Business & Commercial Law
Business structures, contracts, buying and selling a business, shareholder agreements and day-to-day commercial advice for Melbourne business owners.
Business & commercial lawyersPractical, plain-English legal help for Melbourne's small business owners, families and individuals.
Our Melbourne office serves clients across the metropolitan area and greater Victoria — from the CBD and inner suburbs to regional centres. Whether you're buying a home, running a business, planning your estate or dealing with a dispute, you'll get clear advice, upfront pricing and a lawyer who returns your calls.
Prefer not to travel? Most matters can be handled by phone, email and video conference, so we regularly act for clients throughout Victoria without them needing to visit the office.
What we do
Business structures, contracts, buying and selling a business, shareholder agreements and day-to-day commercial advice for Melbourne business owners.
Business & commercial lawyersResidential and commercial conveyancing, retail and commercial leases, and property disputes across Victoria.
Property & conveyancing lawyersWills, powers of attorney and estate planning — sensible documents that protect your family and your wishes.
Wills & estates lawyersProbate applications to the Supreme Court of Victoria, letters of administration, executor support and contested estates.
Probate & estate lawyersContract disputes, debt recovery, mediation and small claims — resolved commercially wherever possible, with court as a last resort.
Civil litigation lawyersVisit us in person, or work with us by phone and video from anywhere in Victoria. Appointments are available during business hours, and every new matter starts with a free 15-minute consultation.
Book Your Free ConsultationCommon questions
Probate and letters of administration in Victoria are granted by the Supreme Court of Victoria. We prepare and lodge the application, advise executors on their duties and help with the estate administration that follows the grant.
We review the contract of sale and the vendor's statement, order the usual searches and manage the matter through to settlement. Most Victorian property settlements are now completed electronically through PEXA, so you rarely need to attend anything in person.
Yes. Most retail leases in Victoria are governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic), which sets out disclosure requirements and other protections for tenants. We act for both landlords and tenants on new leases, renewals, assignments and disputes.
No. Many clients never visit the office — we regularly act for clients across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria by phone, email and video conference. If you would prefer to meet face to face, you are welcome at our Melbourne office.