Melbourne Commercial, Franchising & Construction Lawyers
Trusted Melbourne Lawyers for Businesses, Franchises & Construction Projects
At Whelan Lawyers, we provide Melbourne businesses with exceptional legal advice in commercial law, franchising law, and construction law. Every matter is personally handled by a senior commercial lawyer, franchising lawyer, or construction lawyer, never delegated to juniors. Our focus is delivering practical, strategic, and results-driven legal solutions tailored to your business goals.
Whether you’re expanding your business, managing contracts, or navigating franchise compliance, we help you protect your interests and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Legal Services - Melbourne Commercial & Business Law
We are experienced in helping businesses across Melbourne and Victoria with:
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Business structuring and governance
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Contract drafting, negotiation, and enforcement
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Commercial disputes and risk management
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Advice for franchisors and franchisees
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Franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and compliance
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Expansion strategies and dispute resolution
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Contract advice for developers, architects, engineers, and builders
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Project disputes, building claims, and risk mitigation
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Design, construction, and subcontractor agreements
Your Melbourne Commercial, Franchising & Construction Law Partner
If you’re searching for a commercial lawyer Melbourne, franchising lawyer Melbourne, or construction lawyer Melbourne, Whelan Lawyers is your trusted legal partner.
We help Melbourne businesses:
Contact Whelan Lawyers today to arrange your complimentary consultation and get expert legal advice tailored to your Melbourne business.
Commercial Lawyers Who Know Business
Your commercial decisions deserve more than a templated contract. Our commercial lawyers provide clear, tailored legal advice grounded in commercial reality, not legal theory.
Our commercial lawyers can assist with:
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Business structuring and restructures
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Commercial contracts (drafting, review, negotiation)
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Shareholder and director agreements
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Business sales and acquisitions
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PPSR and security interests
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Commercial dispute strategy
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Confidentiality, IP and day-to-day advisory
Franchising Lawyers Who Understand Scale
Franchising is a growth model, but it can quickly unravel without the right legal foundations. Our franchise lawyers support emerging and established franchisors with advice that’s legally sound, commercially sharp, and operationally practical.
Our franchise lawyers can assist with:
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Franchise agreement drafting and advice
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Disclosure documentation and compliance
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Franchise system structuring and reviews
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Master franchising and area development
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Franchisee onboarding, disputes, and exits
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Franchising Code of Conduct compliance
Construction Lawyers Who Navigate Complexity
Construction projects demand precision, but they can quickly derail without proper legal foundations. Our construction lawyers support contractors, developers, and property owners with advice that's legally robust, commercially astute, and practically focused on project delivery.
Our construction lawyers can assist with:
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Construction contract drafting and negotiation
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Payment disputes and security of payment claims
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Construction delays and variation disputes
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Subcontractor agreements and management
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Regulatory compliance and building law matters
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Dispute resolution & litigation
