Debts recovered. Disputes resolved.
LawyersAU is a commercial law firm specialising in civil and commercial litigation, debt recovery disputes and conveyancing, providing guidance at every stage of your matter to achieve excellent outcomes.
Personal counsel with commercial sense.
LawyersAU Pty Ltd is a commercial law firm based in Melbourne. Our clients include individuals, SMEs, large national corporations, local and state government authorities and not-for-profit organisations.
The Principals at LawyersAU have extensive experience in managing high volume portfolio files, as well as handling complex matters in civil and commercial law. A dedicated, experienced legal team and advanced technology allow us to deliver legal services seamlessly.
Three disciplines. One standard.
Focused expertise in the areas our clients need most, delivered with integrity, reliability and respect.
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Advice on your legal position, risk mitigation and resolution options.
- Commercial disputes
- Insolvency matters
- Property and leasing disputes
- Fencing disputes
Debt Recovery
A seamless, cost-effective collection process, backed by our partnership with CollectAU.
- Reviewing credit and trading terms
- Drafting specific letters of demand
- Issuing legal proceedings for recovery of debt
- Enforcement proceedings
Property Conveyancing
A smooth, stress-free journey on a fixed fee conveyancing service.
- Comprehensive end to end conveyancing service
- Statutory sales of property
- Carrying out property searches and inspections
- Liaising with financiers and third parties
From first reminder to final judgment.
LawyersAU and collection agency CollectAU Pty Ltd are associated and share common ownership. Together we offer a seamless, cost-effective path from early collection activity through to legal action, without changing hands.
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Collection activity
Early stage and third party collections, field services and skip tracing.
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Letter of demand
A specific, legally drafted demand that sets out the claim and the consequences.
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Legal proceedings
Proceedings issued for recovery of the debt where it cannot be resolved.
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Enforcement
Enforcement of judgment to turn a court order into recovered funds.
Transparent from first call to outcome.
We believe in working together with our clients to find a holistic solution that suits their needs.
i.Informed
The information and advice you need to make a well-informed decision.
ii.Clear
You understand the legal and economic implications of every choice.
iii.Strategic
Different strategies set out to accomplish the outcome you want.
iv.Transparent
The whole process kept open to you, with regular updates.
Led by decades of industry depth.
Our board brings together legal practice and long experience across credit management, collections and receivables.
Dylan Trickey
Over 13 years’ experience with both small practices and large national firms, advising commercial and local government clients.
Read profileManaging DirectorSia Patouras
The driving force behind the creation of LawyersAU, with a career spanning more than 25 years.
Read profileChairmanPaul Cooney
More than 45 years’ experience in the debt collection and receivables management industry.
Read profileMelbourne based. Australia wide.
Our Principal Lawyer is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia, with direct experience running and appearing in matters across every Australian state and territory.
Speak with a lawyer today.
We can provide a 15-minute, no-obligation initial telephone advice on your matter.
