About Us
Why Partner With WL
At Whelan Lawyers we believe exceptional legal advice should empower and elevate your business vision, providing strategic clarity and protection without creating unnecessary constraints. It should align with your goals, anticipate challenges, and open pathways for growth rather than limiting your potential.
A Partnership Built on Commercial Understanding
Whelan Lawyers stands as a commercial, franchising & construction law firm, thoughtfully positioned to partner with Australian businesses seeking not merely legal advice, but clear, commercially astute counsel. We understand that business owners, franchisors, and leadership teams require more than technical expertise, they need trusted advisors who help them make confident decisions, whether expanding operations, managing emerging risks, or navigating particularly complex challenges.
Our approach centres on delivering advice that serves genuine business outcomes. We don't simply catalogue legal risks like some academic exercise; rather, we help you understand them, address them strategically, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Our Areas of Expertise
We provide comprehensive guidance across the full spectrum of commercial, franchising & construction law. Our services encompass the delicate art of franchise establishment and legal structuring, supporting network growth while ensuring compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct. We excel in contract drafting and negotiation, bringing both precision and commercial awareness to every agreement.
Our expertise extends to business structuring and governance, crafting shareholder arrangements that protect interests while enabling growth. We navigate the complexities of commercial leasing, handle employment and contractor agreements with care, and provide thorough regulatory compliance and risk management counsel.
When disputes arise, we offer strategic litigation support and dispute resolution services. We also protect your intellectual property through licensing strategies and brand control measures that safeguard your competitive advantage.
The Industries We Serve
Our client relationships span diverse sectors, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. We work extensively with franchising and multi-site retail operations, understanding the particular demands of network management and brand consistency. Our experience in hospitality and food & beverage businesses means we appreciate the fast-paced, relationship-driven nature of these industries.
We serve health, wellness, and professional services providers, recognizing the regulatory complexity and client-focused nature of these sectors. Our work with transport and logistics companies, manufacturing and distribution businesses, and construction and trade-based enterprises reflects our understanding of operational challenges and supply chain complexities.
In our increasingly digital world, we also advise e-commerce and technology companies, as well as education and childcare providers, bringing commercial insight to sectors that shape our future.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients consistently choose Whelan Lawyers for three essential qualities: our clarity in communication, our responsiveness to their needs, and our genuine commercial insight. We take particular pride in cultivating long-term advisory relationships that evolve and grow alongside your business, understanding that the best legal counsel comes from truly knowing your enterprise and its aspirations.
Because exceptional legal advice should enhance your business vision, not constrain it.
Your Legal Partners
With Whelan Lawyers, your business is guided by exceptional senior counsel who combine deep legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver clear strategies, practical solutions, and results that drive your success.
