Specialist Commercial Lawyers Melbourne
Specialist Commercial Law Firm in Melbourne for Small Businesses
Small to medium business owners deserve specialist commercial legal advice tailored to real-world challenges: cash flow pressures, staff issues, contracts, compliance and disputes.
At Whelan Lawyers, we are a Melbourne commercial law specialist for small and medium-sized businesses, delivering proactive and strategic legal solutions that protect your business, minimise risk and drive growth.
Whether launching a startup or scaling up, restructuring, or preparing to exit — we help you make smarter, safer commercial decisions.
Commercial Law Services for SME & Family-Owned Businesses
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Business Structuring & Asset Protection: Company set-up, partnerships, trusts, director protections
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Commercial Contracts & Enforcement: Service agreements, supplier terms, contract reviews, enforcement actions
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Employment & Contractor Compliance: Employment agreements, workplace policies, contractor arrangements
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Consumer & Trading Law: ACL compliance, misleading conduct matters, ACCC response
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Shareholder & Partnership Protections: Rights management, exits, dispute resolution
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Debt Recovery & Cash Flow Protection: Fast debt recovery, statutory demands, litigation support
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Commercial Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Negotiation, mediation and court representation when necessary
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Buying or Selling a Business: Due diligence, sale contracts, lease transfers, transition planning
Why Small Business Owners Trust Whelan Lawyers
Commercial lawyers who understand business reality
We think commercially - not just legally.
Clear communication and cost transparency
No legal jargon. No unexpected invoices.
Support across your entire business lifecycle
Startup → growth → maturity → succession.
Legal strategies that prevent expensive disputes
Risk minimisation built into every decision.
Supporting Melbourne’s Small Business Community
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Trades + Subcontractors
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Hospitality, Café & Retail Operators
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Professional Services Firms
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Tech Startups & eCommerce Platforms
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Family Businesses & Franchises
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Manufacturing & Logistics Businesses
If your business has customers, suppliers or staff, our legal team keeps you protected.
Make Strong Commercial Decisions With Confidence
Our specialist commercial lawyers ensure your foundations are solid - so your business can grow without unnecessary risk.
Franchising Law
Strategic Legal Guidance for Franchise Success
Navigate franchising with confidence. We provide guidance on franchise agreements, disclosure documents, Franchising Code compliance, and relationship management for both franchisors and franchisees.
Construction Law
Construction Lawyers Who Navigate Complexity
Build projects on solid legal foundations. We handle construction contracts, disputes, payment claims, building defects, and industry compliance across residential and commercial developments.
Employment Law
Employment & Contractor Advice
Protect your business with robust employment frameworks. We assist with contracts, workplace policies, performance management, termination procedures, and Fair Work compliance.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Law
Transform ideas into valuable business assets. We help protect and monetise trademarks, patents, designs, and copyright through strategic IP planning and enforcement.
Commercial Leasing
Leasing & Commercial Tenancies
Secure premises on the right terms. We negotiate retail leases, office agreements, and industrial leases while ensuring compliance with relevant leasing legislation.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes & Litigation
Resolve commercial disputes efficiently. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Privacy Law
Data protection and privacy compliance
Navigate Australia's privacy landscape confidently. We help with Privacy Act compliance, data breach management, and privacy policy development.
Whelan Lawyers Melbourne CBD
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Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
