Evelyn Marcou

Evelyn Marcou serves as Principal at MST Lawyers, where she leads the Property & Leasing team. With almost two decades of experience, Evelyn provides strategic legal advice in retail and commercial leasing, property transactions, and real estate disputes. Her clientele includes landlords, tenants, developers, and franchisors, whom she assists in navigating the complexities of leasing arrangements and property matters across Australia. Evelyn's proficiency in preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coupled with her extensive due diligence work for property acquisitions, ensures her clients are well-informed and equipped to make sound decisions. She has a profound understanding of the challenges within the property industry, derived from her robust background in sales and acquisitions of retail, industrial, and commercial properties. Before her current tenure, Evelyn spent 15 years as a Senior Associate at MST Lawyers and Robert James Lawyers, focusing on commercial property law. Her role involved advising businesses, landlords, and investors on contract negotiations, compliance, and risk management for property transactions. Evelyn began her legal career in dispute resolution at Webb Korfiatis Family Law, further enriching her skill set in handling complex legal matters. Evelyn is a Monash University graduate with dual degrees in Arts and Law, complemented by her practical training at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Her commitment to delivering clear, actionable advice and her dedication to efficiency are hallmarks of her legal practice.