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Ern Phang

About Ern Phang

Ern Phang is a notary public and the principal lawyer at Parramatta law firm, Phang Legal.

Ern regularly assists the Indian community in Australia and overseas. He also helps individual and commercial clients who have property dealings or business transactions in India.

Ern practises in the areas of property and commercial transactions, corporate compliance, and is an experienced company director and company secretary. Aside from acting for individuals and their families, Ern has also worked for and advised various local and international businesses, government departments and the military, not-for-profit community organisations and religious organisations. Ern is passionate about the local community, and enjoys being involved with and supporting local organisations and local people.

Ern’s dedication to his clients and community service continues to drive Phang Legal from strength to strength.

About Phang Legal

Phang Legal is a progressive and dynamic law firm offering a different attitude to the practice of law and a different approach to the delivery of legal services. We honour the traditions and standards of the legal profession while staying current and relevant to changing client requirements and expectations. Phang Legal is a professional legal practice dedicated to serving you and supporting the community.

In 2022, Phang Legal celebrated its 20th anniversary of service to its clients, the community and the law.

Lawyers serving the community. Phang Legal is your Parramatta law firm. Our solicitors and notary public will assist you with all of your legal needs.

My personal invitation...

I've been a lawyer since 1998 and a notary public since 2005. In that time, I've notarised thousands of documents and continue to notarise hundreds of documents every year - especially for India.

I understand your requirements because it's what I do all day every day. I'm readily available and I can help you on short notice because that's my core business. That's what makes me different from other lawyers and notaries. I offer low-cost fixed fees because I know how to help you in the most efficient way - and I want your business.

Visit the Phang Legal Google Review page to see what other clients have said about their experiences with using my notary public services.

I know that there are many lawyers and notaries to choose from, so I appreciate that you're visiting this page. I look forward to being of service.

Ern Phang
Notary Public
Phang Legal — celebrating 20 years of service

About Us

This blog is maintained by Phang Legal, a boutique law firm with offices in Parramatta and Rouse Hill. We help clients from across Sydney and beyond with personal, professional and timely Legal Services, Notary Services and Apostille Services.

As a leading provider of notary services in Sydney, we have 1k+ Google Reviews (4.9) (updated July 2026) with many clients happy to share their experience in using our services.

Phang Legal — Parramatta
6/83 George Street
Level 3, 87 Marsden Street (from 1 March 2026)
Parramatta NSW 2150

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214/80 Main Street
Rouse Hill NSW 2155

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About the author

Ern Phang, solicitor and notary public

Ern Phang — Solicitor & Notary Public

This article was written by Ern Phang, a director of Phang Legal, a solicitor since 1998 and a notary public since 2005.

Ern has been a member of the Society of Notaries of NSW since 2005, a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries since 2013, and a member of the Law Society of New South Wales since 1998.

Ern regularly writes about his experiences as a notary public and the practical issues his clients face when sending documents from Australia to India and other countries all over the world.

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