NetCounsel Lawyers

Piquet Kruzas, the driving force behind NetCounsel Lawyers, offers a wealth of expertise and experience to businesses seeking practical legal advice. A graduate of law in 2000, he was admitted to practice in 2002 and advanced to the role of Partner in a Melbourne-based firm by 2013. His vision for providing accessible legal services led to the creation of NetCounsel Lawyers in 2016, aiming to function as an outsourced in-house counsel for burgeoning businesses. Through innovative use of technology, NetCounsel bridges the gap between businesses and legal support, offering guidance as seamlessly as if the lawyer was present in the office, sans the overheads. Piquet's extensive background encompasses legal, regulatory, and investigative experience, enabling him to offer insights on a myriad of commercial and business issues. His approach underscores the value of preemptive legal advice, ensuring that businesses are not blindsided by unforeseen legal challenges. The NetCounsel model empowers clients through complimentary consultations, offering legal insights to mitigate risks before they escalate. With over 20 years of service as an Assistant Director and investigator with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and participation in Consumer Affairs Victoria's Unfair Contract Terms task force, Piquet's expertise extends beyond the legal realm, providing him with a unique understanding of client concerns and a practical approach to problem-solving. Piquet's proficiency in commercial and business law, as well as competition and consumer law, is complemented by his acknowledged expertise in Internet defamation. He has represented prominent Australian websites and online forums in defamation matters and serves as the legal counsel for whirlpool.net.au. This expansive knowledge differentiates NetCounsel Lawyers from typical suburban firms, offering clients the advantage of nuanced legal counsel.