connor James
James is an experienced lawyer who I had the pleasure of working with previously. I highly recommend James.
Jade Lillo-Trynes
James and the team at Blue Ocean have advised us on a number of matters relating to retail leasing and commercial property purchase over the past 12 months.
We’ve found his advice extremely valuable throughout, and he has helped us avoid what could have been significant/expensive issues in the future by providing his input and expertise.
He’s always quick to respond to any questions or queries and overall the fees are very reasonable.
We will continue to use Blue Ocean in the future and can highly recommend to others.
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John Terry
James Ford at Blue Ocean Group gives me excellent Service and Peace of Mind and results!
Emily Stevens
Insightful and adaptive legal service. Exceptional communication and collaborative working style - highly recommended.
Yan Zheng
Best of the best service! James is so kind and really likes to help. Very professional and knowledgeable too!
莉萍刘 (Lili)
I had a tenancy matter with the agent. The agent tried to keep my bond! l am just a student, l want to get my bond back.
l don’t have any experience with the Tribunal. James provided me so valuable and excellent legal advice for my tenancy matter.
Now l have successfully obtained leave to have a chance to get my bond back!
He is so knowledgeable and kind!
I really appreciate it!
I highly recommend James and Blue Ocean Law Group!
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What do you love most about your job?
It is difficult to limit it to just 1 thing.
Here are our top 3.
We love being able to:
1. be flexible + collaborative so that our clients have the option to do more to control + reduce their legal spend;
2. spend additional time to ensure our clients are making fully informed decisions; and
3. consistently obtain positive results + rave reviews.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having spent time as a client of traditional legal services, I felt there had to be a better way!
Consequently, my inspiration is "To be able to deliver a Blue Ocean Strategy® vision of the future of the legal profession: by setting out with the goal to create it!"
Why should our clients choose you?
Blue Ocean Law Group℠ are a #NewLaw firm designed from a blank canvas using Blue Ocean Strategy®.
We have eliminated + reduced spending on traditional legal industry competitive factors such as expensive office foyers, and building signage [which do not provide our clients with any value].
This has enabled us to dramatically raise our service levels and the value we are able to deliver to our clients.
We continue to deliver on legal industry firsts such as providing you with 24/7 online access to free legal assistance such as our:
-> automated chatbot Captain Cicero who can (amongst other things) assist you to self-assess whether or not you will need a lawyer to assist with your Will;
-> 24/7 Australia-wide [Self-Service] Legal Document Portal which offers a free personal + business Legal Health Check, a free Simple Will and 1-page NDA, etc.; and our
-> growing portfolio of Smart Lists providing curated links + resources for our clients + legal colleagues to access for support + learning.
When you do need our legal assistance we offer a 1-stop-shop service so you don't have the headache of trying to find the right lawyer to assist every time you have a different kind of legal matter.
We are currently the only law firm we know about providing clients with the option of using:
-> user-friendly military-grade email encryption solutions to ensure your privacy is protected!
-> Fraud + Litigation Prevention Technology to secure and timestamp your legal documents for quick and easy verification; and
-> Blue Ocean Strategy® consulting services in conjunction with our legal services to assist our clients in "Charting new markets".
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, as noted above:
We have a string of Australian legal industry firsts such as providing you with 24/7 online access to free legal assistance such as our:
-> automated chatbot Captain Cicero who can (amongst other things) assist you to self-assess whether or not you will need a lawyer to assist with your Will;
-> 24/7 Australia-wide [Self-Service] Legal Document Portal which offers a free personal + business Legal Health Check, a free Simple Will and 1-page NDA, etc.; and our
-> growing portfolio of Smart Lists providing curated links + resources for our clients + legal colleagues to access for support + learning.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Our Co-working Offices enforce strict Covid-19 safety protocols, and we only meet in-person when absolutely necessary.
Blue Ocean Strategy® Services -> [BOSS]℠
✅ Every business as part of its corporate governance needs to properly consider strategy. All too often the focus on short-term business objectives dominate the corporate agenda.
✅ If strategy is considered at all, it typically follows the traditional "Red Ocean" route of developing improved products +/or services for existing customers.
As markets mature this approach translates into a bloody fight with direct competitors in a shrinking marketplace ➲ hence the term "Red" Ocean".
Note:
🌊 Blue Ocean Strategy® is developed & owned by W. Chan Kim + Renée Mauborgne Professors of Strategy at INSEAD, one of the world's top business schools, and co-directors of the INSEAD Blue Ocean Strategy Institute in Fontainebleau, France.
🎯 For 10 years straight, Kim + Mauborgne have been ranked in the top 5 management gurus in the world by Thinkers50.
🌊 Blue Ocean Strategy® is the simultaneous pursuit of differentiation + low cost to open up unchartered market space [where no direct competitors exist] created by the newly generated demand.
Business +/Or Legal Technology Solutions -> [BOLTS]℠
We have carefully selected a range of Blue Ocean Strategy® enabling business + legal technology solutions [BOLTS]℠ + entered into strategic alliances to enhance our ability to chart new markets. Where appropriate we share these solutions with our clients.
Here are a few examples:
1️⃣ iubenda
A self-service, user-friendly, multi-lingual, comprehensive + transparent, globally compliant Privacy Policy (incl. GDPR) + Cookie Consent solution [ask us about the Terms + Conditions beta] for your website or app; we can supplement with legal + compliance reviews of your business operations.
2️⃣ domo
A user-friendly way to set up, access & discuss your business performance on the go that doesn't need your IT department's continual support to run effectively.
3️⃣ ideascale
Blue Ocean Strategy Australia® is a certified Gold-Partner in assisting clients implement IdeaScale to capture, share, assess & harness ideas.
1-Stop Shop -> ⚖️ [Self-Service] or Traditional Legal Services
🆓 Personal + Business Legal Health Check
🆓 Simple Will
🆓 1-page NDA
🆓 Pack to appoint company director/s etc.
👨💻👩💼Personal Legal Matter Categories: Estate Planning, Family Law.
Personal / Business Legal Matter Categories: Litigation + Dispute Resolution, Loans Security + Guarantees
✅ Business Legal Matter Categories: Essential Business Documents, Company Secretarial, Corporate / Commercial Law, Employment Law, Insolvency Law, Intellectual Property Law, Property Law.
Corporate Governance (incorporating 🌊 Blue Ocean Strategy®)
Why❓to prosper long-term
➲ A recent US study of 35,000 companies found 1 in 3 companies fail every 5 yrs, + average life expectancy is down from 55 yrs (1970) to less than 35 yrs today.
How❓
➲ direct your board's attention to #Governance renewal beyond #BestPractice such as the following:
✅ Cohesion
~ A clear + common #Purpose. Plan for #Succession
✅ Prudence
~ Avoid severe risks. Focus on the long-term
✅ Adaptiveness
~ Ensure #Culture is inquisitive, supports experimentation + #Inclusion of a #Diversity of perspectives
✅ Embeddedness
~ Get the business socially embedded. Make it #Sustainable, #Transparent + #Connected
➲ determine + create an ideal #WorkCulture (think #EnterpriseArtistry) +
➲ identify, select + maximise #BlueOcean opportunities via our Blue Ocean Strategy Australia® partnership
What to do!
1️⃣ renew your governance model + culture, including your ability to successfully navigate risks to Chart new markets™
2️⃣ consider #Collaboration or engaging us + #StrategicPartner to assist
3️⃣ take advantage of our innovative pricing:
~ #Subscribed (pay by the month) for #Legal + #Consulting services; or
~ #AgreedPrice for an agreed scope
4️⃣ let's talk 0N:0W or when convenient …
