Piquet Kruzas

Piquet Kruzas is a seasoned lawyer with a career in legal practice that began after completing his law degree in 2000. Admitted to practise in 2002, Piquet became a Partner at a boutique law firm in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs by 2013. His drive for innovation led him to establish NetCounsel Lawyers in 2016, a firm dedicated to providing businesses with a cost-effective, outsourced in-house counsel solution. With modern technology bridging geographical gaps, NetCounsel offers businesses the convenience of accessible legal support without the burden of unnecessary overheads. Piquet brings extensive experience in legal, regulatory, and investigative arenas, providing advice on a wide array of commercial and business matters. The ethos behind NetCounsel is proactive engagement with legal issues, allowing businesses to preemptively address potential challenges. The convenience of a short, complimentary consult provides clients with valuable insights into legal pitfalls and tips, ensuring they are well-prepared for whatever legal challenges may arise. Piquet's areas of expertise are diverse, ranging from commercial and business law to competition and consumer law, internet defamation, and regulatory investigations. His history of more than two decades includes notable roles as an Assistant Director and investigator at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and as part of the Unfair Contract Terms task force at Consumer Affairs Victoria, underscoring his solid regulatory foundation. Acknowledged for his depth of knowledge in defamation law, particularly concerning internet-related defamation, Piquet has represented some of Australia's most prominent independent websites and online forums. He currently serves as legal counsel for the online forum whirlpool.net.au, demonstrating his expertise and reputation in this niche field. Piquet's multifaceted legal background, complemented by his experience in investigations and consumer affairs, enables him to provide pragmatic and comprehensive legal advice that resonates with the real-world needs of his clients.