Clients
Moroccan Succession
"I have dared to anticipate this moment at various times over this labyrinthine journey and now that it is here, it is difficult to take in. Your consummate counsel is without parallel and when much can be said, sometimes simple is best so put simply, thank you.
I cannot adequately express my gratitude, respect and admiration for all that you have done to reach this outcome. In one of my early emails, I wrote that I hoped you didn't think it inappropriate of me to say you are amazing in all you do and that I counted myself extremely fortunate to be represented by you.
Since then I have had no such qualms in repeating this sentiment in many different ways. In fact, in all the emails we have exchanged over these years, it has been a constant struggle to find different ways to thank you for all that you have done so expertly and efficiently, and with a humanity that has been of immense support to me.
You have had to deal with every imaginable obstruction and complexity, and we both know how many of those there have been. The enormity of what you have achieved on my behalf is remarkable by any measure."
Succession in Italy
"Our understanding is this brings the file to completion, as such we would both like to convey a sincere thank you. We appreciate the advice, guidance and professionalism exhibited during settlement of our late uncle’s estate. We understand the complexity and challenges encountered, especially at times in Italy and understand this is a successful outcome."
Purchase of property in France
"Many thanks for all your expertise and help in getting settlement to happen. We collected the keys yesterday from the vendor and had a glass of wine and a long chat with him - how French! He is lovely and very helpful. Many thanks - we greatly appreciated all your assistance and expertise."
Purchase of property in France
“All went well with the settlement and I think everything is under control. Thank you very much for your assistance and advice.”
Succession in France
“Thank you again for your wonderful assistance for which I am truly grateful.”
Succession in France
“It is I who thank you for your advice and your patience as well as your work.”
SCI French company in France
“The client sincerely thanks Mr Bula for such splendid work and for all his patience during the file, and said that he very much hopes to work with us again in the future.”
Purchase of property in Italy
“I do appreciate your assistance in this matter, I obviously could not have succeeded without you.”
French notarial services seminar
“I am amazed by the range of your firm's services. You are a useful person for me to know as I get many referrals for services I cannot provide on the basis that I deal with "foreigners" and must know how to help. I'll be sending these your way. Best wishes.”
Lawyer
Purchase of property in Italy
“You supplied the wise counsel to guide us through the Italian legal process – as dire and as murky as it became. We most certainly will recommend your services (your classic music on hold is an added bonus!) to anyone considering a purchase of property – or other legal matter for that matter – in either Italy or France. With our appreciation and gratitude.”
French property seminar
“I would like to thank you for your presentation last night! All the more 'legalistic aspects' was probable my weakest knowledge area. And what fantastic wine! (The general conversation was also very enjoyable and convivial!) Thanks again.”
French property seminar
“Thank you for an excellent night on Monday last. Very informative and a lot of fun. We appreciated your hospitality. I will be in touch. Regards.”
French Property seminar – Paris to Provence
“Thank you so much for the information provided. I must say I was very impressed with your insightful presentation, knowledge and delivery. I can see where your acting skills come from! I am obsessed with European culture, particularly French and Italian and seriously looking into finding the perfect chateau!”
French Property seminar – Paris to Provence
“The seminar was very useful yesterday and confirmed a lot of information I knew, but actually made me aware of how much I don’t know! I certainly now do know that you will be part of the process if and when my ambition of securing a property in France comes to fruition. I will continue my research. Until then I wish you and your firm enormous success and I look forward to continuing to learn through further seminars, so please keep me on the list.”
French Property seminar – Paris to Provence
“Many (belated) thanks for an enjoyable and informative seminar on Saturday. Lots to think about!”
Purchase of property in France
“We would both like to say at this junction how much we have appreciated all the correspondence and effort which has been carried out so efficiently and well by you and your staff. It has been fantastic. We commented to each other many times during the process, that if it were not for your support and role as our interpreter of the notarial procedure, we probably would have pulled out of the negotiations long ago.”
Purchase of property in Italy
“Many thanks for everything – it all went smoothly and even to the schedule we set!”
Purchase of apartment in Paris
“Thank you very much for all your assistance throughout the process. Again, thank you for helping us to achieve our Parisian project … hmmm, what next?”
Purchase of property in Italy
“Many thanks for all your work and support on both this matter and the apartment purchase.”
Sale of French property
“You are an absolute treasure! We are in awe of your brainpower, exquisite French, impeccable etiquette / manners and the entire way you have looked after us and liaised with other professionals throughout this whole process. Thank you so much.”
Estate dispute in Australia and New Caledonia
“I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to everyone for all their efforts, patience, and tenacity (and pacifying me when my stress levels exceeded my tolerance!!) Again, thank you so much.”
Italian notarial work
“I want to thank you and your office so much for your speedy and efficient work. When my Masters certificate comes through, I will get that done and sent across before I have a major problem if there is a next time...My Italian friend said that she wouldn't expect anything so efficient from Italy?! I think I owe you. Thanks again.”
Purchase of property in France
“A big thank you again for all your assistance in helping us to purchase a property in France. We would not have been able to do it without your expert advice and guidance. Thank you again for your assistance.”
French notarial work
“Merci! I thank you for your expertise, patience, kindness, intelligence and understanding in handling my “procuration pour ceder ses droits indivis” [power of attorney to transfer undivided rights].
Purchase of property in France
“Everything went very smoothly from our side – thanks to you. The clerk - an attractive Française who ran proceedings, commented several times on how impressed they were with your work. I didn't pass on any of your comments about their end! The other clerk, as we both expected, was the plodder who did all the work. We thank you very much for all you did to make this transaction go so well.”
French succession matters
“Thank you for all you have done to arrange our affairs concerning the French apartment. Attached is the authority for your fees, which I have found to be very reasonable.”
Professional course in notarial practice
“Your presentation at the Course was excellent and very well received by the class. I hope we can call on your services for our future Courses. Again, thank you.”
Notarial work - marriage in France
“Earlier this year, you assisted us with the legal requirements necessary to marry in France. I am very pleased to announce that we were successfully married in Paris.”
Purchase of property in France
“Thank you for your invaluable assistance in successfully settling the property in France that we have purchased.”
Succession in France
"There is no doubt that I would be unable to cope with the French situation without your professional assistance and generosity for which I will always be grateful. Any assistance at any time that I can provide, please let me know."
Sale of property in Australia
"Many thanks for your excellent services. In the meantime you are always welcome to stay with us."
Sale of property in Australia
"Many thanks for your precious assistance throughout the process which was not a very easy one."
Sale of property in France
"I very much appreciated your efficiency and competence and was never concerned to negotiate with a purchaser, so far away, indeed, much to the contrary."
Notarial work - Indonesia
"Many thanks, Michael. It was good to meet you and your professionalism is much appreciated. I will certainly use your firm again when next I need notarial service."
Deceased Estate and Administration matters - New Caledonia
"Many thanks for your EXCELLENT work as I received my pension from New Caledonia."
French Property seminar – Bastille Day French Festival
"Thank you for the information you have provided. I attended the French Property Seminar at the Bastille Day French Festival and found it to be invaluable."
French Property seminar – Bastille Day French Festival
"Thanks for the seminar last week. We had to leave early but got your message quite clear that we should not attempt to buy in France without you. So you are in. We are off to France ... [and] won’t contract anything or scratch our nose at an auction (do they have auctions?) without speaking to you first ..."
Succession in France
"Your expertise is only to be applauded and also rapid response from France which obviously means your work is perfect. This is really great. Many thanks."
Sale of property in Australia
"Many thanks for the summary below and also for your prompt arrangement of the cheque collection. From both of us, we appreciate your efficiency and professionalism in dealing with the sale of our home."
Deceased Estate in Australia
"I acknowledge receipt of the nil tax assessment form, as well as your final note confirming that my brother’s file has been closed, and thank you for same. I would also like to thank you for the efficiency of your services throughout this long, painful and arduous matter."
Succession in France
"I can't tell you how relieved I am that it is all finalised and I want to say a final thank you to you, for your patience, humour and professionalism, without which I know for sure it could not have been done."
Succession in France
"I would like to thank you, most sincerely, for the work you have done to resolve this matter and I do appreciate the expeditious and open manner in which you have dealt with each step."
Succession in France
"Though I expect further communications may be necessary between our offices, we wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in this matter. It quite clear that we could not have negotiated this outcome without your help."
French Notarised Power of Attorney
"Thank you so much for sending the scanned Power and also for seeing us at such short notice, as it was quite urgent. We have all the documents requested by the notary in France."
Gift of Property in France
"I have personally found Mr Bula to be an excellent - pro-active and extremely professional party to deal with and I am sure he can carry out all sorts of requirements you may have with Australian citizens or parties interested in dealing with Australia."
Purchase of property in France
"Thank you for the great service and assistance with this property transaction. It has been a great experience and you have played a very important role."
Gift of Property in France
"On our behalf, I would like to thank you for all your good work and patience and I have no doubt we will be requiring your expertise in the not too distant future."
Australian death certificate for a succession in France
"Once again I renew my thanks for your fine work in this matter which allowed me to obtain the death certificate which I needed to finally obtain the pension for my client."
Purchase of property in France
"Thank you for taking the time to reply, I appreciate your kindness and patience. Your email reassures me enormously. Back in touch soon."
French Notarised Power of Attorney
"Thank you for your swift response and your professionalism"
Succession in France
"I am so glad we have you to help us."
Succession in Italy
"... well how wonderful and very pleasing to receive your email this morning! I can confirm the monies are now in our account. Many thanks to you and your team for your diligence in ‘making this happen’ over the last year, we couldn’t have done it without you!"
Succession in Spain
"It has been a lengthy and somewhat complicated process to say the least. Thank you again for your assistance early on in this process because we would not have achieved this positive outcome without it. We would certainly highly recommend your firm."
Succession in Australia
"Thank you once again for having fought for us. Without you I would not have received this inheritance."
Succession in Morocco
"I cannot begin to say what very good news this is, nor can I thank you enough for all that you have done so expertly and efficiently in the preparation, legalisation and Embassy certification of these documents and all that this has entailed. It is of immense reassurance to me to have your professional support in this and any possible further work required, and thank you again most sincerely."
French notarial act - power of attorney [procuration]
"Many thanks Maître for your kindness and professionalism."
Spanish notarial act - ASIC company extract validation
"This is amazing news, thank you so much for your assistance on this urgent matter. You have helped us and our client immensely. Also, thank you for your patience with my back and forward emails whilst I was basically thinking out loud the Apostille stamp process. The client confirmed that a scanned copy will be accepted by the other party, so we will collect the original next week."
Succession in Australia
"I wish to express my gratitude and that of my relatives and to pass on my compliments for the excellent work you undertook." Italian Lawyer - Avvocato.
Succession in Australia
"Personally and my family wish to express our gratitude for the work you carried out. My deep respect for you, as a zealous and most absolutely honest professional, increased constantly during our collaboration. I found in you moral and professional qualities that are indeed extremely rare in these times." Italian Lawyer - Avvocato.
French notarial acts - powers of attorney [procurations] in authentic form
"I wish to thank you sincerely for your professionalism. It was agreat pleasure to know you and work with you."
Belgian notarial act - power of attorney [procuration]
"Many thanks for your very efficient work on this matter and for dispatching the Apostilled notarial act so quickly - much appreciated."
Authentic Power of Attorney - France - notaire
"The clients and myself thank you enormously for your diligence and availability in the difficult times of this pandemic.
The competence of your office also simplified the proess avoising the need for translation and the inherent delay and cost.
Given the uncertainty of lock downs, allow me to recommend your firm for other clients domiciled in Australia, with a greater lead time than the prwesnet matter [of course]."
US notarial acts
"I wanted to let you know that our house settlement is now complete and we very much appreciate the exceptional service you provided. This was not a simple process to navigate but you made it as painless and speedy as possible. Thanks very much!"
Moroccan Estate
"Michael, in you I have the best of the best and I can only express my continuing gratitude for your unceasing and consummate representation."
Notarial Article
"The article by Michael Bula in the September 2021 edition is one of the most practical and concise reviews of the role of the Notary Public that I have read in my 3 short years as a Notary Public. I recommend it for any future training of Notary Public ..."
Victoria University Professional Course in Notarial Practice Intensive Weekend Workshop
"A quick note of thanks for your excellent presentations at the Notarial course this weekend. It was an incredibly useful and enjoyable experience for all of us.Yes, we were equal measures fearful and enthused by the end, which I suspect was the aim.It was also widely agreed that your diction (in multiple languages) was by far the best of all presenters, and no-one created half as much theatrical interest!"
Spanish succession power of attorney [poder]
"I would like to thank you for all your services over the last 5-6 years. We have finally received my grandma's inheritance here in Australia. Once again thank you. Let us know if you would like to catch up in Tasmania un dia."
Course for the Queensland Notary - Lecturer
"I just wanted to thank you for your time with the course. You were all extremely generous with offering your time and sharing your many years of knowledge. The main point which struck me is that being a notary public is so much more than stamping documents. It is more akin to learning a new area of law or developing a new practice area and really should be treated to that level in terms of systems and management. To be upfront, I was a little bit skeptical initially as to the necessity of the course but after doing it, it is very difficult to see how you could not do it if anyone wanted to practice seriously as a notary public."
Moroccan Succession
"It is impossible to adequately convey here my personal gratitude but I will be doing so in these coming weeks. Just for now, Michael, I can only say how fortunate I am to be represented by someone of your international pre-eminence. Your professional support and calming influence have enabled me to stay the course through the most difficult times, and we both know how many of those there have been, including this most recent development. Throughout all, I have been bolstered by the knowledge that in you I have simply the best."
Sale of Property in France
"Thank so much for all your work! Your professionalism, experience and wonderful sense of humour have been invaluable (and highly entertaining!) in seeing this process through to its conclusion. I am really delighted and can't thank you enough."
