Founded in 1984, Elias Gates has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and lasting client relationships, practising across several specialties, including family, property, criminal, commercial, and estate law. But with growing demand and limited local talent options, the Sydney-based firm needed a smarter way to scale without losing the culture, excellence, and authenticity that define its success.
“It was either turning down work or working a lot longer hours. We needed more staff but couldn’t find or afford the right ones.”
— Jon-Pierre Elias, Legal Practitioner Director
Hiring more people was the obvious choice, but that came with its own factors to consider. After a recommendation from a trusted friend and fellow business owner to explore offshoring solutions, Jon-Pierre and his team looked into several providers before finding the perfect fit in Staff Domain. The partnership brought in paralegals experienced in Australian law, professionals who took on the everyday but equally essential tasks, enabling the firm’s lawyers to focus on the bigger picture.
“They’ve exceeded all our expectations. We deliberately hired staff with Australian law experience, but we didn’t think it would be to this calibre. It's blown us away.”
— Jon-Pierre Elias, Legal Practitioner Director
Today, Elias Gates continues to build trusted and lasting relationships with their valued clients, supported by a partner who upholds the same values and belief in excellence, providing them: