Christine J Shanahan - Davine Shanahan Fitzpatrick & Associates

Christine Shanahan advises businesses across diverse industries on a broad range of commercial and business law matters. Her experience encompasses business sales and purchases, ensuring transactions are carefully negotiated and documented to address issues such as purchase price, taxation, intellectual property, employee entitlements, and contractual obligations. She also assists with the sale and acquisition of farming properties, providing detailed advice on asset inventories, land use permissions, and agricultural business compliance. With a strong understanding of business structures, Christine guides clients through the establishment and governance of sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts, addressing key considerations like directors’ duties, liability, and tax implications. She prepares and reviews commercial contracts to protect parties’ interests and manages business disputes including debt recovery strategies. Christine’s practical approach focuses on tailored solutions that support business sustainability, risk mitigation, and growth.

Christine J Shanahan at Davine Shanahan Fitzpatrick & Associates offers comprehensive guidance through all aspects of conveyancing and property transactions across Victoria. With expertise spanning residential, rural, and commercial property matters, Christine provides clients with clear advice on contract review, negotiation, due diligence, and settlement coordination. She ensures buyers understand critical contract terms and the importance of inspections and finance clauses, safeguarding their interests throughout the purchase process. Beyond conveyancing, Christine advises on vendor obligations such as preparing and disclosing section 32 statements, as well as drafting contracts that protect sellers’ interests. Her experience extends to handling complex rural property sales, including managing the unique considerations of farming enterprises and associated GST issues. In the commercial sector, Christine supports both landlords and tenants by drafting lease agreements that clarify obligations and reduce potential disputes, ensuring commercial premises' terms align with business operations and legal requirements.