Matthew is an experienced commercial and corporate lawyer who advises on a broad range of business, property and private client matters.

He is the preferred lawyer for some of Melbourne’s leading business brokers, and regularly acts for business owners, landlords, accountants, Owners Corporations, high net worth individuals, executors and administrators and real estate agents on their business and personal matters.

Matthew has advised on a range of transactions in the hospitality and tourism sector (including the sale and purchase of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, motels and leisure facilities), professional service firms (including real estate agencies, telecommunication businesses, bookkeeping firms) and on numerous deals in connection with industrial businesses (wholesale, import, B2B and manufacturing businesses).

He has advised extensively on property transactions including the sale and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial property, commercial leasing matters, and various building contracts and project management agreements. His advice work includes acting for clients on a range of dispute matters in relation to board deadlocks, shareholder disputes, commercial disputes, debt recovery, and estates litigation.

Matthew is valued by his clients for his ‘no-nonsense’ approach to legal issues, his excellent project management skills, and his commitment to delivering sound legal outcomes. He is a regular commentator on commercial legal issues, and enjoys working closely with clients and their advisers to ensure matters proceed smoothly.

If you wish to contact Matthew to discuss your legal matter, please call or email on:

0438 029 433 

mbj@averylaw.com.au

James provides cost effective and practical legal advice and solutions.

A thoughtful problem solver, James knows that litigation is a taxing process. He gives guidance and support to his clients by laying out all the options, and then implementing the strategy to achieve best outcomes.

From early in his career, James was committed to managing disputes and mitigating risk in litigation and insolvency. He works with businesses and individuals on a wide variety of contested matters. He delivers solutions to complex issues, including:

• advice and negotiation of tax arrangements

• debt claims, bankruptcy and liquidation

• contract disputes

• dispute resolution

• court proceedings

• business structuring and asset planning

• loan and finance dealings

• shareholder issues

James has practised in disputes and insolvency since he was admitted in 2005, and been a principal lawyer since 2017. He has a Masters degree in Commercial Law from Monash University, and degrees in Law and Arts from Melbourne University.

If you wish to contact James, feel free to call or email on:

0418 985 992

james@averylaw.com.au

2020 PEXA Peer Award 9.5/10

Kathy is a highly accomplished and respected legal professional with over 25 years of experience having worked at some of Melbourne’s most prestigious law firms.

As a senior conveyancing clerk, Kathy has built a strong reputation for her depth of knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to client service. Her extensive experience spans all aspects of property and business transactions, leasing administration and conveyancing. Kathy’s key areas of expertise include:

• Preparing Contracts of Sale and Vendor Statements, including drafting tailored special conditions to reflect related party agreements and protect client interests
  
  
• Reviewing contracts, leases, property enquiries, and relevant legislation, with clear and concise reporting to clients
  
  
• Managing PEXA transactions, including lodging caveats and completing settlements
  
  
• Preparing due diligence reports to support clients in assessing major property acquisitions
  
  
• Drafting and managing leasing documentation, including:
  
  
• Company precedent leases and LIV standard leases
• Sub-leases, disclosure statements, lease renewals, variations, and assignments
• Notices of exercise of option
• Diarising critical lease dates (rent reviews, options, and renewals)
  
  
• Preparing Business Sale Agreements, lease transfers, and business name transfers
  
  
• Managing large-scale off-the-plan settlements for property developers
  
  
• Preparing off-the-plan contracts for small to medium property developers
  
  
• Handling spousal property transfers arising from relationship breakdowns

Kathy is known for her reliability, professionalism and genuine care for her clients, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every matter is handled with precision and efficiency. Kathy takes great pride in developing strong, lasting relationships with clients and referrers alike, and is regarded as a trusted and integral part of the legal team.

If you wish to contact Kathy, feel free to call or email on:

0458 960 565

kathy@averylaw.com.au