Elise Margow

Elise Margow, the founder and principal of her firm, offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal and commercial needs vital to businesses. Her career is marked by an impressive 13-year tenure in the corporate sector, specifically within telecommunications and financial services, which has enriched her understanding of the inner workings of legal departments. This experience complements her time in legal practice at various notable law firms, including Arnold Bloch Leibler, and her leadership roles in legal teams. Elise brings valuable insights into legal and business strategies, drawing from her roles at Telstra Corporation Limited and her involvement in credit and due diligence committees. Her company directorships and company secretarial experience further underscore her broad expertise. Elise has a proven track record in reducing clients' legal expenditures and facilitating significant business achievements such as managing new market opportunities, innovative risk mitigation strategies, substantial cost reductions, and negotiating high-value transactions. Elise is adept at resolving deal breakers and advises clients on comprehensive legal management, services, and strategies alongside her team. Her prowess in litigation and mediation spans over 16 years, where she has prioritised alternative dispute resolution techniques to help clients avoid the pitfalls of protracted legal battles. By leveraging her litigation and commercial acumen, Elise effectively aids in the resolution of complex disputes with her pragmatic approach. As a nationally accredited mediator, Elise excels in mediating disputes across banking and finance, corporate, commercial, industrial relations, and major leasing sectors. Her recognition by Doyles Guide as a leading mediator in Victoria since 2018 attests to her skill in this area. In addition, she established Confidentially Speaking, a company dedicated to enhancing negotiation capabilities through expert training and support. Elise is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and is registered with the High Court of Australia. Her legal journey began in South Africa, where she qualified as an attorney of the Supreme Court. Further showcasing her leadership and governance expertise, she is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Elise's influence was notably acknowledged when she was named one of the top 100 most passionate, powerful, and provocative personalities by The Age Melbourne Magazine in 2012.