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COMMERCIAL LAWYERS IN WOLLONGONG

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Commercial Law Specialists

Whether your business is a start-up or an experienced industry stalwart, our team offers a complete range of legal services to meet your needs.

Complete Range of Services

Whether you’re buying a business, looking for legal advice regarding a corporate and governance matter, or need help with trademark registration, you can count on our team to effectively get results.

Readily Accessible

With offices conveniently located throughout Sydney, Wollongong, and across the Illawarra region, we are readily accessible to provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in need.

Tailored Legal Solutions

Kells does not require you and your business to fit our products and services. Instead, we take the time to understand your needs and deliver solutions and outcomes that enhance and grow your business.

Here to Help

At Kells we can identify the key considerations that arise at every stage of the business life cycle. Whether you are starting a business and looking for legal advice, looking for a business lawyer to assist with commercial litigation or planning to buy or sell a business, our team of business lawyers can help.

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How Can Our Business, Commercial & Corporate Lawyers Help?

At Kells we provide all of the legal services required by business and corporate clients. But what makes us different is we recognise that legal advice and documentation are not a ‘one size fits all’ process. That is why we prioritise a tailored and personalised approach to meet each of their unique needs.

Our team of lawyers develop long-lasting relationships with our clients, so you can rely on us as your trusted business advisors. We provide honest, straightforward advice and practical, cost-effective solutions based on real-life experience.


Kells can help you with the following business, commercial and corporate law matters:

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I know if I need a commercial lawyer?

    If you are starting a business, or if you are involved in any type of commercial or corporate law matter that you deem too complex to handle on your own, then it may be in your best interest to consult a qualified commercial lawyer. Your lawyer can provide legal advice on the best options for your situation.

  • What areas do your business lawyers cover?

    Our team at Kells covers a wide range of commercial and corporate law matters including buying and selling businesses, contracts, debt recovery, employment law, franchising, leasing, liquor licensing, not-for-profit and charity law, privacy and data security, shareholder and partnership advice, sports law, and trademarks and intellectual property.

  • Where are your business, commercial and corporate lawyers located?

    We have business, commercial and corporate lawyers in Wollongong, Sydney and across the Illawarra, including Thirroul, Wollongong, Dapto, Shellharbour, and Kiama.

OUR TEAM

Our Expert Lawyers

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Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

Michael Hatfield

Partner

Mario Quintiliani

Partner

David Addinall

Partner

Jarrad Downs

Partner

Ashleigh Georgopoulos

Partner

Patrick Schmidt

Partner

Terri Anderson

Special Counsel

Alice Laurence

Special Counsel

Nicki McNamara

Special Counsel

Melissa Pacheco Zizic

Special Counsel

Franca Parolin

Senior Associate

James Watt

Senior Associate

Kareena Abraham

Associate

Cassandra Bujaroska

Associate

Taylah Jensen

Associate

Karsandra Mantis

Associate

Brooke Sharp

Associate

Valentina Zmijanjac

Associate

Ellen Collins

Lawyer

Shaneen Dhondy

Lawyer

Travis Hardaker

Lawyer

Cornelia Joyce

Lawyer

Teagan McConchie

Lawyer

Remy Rovere

Lawyer

Piper Ryan

Lawyer

Genevieve Van Yzendoorn

Lawyer

Harry Webb

Lawyer

Shanae Allen

Licensed Conveyancer

Kim Duffy

Licensed Conveyancer

Vanessa Gordon

Licensed Conveyancer

Leesa Mak

Licensed Conveyancer

Shayne Lopeman

Marketing Manager

Jessica Tate

Human Resources Manager

Michael Williams

Finance Manager

Daniel Blake

Law Graduate

Lilian Cooper

Paralegal

Angelique Grossi

Paralegal

Aaron Schwarz

Paralegal and IT Manager

Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

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