Law Firm Melbourne: Corporate, Migration and Private Client Legal Services
Collins Quarters supports clients across Melbourne and Victoria with practical legal advice in family law, corporate and commercial law, immigration, property and conveyancing, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, wills and estates, and FIRB matters.
Legal Services Available in Melbourne and Victoria
Each service page is tailored to Melbourne, with local context, court awareness, and direct pathways to consultations.
Family & Divorce Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters is your leading family law firm in Melbourne, specialising in divorce, child custody...
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CollinsQuarters is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Melbourne, specialising in company...
Learn MoreCorporate Immigration Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters is a leading corporate immigration practice in Melbourne, specialising in strategic ...
Learn MoreMergers & Acquisitions Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters is a specialist M&A law firm serving Melbourne, having advised on over $500 million ...
Learn MoreProperty & Conveyancing Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters provides comprehensive property and conveyancing services in Melbourne, with particu...
Learn MoreDispute Resolution Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters specialises in commercial dispute resolution for clients in Melbourne, offering medi...
Learn MoreWills & Estates Lawyers in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters' wills and estates practice serves individuals and families in Melbourne with expert...
Learn MoreFIRB Lawyers & Foreign Investment Advisors in Melbourne
CollinsQuarters offers specialist Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) advisory services to invest...
Learn MoreMelbourne's Trusted Law Firm for Local and Cross-Border Matters
We combine local legal knowledge in Melbourne with corridor expertise across Australia, India, and Malaysia. This helps clients manage legal risk, move faster on decisions, and resolve disputes with confidence.
- 50+ years combined legal experience
- Serving clients across Melbourne and Victoria
- 3 countries - Australia, India, Malaysia
- Free initial consultation
- 24-hour response guarantee
- Fixed-fee options available
Collins Quarters - Melbourne
SE 2, 4/24-28 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
We serve clients across Melbourne and all of Victoria via our secure online practice. Same expert advice, maximum convenience.
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Legal Landscape in Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne is the commercial and financial capital of Victoria and the location of Collins Quarters' primary Australian office. The city's CBD hosts a high volume of corporate transactions, property settlements, and commercial disputes. Matters are heard in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, or Supreme Court of Victoria depending on complexity — with the Federal Court also regularly convened in Melbourne for cross-jurisdictional and migration matters.
Court Hierarchy — Victoria
Magistrates' Court of Victoria (up to $100,000) → County Court of Victoria (up to $1M) → Supreme Court of Victoria → Court of Appeal → High Court of Australia
Stamp Duty Note
Victorian duty applies to property transfers. A Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty (FPAD) of 8% applies to foreign buyers of Victorian residential and commercial property.
Key Legislation in Victoria
Property Law Act 1958 (Vic)
Governs property transactions, easements, covenants, and landlord-tenant relationships in Victoria.
Owners Corporations Act 2006 (Vic)
Regulates strata and apartment building management, levies, and owners corporation disputes.
Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic)
Controls land use planning, development permits, and environment protection in Victoria.
Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic)
Prohibits misleading conduct and regulates consumer contracts and business transactions.
Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic)
Sets out rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential rental agreements.
Legal Questions About Melbourne & Victoria
How does stamp duty work for property purchases in Victoria?
Victoria charges land transfer duty (stamp duty) on all property purchases, calculated on the dutiable value of the property. First home buyers may qualify for reductions or concessions. Foreign purchasers must also pay the Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty of 8% on top of the standard rate. Collins Quarters advises both domestic and offshore buyers on structuring acquisitions to manage duty obligations.
Which court handles commercial disputes in Victoria?
Small commercial disputes (under $100,000) are typically filed in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. Disputes between $100,000 and $1 million generally proceed in the County Court of Victoria. Matters above $1 million, or involving complex equity or injunction claims, are heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The Federal Court of Australia also sits in Melbourne for matters involving federal legislation, including competition law, corporations law, and migration.
Are there special rules for foreign investors buying property in Victoria?
Yes. Foreign persons (including non-resident individuals and most foreign-controlled companies) must obtain FIRB approval before acquiring residential property in Victoria, regardless of value. Commercial property acquisitions above the relevant threshold also require FIRB notification. In addition to FIRB, foreign buyers pay the Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty of 8% on their Victorian land transfer. Our team guides foreign buyers through both the FIRB and duty processes.
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