A law firm you can actually get hold of

You're deciding who handles a legal matter that actually matters to you. Here's how Foresight Law Group works, and who will be on your file.

The Foresight Law Group team: Kate Yan, Daryl Nguyen and Navindi Naotunna
One firm, three practice areas

Building and construction, commercial law and property sit under the same roof because they overlap constantly.

Direct access to your lawyer

You deal directly with the lawyer handling your matter, not a rotating case manager.

We get back within one (1) business day

We respond to enquiries and client questions within one (1) business day.

Our team

Daryl Nguyen, Principal Solicitor at Foresight Law Group

Principal Solicitor

Daryl Nguyen

Daryl is the Principal of Foresight Law Group and a lawyer with a particular focus on building and construction law, property law and commercial litigation. Admitted to practice in 2016, he acts for property owners, builders, subcontractors, developers, businesses and individuals across a broad range of transactional and dispute-related matters.

Daryl has significant experience in building and construction law, acting in disputes involving defective and incomplete works, variations, payment claims, delays, extensions of time, contract termination and other contractual issues. He regularly assists clients with matters before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), as well as claims arising under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW).

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His construction practice includes advising clients at all stages of a project, from reviewing and negotiating building contracts through to managing disputes, preparing claims and responding to formal notices. Daryl takes a practical and commercially focused approach, with an emphasis on identifying risks early and achieving outcomes that make commercial sense.

Daryl also practises in property law and conveyancing, assisting clients with residential property transactions, contract reviews, house and land packages, off-the-plan purchases, commercial and retail leasing, and other property-related matters.

His broader litigation and commercial experience includes contractual disputes, debt recovery, statutory demands, commercial disputes and settlement negotiations. He regularly advises clients on their legal position, litigation risk and available options with a focus on providing clear, straightforward and commercially sensible advice.

As Principal of Foresight Law Group, Daryl works closely with the firm's team across its building and construction, property and litigation practices, with a focus on simplifying complex legal issues and helping clients make informed decisions.

Outside of work, Daryl enjoys cooking, playing badminton and spending time with his two (2) dogs.

Kate Yan, Property / Commercial Lawyer at Foresight Law Group

Property / Commercial Lawyer

Kate Yan

Kate is a property lawyer with experience across conveyancing, property and commercial matters. She assists clients with residential and investment property transactions across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia.

Kate acts for a broad range of clients, including individual purchasers and vendors, property investors, and clients acquiring property through structures such as self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and family trusts. Her conveyancing experience spans all stages of a transaction, including contract review and negotiation, due diligence, finance and loan documentation, and settlement.

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Kate also acts for landlords and tenants in commercial and retail leasing matters, assisting with lease reviews and negotiations, renewals, variations, registration and lease disputes. Her broader commercial experience includes business sale and purchase transactions, property and building disputes, letters of demand and statutory demands.

Before focusing on property law, Kate worked across legal, regulatory compliance and financial services roles, including commercial mortgage settlements and regulatory compliance. With more than 10 years of professional experience across the legal, compliance and financial services industries, Kate brings a practical, detail-focused and commercially minded approach to her work.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Kate moved to Sydney in 2018 to pursue her law degree at the University of Sydney and has since made Sydney her home.

Languages: English and Mandarin Chinese.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, keeping up with her two high-energy Kelpies, and travelling in search of great food and good vibes.

Navindi Naotunna, Property / Commercial Lawyer at Foresight Law Group

Property / Commercial Lawyer

Navindi Naotunna

Navindi is a lawyer with experience across conveyancing, building and construction disputes, and civil litigation. She assists clients with property transactions across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, as well as a range of litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Navindi's conveyancing experience includes acting in residential property transactions from contract review and due diligence through to settlement. She also assists clients in building and construction disputes before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) and in broader civil litigation matters.

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Prior to practising in Australia, Navindi was admitted as a lawyer in Sri Lanka in 2015, where she acted as an instructing attorney for major financial institutions including HSBC and Commercial Bank of Ceylon. She also represented clients in trade mark litigation before the Commercial High Court of Sri Lanka. Navindi was subsequently admitted to practice in Victoria in 2020.

Before entering legal practice, Navindi worked as a research assistant at Western Sydney University and Griffith University, with a focus on intellectual property law. With more than six years of experience in the legal industry across Australia and Sri Lanka, she brings a broad perspective and practical approach to her work.

Navindi holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, a Master of Laws from Monash University, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

Originally from Sri Lanka, Navindi has lived in Melbourne and now calls Sydney home.

Languages: English and Sinhala.

Outside of work, Navindi enjoys outdoor running, hiking and travelling.

How we work

01

Foresight Law Group is led by principal solicitor Daryl Nguyen, admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of NSW. The firm works across commercial law, building and construction, and conveyancing, because these matters genuinely overlap.

02

The approach is to get involved early, while a question can still be answered with a clause rather than a court date. Most legal costs come from problems caught too late.

03

You will know who is responsible for your matter from the start. The firm is growing, but that point of contact does not rotate away from you partway through.

What we hold ourselves to

Foresight over firefighting

We'd rather catch a problem in the contract than argue about it later.

Plain English

We explain legal issues in terms you can actually act on.

Direct access

You speak with the lawyer handling your matter, not a call centre.

Fast replies

We get back on every enquiry within one (1) business day.

Where to find us

Sydney

Level 21, 133 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000

North Parramatta

Unit 4, 23 Hunt Street
North Parramatta NSW 2151

Melbourne

Level 33, 385 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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