Gosford: Conditsis Lawyers acquires Brazel Moore Lawyers

Two of the Central Coast’s longest-running law firms have joined forces, with Conditsis acquiring Brazel Moore. Here’s what we know.

Two of the longest-running law firms on the Central Coast have merged with Conditsis Lawyers acquiring Brazel Moore Lawyers. Pictured are the two firms founders Manny Conditsis (left) and Geoff Brazel. Picture: supplied

Criminal law specialists Conditsis Lawyers have bolstered its practice areas with succession planning, wills and compensation law following the acquisition of Brazel Moore Lawyers.

Founded by Sydney University alumni Geoff Brazel and Peter Moore in 1981, Brazel Moore has gone on to become one of the longest-serving law firms on the Central Coast specialising in wills, estates, succession planning and compensation.

Conditsis Lawyers was founded by Manny Conditsis in 1983 and has gone on to become one of the coast’s most successful criminal law specialists with offices in Gosford, Newcastle and satellite offices in Sydney and Wollongong.

Mr Conditsis said the acquisition was a significant step which would enhance the firm’s succession and compensation law offerings.

He said it would also enrich career and professional development opportunities for staff.

The acquisition is said to provide career opportunities for the staff of both firms including Brazel Moore Lawyers pictured here with managing director and co-founder Geoff Brazel (middle). Picture: supplied

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our vision for Conditsis Lawyers and reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and strategic expansion,” Mr Conditsis said.

“It also means we can support even more people in our community who are in need of expert legal representation.”

Manny Conditsis (centre) gained notoriety in 1997 when he represented former boxer Dean Waters (left) who was charged with murdering his stepmother’s partner. (File image)

After more than 44 years, Mr Brazel said he acceded to the acquisition following careful consideration and reflection.

Mr Brazel said his firm’s clients could expect a seamless transition, with most staff moving across to Conditsis.

In a statement the firms said: “This continuity means clients will retain access to the lawyers and support staff they have come to know and trust, now backed by the additional resources and expertise available at Conditsis Lawyers.”

Mr Conditsis made a name for himself as a young up and coming criminal lawyer when he got former boxer Dean Waters acquitted of murder by way of mental health after a Supreme Court trial in 1997.

More recently his firm attracted national headlines last year when a disgruntled former client, who Conditsis Lawyers was acting for on behalf of a Legal Aid grant, allegedly tried to firebomb its head office in the Kensmen Building, Gosford.

That man, 66, remains before the courts.