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Running a business in Melbourne comes with more than its share of legal paperwork. From negotiating a commercial lease to buying, selling or restructuring a company, the decisions you make today can shape your trading position for years. At Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers, we give practical, specialist-level advice to owners, directors, and operators across Melbourne and the wider City of Casey region, including dedicated commercial law services for Berwick, Cranbourne, Narre Warren and surrounding suburbs.
Our principal solicitor, Patricia Sheedy (Trish), is one of a small number of Accredited Property Law Specialists in Victoria. Her background runs deep across commercial work, including business sales, commercial leases, and company structures. If you need a one-off contract review or an ongoing commercial lawyer in Melbourne to call when something comes up, you’ll be working with someone who genuinely knows what to do and the area.
We look after a wide range of commercial and business matters for Melbourne clients.
Our services include:
Buying or selling a business is rarely as simple as signing a contract. You need someone who can read the fine print, check the lease sits properly behind the sale, and make sure the structure you choose suits how you actually plan to operate. As a business lawyer Melbourne owners turn to for real answers, we’ll walk you through the transaction from heads of agreement through to settlement.
Commercial leasing is one of the most common areas where small businesses get caught out. We act for both landlords and tenants on new leases, renewals, variations, assignments and disputes. If a landlord pushes a lease in front of you with a “just sign it” message, let us review it first. Small clauses can carry significant long-term consequences.
From shareholder agreements to loan arrangements, the written word is what protects you when things get complicated. We draft and review commercial contracts in plain English and flag the bits that matter, so you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to before you commit.
There’s a temptation, especially for smaller operators, to rely on a generic template or an online service for commercial matters. In our experience, that usually costs more in the long run. Templates don’t ask questions. They don’t flag risk. And when something goes wrong mid-deal, you end up paying a lawyer to fix it anyway.
With Wollerman Shacklock, you get a fixed-fee quote upfront and a qualified solicitor looking at your matter from day one. No surprises, no “we’ll sort that out later”, and no jargon you can’t follow.
Whether you’re buying a business, reviewing a lease, or simply want a commercial lawyer in Melbourne on call for when something comes up, we’re ready to help. Get in touch with Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers to book an appointment with Trish and the team.
Call us on (03) 9707 1155, email admin@wslegal.com.au, or visit our office at Unit 2/43 Rainier Crescent, Clyde North VIC 3978. We offer on-site parking and wheelchair accessible access, so every client can meet with us comfortably. If it’s easier, send us a quick message through the website and a friendly member of our team will be in touch to arrange a time that suits you.
We’re here to provide clear advice and practical guidance when you need most.
Whether you are starting a business, entering a contract or navigating a dispute, our commercial lawyers provide practical, straightforward advice to protect your interests and support your business goals.
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I cannot recommend this law firm highly enough. From my very first consultation, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for my situation. They took the time to explain every step of the legal process in clear and understandable terms, ensuring I felt informed and confident throughout.
What truly sets this firm apart is their dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence were evident in every interaction. Emails and phone calls were returned promptly, and I always felt that my matter was being handled with the utmost priority and care.
If you are looking for a law firm that combines outstanding legal expertise with exceptional client service, I would not hesitate to recommend them. They are truly a credit to the legal profession.
We had our wills, power of attorney and medical treatment decision makers documents finalised. The services were informative, friendly and clear from our first phone call to make the appointment, through to completion. The cost was reasonable for all three (x2 because there is two of us). I highly recommend Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers.
I have been using the team at Wollerman Shacklock for the last 12 months and cannot recommend them highly enough. Trish and her team have been a pleasure to deal with and made the whole experience as trouble free as I had hoped for from day one. They are exceptional at what they do and how they do it, if you are needing legal help you won’t be disappointed
We went to Wollerman Shacklock for conveyancing for our first home purchase. Trish and the team were exceptionally helpful throughout the process and very thorough. She ensured that we understood all areas, and thanks to her we had a good result. Great service.
We started to using service from Wollerman Shacklock in 2018. They helping us trough different contracts and house buying and sale. We couldn't be happy vith knowledge and customer service. Very high standards from get the best results for they customer. If you looking the best property lawyers not hesitate to contact them. We are very happy with Wollerman Shacklock.
Patricia and the team have provided my family and business with first class professional advice and would highly recommend their services. Knowledge with a personal touch is very much appreciated.
What a wonderfully efficient and friendly team they are at Wollerman. Buying my first propert was daunting, but made easefull and secure knowing they were overseeing the process. I mainly dealt with Eileen and Trish and they were delightful and professional to engage with. Highly recommended.
Where do I start!! What fantastic service from Trish, Jess and the team in organising and finalising my parents estate. At what is such a difficult time, they could not have been more helpful and professional but without the exorbitant fees that other Solicitors had quoted. Would definitely use them again. Thanks
Highly recommend Trish and staff at WS. Trish was extremely helpful and courteous, listened and understood my requirement, explored the possible scenarios to achieve the result I was after to my total satisfaction. Look no further than Wollerman Shacklock!!!
I needed to get a letter written by a solicitor in relation to my deceased husband’s final pay from his employer. Beth at Wollerman Shacklock lawyer was fantastic. Beth understands what I was asking for and began working on it that day. After I provided a certified copy of my husband’s death certificate it only took 1 day and the letter was ready. Very happy with this service, speed, compassion and professionalism. Highly recommended.
We needed a solicitor urgently at 4pm on a Friday afternoon. We rang every other firm in Berwick but no one else was willing to squeeze us in at short notice. Thank you so much!! Will definitely be coming back here in the future for our legal needs.
Very professional and helpful. Staff addressed all of our issues and addressed all our requirements, great outcome and very satisfied.
Would recommend them to anyone looking for solid legal services.
I had to urgently get papers signed I front of a lawyer. From the telephone call to presenting to the office. The lawyers were very accomodating, they witnessed me sign the papers and did not charge me. I appreciate their kindness and assistance.
I had a really positive experience dealing with Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers when they handled my late mother's estate.
They were really responsive and handled my matters professionally and promptly.
Kayla @ WS was a pleasure to deal with, very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and proactive in facilitating our settlement. We could not have asked for better and friendly service, and recommend Wolleman Shacklock to everyone, you wont be dissapointed!
The team at Wollerman & Shacklock Lawyers have been a tremendous help when it came to revising our Wills. They were incredibly competent, professional, and dedicated to offering top-notch service.
If you require help with estate planning, we highly advise contacting Wollerman & Shacklock Lawyers.
Absolutely fantastic service! The team made the whole conveyancing process smooth, stress-free, and fast. They were professional, friendly, and always kept me updated.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Have been using Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers in relation to my mother's will and estate. They have been super helpful and have made navigating through the processes very easy during this difficult time.
Anyone I have had contact with have been courteous and professional at all times.
Thank You.
Patricia, Rose & Oriana are very friendly & professional.
I was tardy in getting my wills finalised & they were patient & helped me get it all sorted.
Thank you!
Have always found Wollerman Shacklock Solicitors & staff, very professional, helpful & nothing is too much trouble, in our dealings with them for over 30yrs.
Highly recommend:)
We are so pleased to have our wills done with Wollerman. We find them warm, friendly and very, very professional.
We gladly recommend them to anyone needing their services.
Our family has been very happy with Wollerman Shacklock for over 30 years.
From property related matters and recently the settlement of an estate.
Highly recommended.
The team at Wollerman Shacklock Lawyers were fantastic to deal with. Always prompt, professional, helpful and friendly. Trish Sheedy was absolutely brilliant and expertly guided us to thoroughly dissect, understand and deal with a frustrating and difficult issue. Her insight, understanding and explanations were clear, concise and helpful and her attention to detail exceptional. We highly recommend Trish & her team for all things legal, especially within the commercial/industrial property law.
We have used Wollerman Shacklock for all our legal needs for more than 20 years, most recently for negotiating probate and estate settlement. Everyone is always friendly and professional and the team display a high degree of knowledge and compassion. I highly recommend their services.
We’re deliberately a small firm, and our clients feel the difference. Here’s what working with us looks like:
Trish is one of approximately 75 accredited specialists in the whole of Victoria, so your file sits in genuinely expert hands.
We tell you what things cost upfront. Around 85% of our new work comes from referrals, which only happens when people trust the price.
We'll tell you how it is, not what you want to hear. If a deal isn't worth doing, we'll say so.
Equality, respect and integrity aren't slogans. Every member of our staff works by them.
We make legal support straightforward, with clear advice and practical solutions across property, business and estate matters so you can move forward confidently.
Tell us your situation so we can understand your needs and give you the right direction from the start.
We review your matter and provide straightforward advice so you know where you stand.
We take care of the legal process from start to finish, focused on outcomes you can rely on.
A commercial lawyer handles the legal side of running a business, covering areas like contracts, leases, company structures, business sales, disputes and regulatory compliance. We advise on risk, draft documents, negotiate on your behalf and step in when matters need resolving.
In practice, not much. Both terms cover the same area of law, and most firms (ours included) use them interchangeably. What matters more is whether the person handling your matter has the right commercial experience.
Yes. We quote fixed fees upfront for most commercial matters, so you know what you’re paying before the work starts. If the scope changes, we’ll tell you before you incur any extra cost.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day during our office hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
As early as possible, ideally before you sign a heads of agreement or any binding document. A commercial lawyer should structure the transaction from the outset, whether it’s an asset sale, share sale, or a mixed arrangement. Trying to fix a poorly structured deal after the fact costs considerably more than getting advice upfront.
Yes. A shareholders’ agreement is one of the most important documents a business can have, yet many small businesses operate without one. We draft agreements that address what happens if a co-owner wants to exit, dies, or becomes incapacitated, how disputes are resolved and how the business is valued in a sale scenario. A properly drafted shareholders’ agreement prevents expensive disputes later.
A solicitor’s certificate is a formal document signed by a solicitor confirming they’ve provided independent legal advice, typically required by banks before lending against a guarantee or security instrument. We provide solicitor’s certificates and ensure you fully understand what you’re signing and the risks to you, rather than treating it as a tick-box exercise for the lender.
Accredited Property Law Specialist
Accredited Property Law Specialist