Michael commenced his Articles at Watson & McLeod Lawyers in Mildura, Victoria in 2006 and subsequently practiced as a solicitor in both Victoria and New South Wales before returning to Melbourne, joining Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2009.
Appointed as a Director of Harris Carlson Lawyers in 2012, Michael has been part of the firm’s continued growth over more than a decade and with the benefit of broad legal and commercial experience, Michael enjoys a long-established client base across a range of diverse industries.
In 2019, Michael was appointed to the Board of The Real Estate Institute of Victoria, where he served 3 consecutive terms as an Additional Director.
Michael advises broadly in commercial and property related matters, including:
Property
Sale and acquisition of land
Retail and commercial leasing and licencing
Adverse possession claims
Mortgages, charges and guarantees
Subdivisions and land development
Planning and building disputes
Owners Corporations
Commercial
Sale and acquisition of businesses and assets
Business advisory including structuring, contract review and documentation
Shareholder and Director related advice
Contract disputes
Employment law
Succession Planning
Wills, estates and powers of attorney
With an emphasis on providing carefully considered and commercially balanced advice, Michael’s understanding of his clients’ needs and his practical approach are key to his clients achieving strong commercial outcomes.
Michael holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Deakin University and is admitted to practice in Victoria.
