Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald, the Founder and Principal of McDonald Legal, leads a comprehensive legal practice, catering to a diverse clientele with an array of services across the legal spectrum. Esteemed for his versatility, Daniel renders proficient legal counsel in several domains. In commercial law, Daniel is adept at navigating the intricate waters of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital raising, and managed investment schemes. His understanding of intellectual property law is equally comprehensive, where he assists clients in safeguarding and leveraging their intellectual assets. His service extends to drafting and negotiating licensing, distribution, and confidentiality agreements. Within the realm of franchising law, Daniel ensures his clients' compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and adeptly handles the preparation and negotiation of franchise agreements. His expansive knowledge in this area makes him a valuable asset to any franchisor or franchisee looking to solidify their legal framework and documentation. Daniel's expertise in property law is well acknowledged, with his leadership propelling a committed team handling property transactions and disputes. His proficiency covers property sales, acquisitions, subdivisions, unit development, and negotiating infrastructure agreements. Daniel skillfully manages disputes related to easements, caveats, restrictive covenants, and encroachments, thereby providing his clients with robust legal representation. Furthermore, Daniel's practice extends to the building and construction law sector, where he addresses issues ranging from building defects to professional negligence, ensuring adherence to the Building Act. He is well-versed in prosecuting and defending actions under the act, offering clients sound legal strategies. In addition to his commercial and property work, Daniel is seasoned in family law, adeptly guiding clients through divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support negotiations, and property division matters. His approach is sensitive to the complexities of Australian family law and the emotional challenges faced by clients in these situations. Daniel is also well-versed in criminal law, offering defence to individuals facing a spectrum of charges. His competence spans from summary offences to more serious indictable charges, including assault, drug-related crimes, and traffic violations. His advocacy extends to tribunal and disciplinary matters, ensuring comprehensive representation for his clients. With a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Australia and a Juris Doctor from RMIT University, Daniel's qualifications underpin his legal acumen. As a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, he remains actively engaged with the legal community, continually enhancing his practice to meet the diverse needs of his clients.