Business Details
Trusted Commercial Lawyers in Melbourne
Lord Commercial Lawyers is a Melbourne-based legal practice dedicated to simplifying commercial and business law for clients. With over 20 years of experience, we specialise in providing tailored legal solutions for small businesses, startups, SMEs, and international organisations. Our team prioritises active listening, dedication, and affordability, ensuring clients receive practical advice grounded in extensive commercial expertise. We handle complex areas such as commercial leases, intellectual property, employment law, and estate planning, while maintaining a client-centric approach.Our lawyers, including director Andrew Lord with 30 years of experience, combine board-level business acumen with legal proficiency to deliver cost-effective outcomes. We offer free initial consultations and pride ourselves on transparency, approachability, and long-term client relationships.
Services
Business Law
Commercial Leasing
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Wills & Estates
Litigation
Conveyancing
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of commercial law experience tailored to small businesses.
- Our client-centric approach prioritises active listening and practical legal solutions.
- Cost-effective services without compromising on legal expertise or quality.
- Experienced team with board-level business and legal acumen across industries.
- Comprehensive services covering commercial law, conveyancing, and estate planning.
Associations and certifications
- Law Institute of Victoria
What people say
Expert commercial legal advice
Timely communication
Proactive approach
Cost-effective solutions
Experienced team
Services
Commercial Law Services
Our commercial law services cover contracts, business transactions, and regulatory compliance. We assist startups and established enterprises with legal frameworks tailored to their operational needs. With expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution, we ensure legally sound and commercially viable solutions for Melbourne businesses.
Commercial Leasing
Specialising in commercial lease negotiations and disputes, we protect landlords' and tenants' interests. Our lawyers handle lease terminations, rent arrears, and property maintenance issues. We provide strategic advice to resolve post-pandemic lease challenges while minimising business disruption for Victorian clients.
Intellectual Property
We safeguard clients' intellectual property assets through trademarks, copyrights, and brand protection strategies. Our services include IP audits, infringement claims, and licensing agreements. Melbourne businesses receive tailored advice to secure and enforce their intellectual property rights effectively.
Wills & Estates
Our wills and estates practice covers probate applications, deceased estate administration, and succession planning. We assist with valid will creation, letters of administration, and estate disputes. Melbourne clients benefit from clear, legally compliant solutions to protect their assets and family interests.
Conveyancing
We manage residential and commercial property transactions with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Services include contract reviews, settlement coordination, and title registration. Our conveyancing team ensures smooth property transfers while addressing mortgage and caveat requirements for Victorian property owners.
People
Andrew Lord
Director
With 30 years of legal experience, Andrew Lord specialises in commercial law and business advisory. He has assisted thousands of businesses with transactions and dispute resolution, combining board-level expertise with practical legal solutions for Melbourne clients.
Patrick Iafrate
Associate
Patrick Iafrate brings five years of expertise in commercial law, corporate governance, and litigation. He handles business sales, franchise agreements, and intellectual property matters, serving clients from SMEs to high-wealth individuals across Melbourne's diverse industries.
Sue Norris
Senior Manager
Sue Norris manages property transactions and estate succession matters with over 20 years of conveyancing experience. She ensures smooth property transfers while maintaining clear communication and regulatory compliance for residential and commercial clients in Victoria.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, business transactions, intellectual property, wills & estates, conveyancing, employment law, and litigation.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to understand your legal needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience, including director-level expertise in commercial law and board-level business advisory.
Can you assist with commercial lease disputes?
Yes, we handle lease negotiations, terminations, rent arrears claims, and tenant/landlord disputes under Victorian commercial law.
What conveyancing services do you offer?
We manage residential and commercial property transfers, contract reviews, mortgage documentation, and title registration processes.
How do you handle estate planning?
We create legally enforceable wills, manage probate applications, and provide succession planning to protect your assets and family interests.
Reviews (6)
Hannah Bea
Jun 21, 2021
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Can not recommend Peter Bourke enough and Lord Lawyers. Peter made the process of going through probate as stress free as possible and was very compassionate to deal with. He has gone above and beyond for me and my sisters and we truly thank him for it. Highly recommend
Andrew Maltezos
Jun 19, 2021
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We were really happy with the level of service and attention to detail. Lord Commercial Lawyers helped with the conveyancing for buying our first house. They made the entire process easy to follow and where happy to answer any questions we had throughout the settlement period. I highly recommend these guys for property conveyancing.
James Watson
May 15, 2021
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I cannot say my experience in using this firm for conveyancing was positive. Given the purchase was our first home I paid a premium for their services above what others charge and expected a premium service. I did not receive this. I assume the conveyancing services themselves were fine because I now own the house. However the main problem was with communication. I really had no idea what was going on through the entire process and ended up having to copy in the vendor's agent to get an update on the conveyancing. Most emails needed a follow up before getting a response. I still have two outstanding
Michael McDonald
Apr 06, 2021
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Would have got shafted by my old boss if Pete didn't help me out. Extremely recommend Lord Commercial to anyone who need a Lawyer.
Emily Reid
Dec 30, 2020
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Peter Bourke from Lord Commercial Lawyers was very speedy, friendly and professional. Would use again.
Andrew Gray
Dec 29, 2020
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Thanks for your expert commercial legal advice. Excellent service and I would not hesitate to contact Peter and the team again if required.
