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Griffin Legal

Griffin Legal

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Canberra, ACT | Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 619..
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About Us

Griffin Legal was founded in 2009 with the aim of providing a modern alternative to traditional, large law firms. From the beginning, the firm has focused on delivering high-quality, practical, and timely legal advice tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Embracing innovation, Griffin Legal has consistently integrated new technologies and efficient administrative practices into its operations, all while promoting a genuine work-life balance for its team. Over nearly 15 years, Griffin Legal has expanded its services across Australia, assisting government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, and businesses. Despite this growth, the firm remains committed to quality work, exceptional client service, and ongoing innovation—principles that have earned the trust of clients and attracted skilled professionals. Based in Canberra, Griffin Legal operates nationally and is proudly wholly owned by women. The firm’s values of integrity, excellence, connection, growth, and wellbeing are central to its culture and everyday practice. Griffin Legal is also deeply engaged with the community, offering pro bono legal services and partnering with local staff and suppliers. In recognition of its contributions, the firm was honoured with the ACT Law Society’s ACT Firm of the Year Award in 2022 for outstanding pro bono work and dedication to diversity and staff wellbeing. Griffin Legal offers comprehensive legal services in several key sectors including government, not-for-profit, business, and sport. Its expertise covers areas such as privacy and cyber law, governance and probity, administrative law, procurement and tendering, employment law, intellectual property, information and communications technology, dispute resolution, property and commercial law, insurance, integrity matters, and secondments. Additionally, for individuals, the firm provides services in estate planning, estate administration, and conveyancing. With its commitment to practical solutions and strong client relationships, Griffin Legal continues to provide trusted legal support across a wide range of industries and matters.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

Specialisations

Intellectual Property

Griffin Legal offers comprehensive services across a broad spectrum of dispute resolution matters, drawing on extensive experience in resolving complex commercial and employment law disputes. The team handles debt recovery, liquidations, and property disputes with a focus on achieving practical solutions for clients. Their expertise extends to general commercial litigation, competition and consumer law disputes, as well as administrative reviews, ensuring robust representation in various contentious matters. In the area of employment law, Griffin Legal provides skilled support in unfair dismissal claims and general protections disputes, guiding clients through sensitive workplace issues. They are also adept at managing human rights and discrimination claims, along with defamation cases, advocating effectively to protect clients’ rights and reputations. Their approach combines legal rigour with a client-centred focus to deliver resolute outcomes.

Property Law

Griffin Legal offers comprehensive conveyancing services, guiding clients through the legal process of property transactions with clarity and precision. Their expertise extends to commercial conveyancing, ensuring businesses navigate property acquisitions and sales smoothly, while providing sound advice on leasing and licensing arrangements to protect clients’ interests. The firm also advises on property and planning law, assisting with development applications and managing Crown lease variations. Their experience in property law disputes equips clients with effective strategies to resolve conflicts and safeguard their property rights throughout complex legal matters.

Our Team

Claire Carton

Claire Carton

Executive Director

locationCanberra, ACT

Specialises in

Commercial LawEmployment Law
Nicole Platt

Nicole Platt

Partner

locationCanberra, ACT

Specialises in

Estate PlanningEmployment LawCommercial Law
Damien Brazel

Damien Brazel

Partner

locationCanberra, ACT

Specialises in

Litigation & Disputes

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Office Locations

Canberra, ACT

LocationLevel 1, 10 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 619..

Melbourne, VIC

Location5, 607 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 619..