Paul Meehan

Paul Meehan is the Principal of Meehans, a firm he established in 1989 alongside his brother. For over 30 years, Paul and his team have been dedicated to delivering legal services within the Macarthur region. Throughout his career, Paul has advised a diverse range of clients, including local families as well as prominent ASX listed companies. Paul communicates openly and with genuine passion, making his clients feel comfortable while navigating complex legal matters. His extensive experience in commercial and property law, combined with his skills in problem-solving and negotiation, enables him to secure favourable outcomes both in and out of court. His legal practice includes significant cases such as representing Master Education Services Pty Ltd in MES v Ketchell (2008) HCA 38, a landmark High Court decision regarded as the most important in Australian franchising law. This case was the first to consider the Franchising Code of Conduct at the High Court level. Beyond his legal practice, Paul serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of several companies, including ASX listed organisations, demonstrating his respected standing in both legal and corporate spheres. Paul’s leadership shapes the firm’s commitment to delivering what he describes as exceptional personal service, a vision shared by both himself and his team. His areas of practice include conveyancing, leasing, commercial law, criminal law, wills and estates, and franchising.