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      • Commercial & Business Law
      • Conveyancing & Property
      • Employment Law for Employers
      • Estate Litigation & TFM Claims
      • Family Law
      • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
      • Powers of Attorney & Elder Law
      • Retirement Living & Aged Care Advice
      • Superannuation & SMSF Succession
      • Wills & Estate Planning
      General Info

      Parke Lawyers is an established Victorian legal practice with a staffed office at Level 1, 480 Collins Street, Melbourne. Serving Victorians since 1893 through its predecessor practices, the firm advises individuals, families, executors, trustees, business owners, employers and property owners on significant personal, commercial and estate matters. Our Melbourne CBD lawyers have particular depth in commercial and business law, wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, estate litigation, civil and commercial disputes, employer-side employment law, and property transactions. We assist with business structures, contracts, shareholder and partnership arrangements, business sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, testamentary trusts, complex deceased estates, contested wills and TFM claims, mediation and court proceedings. Parke Lawyers combines legal expertise with practical commercial judgement. Our practice includes Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist expertise in Commercial Law and operates certified management systems under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Consultations are available by appointment at our Collins Street office, by telephone, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. We act for clients throughout metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria, interstate and overseas.

      Practice Areas: • Commercial & Business Law — contracts, business structures, shareholder and partnership arrangements, business sales and acquisitions, franchising and commercial leasing. • Wills & Estate Planning — wills, testamentary trusts, powers of attorney, succession planning and asset-protection planning. • Probate & Estate Administration — grants of probate, letters of administration and complete or limited-scope estate administration. • Estate Litigation & TFM Claims — contested wills, Part IV family provision claims, executor disputes and Supreme Court proceedings. • Litigation & Dispute Resolution — commercial, contractual, property and civil disputes, negotiation, mediation and court representation. • Employment Law for Employers — employment contracts, workplace investigations, performance management, dismissals and Fair Work claims. • Conveyancing & Property — residential and commercial conveyancing, contract review, transfers, settlements and leases. • Superannuation & SMSF Succession — death benefit nominations, SMSF control and succession, and related disputes. • Family Law — separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements and financial agreements. • Powers of Attorney, Elder Law, Retirement Living & Aged Care Advice.

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      Payment method
      visa, mastercard, amex, debit, check, cash
      Established
      1893
      ABN
      68123218048
      Staff
      101-200
      Ownership
      Locally Owned
      Service Notes
      We are open every day of the year besides Christmas day (open on public holidays).
      Free Estimates
      Yes
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      Categories
      Solicitors & Lawyers, Business Law, Conveyancing & Property Law, Elder Law, Family Law
      Licenses
      Legal ID: 237653C
      FAQschevron down

      How can I meet with a Melbourne lawyer?

      Consultations are available by appointment at Level 1, 480 Collins Street, Melbourne, or by telephone, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Call 134 134 or use our secure online enquiry portal.


      Do you offer fixed or agreed fees?

      Fixed or agreed fees are available for many defined-scope matters, including wills, powers of attorney, straightforward probate applications, conveyancing and selected commercial documents. Contested and open-ended matters are scoped separately, with costs information provided before substantive work begins.


      Do all disputes have to go to court?

      No. Many disputes are resolved through direct negotiation, mediation or another structured settlement process. Where proceedings are necessary, we provide clear advice about the merits, evidence, costs, risks and available court or tribunal process.


      What legal matters does the Melbourne CBD office handle?

      Our Melbourne CBD lawyers advise on commercial and business law, wills and estate planning, probate, estate litigation, civil and commercial disputes, employer-side employment law, property and conveyancing, family law, powers of attorney and related matters.


      Can Parke Lawyers assist with a complex deceased estate or contested Will?

      Yes. We act for executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries and claimants in probate, estate administration, testamentary trust, superannuation death-benefit and estate litigation matters. We bring and defend TFM and other Part IV family provision claims in the Supreme Court of Victoria.


      Does Parke Lawyers advise businesses and employers?

      Yes. We advise business owners, companies, partnerships, investors and employers on structures, contracts, business sales and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, leasing, corporate governance, employment matters and disputes.