A boutique Perth law firm that solves commercial problems with honesty, speed, and fees that make sense.
About Us
Why KD Legal
You deal directly with Kevin Dundo — not a junior associate. Every matter gets senior attention from start to finish.
Every new client gets a free initial appointment. We'll assess your situation and give you honest advice on where you stand.
We translate legal jargon into language you can act on. Our clients consistently praise our clear, no-nonsense communication.
Costs proportionate to outcome. We're upfront about fees so there are no surprises — hourly or fixed-fee where applicable.
Deep expertise across commercial law, property, litigation, building and construction, and estates, with court experience across WA Magistrates, District, Supreme, and Federal Courts.
Based on the Terrace, serving all of Perth and Western Australia. In-person meetings, real relationships, and a named lawyer on every matter.
Firm Highlights
Who We Serve
Practice Areas
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Business transactions, contracts, leases, licenses, structuring advice, and commercial agreements. We help Perth businesses navigate complex commercial matters with practical, plain-language guidance.
Contractual disputes, debt recovery, commercial litigation, property disputes, mediation, and arbitration. Representation across WA Magistrates, District, Supreme, and Federal Courts.
Property developments, buying and selling, commercial and retail leases, body corporate and strata matters. Deep WA property law expertise for developers and investors.
Construction contracts, security of payment claims, variations, defects, and delay and disruption disputes. Practical advice for builders, developers, head contractors, and subcontractors on projects across Western Australia.
Drafting wills and powers of attorney, probate applications, intestacy, estate administration, and estate disputes. Patient, personal service for life’s most important decisions.
Business transactions, contracts, leases, licenses, structuring advice, and commercial agreements. We help Perth businesses navigate complex commercial matters with practical, plain-language guidance.
Contractual disputes, debt recovery, commercial litigation, property disputes, mediation, and arbitration. Representation across WA Magistrates, District, Supreme, and Federal Courts.
Property developments, buying and selling, commercial and retail leases, body corporate and strata matters. Deep WA property law expertise for developers and investors.
Construction contracts, security of payment claims, variations, defects, and delay and disruption disputes. Practical advice for builders, developers, head contractors, and subcontractors on projects across Western Australia.
Drafting wills and powers of attorney, probate applications, intestacy, estate administration, and estate disputes. Patient, personal service for life’s most important decisions.
Why KD Legal?
 | Traditional Law Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Model | Principal-Led You work directly with Kevin — no junior handover | Associate-Led Junior lawyers handle most of the work |
| Communication | Plain English Legal jargon translated into language you can act on | Formal legalese Complex language that obscures rather than clarifies |
| Fee Structure | Transparent, proportionate fees Free first consult, costs matched to outcome | Opaque hourly billing Hourly rates with hidden costs and escalations |
| Location & Access | Local, accessible, personal Morley-based, in-person meetings, direct phone line | CBD tower, gatekept Formal processes, reception screening, limited access |
| Client Focus | Relationship-driven Long-term partnerships, not transactional billing | Revenue-driven Focused on billable hours and client churn |
| Responsiveness | Fast, decisive Boutique structure means faster turnaround | Bureaucratic Layers of approval slow everything down |
| Expertise | 30+ years commercial depth Court experience across all WA jurisdictions | Generalist spread Broad coverage but shallow in key areas |
| Dispute Approach | Problem-solvers first Mediation-accredited, litigation as last resort | Adversarial by default Incentivised to litigate rather than resolve |
| Pricing | Competitive suburban rates CBD-quality advice without CBD pricing | CBD premium High overhead passed on to clients |
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