Schembri + McCluskys
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Schembri + McCluskys

Schembri + McCluskys

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Essendon, VIC | Port Melbourne, VIC | South Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 992..
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About Us

With a rich heritage spanning over six decades, Schembri + McCluskys is a prominent fixture in Melbourne’s legal landscape, offering comprehensive services to individuals, families, and businesses. Rooted in a commitment to delivering cost-effective, efficient, and professional advice, our team prides itself on an outcome-focused approach tailored to meet diverse legal requirements. Established initially as Schembri & Co in 2003, our firm has grown through strategic mergers, joining forces with esteemed legal practices including O’Brien & Galante Lawyers, Conlan Lawyers, and MSA Law. In 2022, the merging of Schembri & Co and McCluskys marked a pivotal moment, enhancing our capacity to service our clients more effectively and expand our reach across Melbourne. Our generalist firm benefits from extensive legal experience and a highly skilled team, boasting expertise across a broad spectrum of legal disciplines. Operating across three well-positioned offices in Melbourne, we ensure accessibility and availability for our clients’ convenience. Whether you require guidance in family law, wills and estates, property law, commercial matters, civil litigation, criminal law, victims of crime, or personal injury, our diversified practice areas are well-equipped to handle your needs. We place great emphasis on maintaining an extensive professional network to ensure comprehensive legal support. At Schembri + McCluskys, our size and capacity enable us to remain agile and responsive, always ready to assist with your legal challenges, reaffirming our position as one of Melbourne’s leading generalist law firms.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes
Personal Injury
Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

At Schembri + McCluskys, our experienced team of commercial lawyers in Melbourne provides comprehensive legal counsel on a myriad of business transactions. We are well-versed in handling complex mergers and acquisitions, navigating the intricacies of business sales and purchases, and drafting robust shareholder and partnership agreements. Our expertise extends to the preparation of Trust Deeds and drafting of private lending contracts, ensuring that all legal documents meet our client’s specific needs and goals. We also offer diligent services in debt recovery for both private individuals and corporations, employing strategic approaches such as statutory demands to secure what is rightfully owed. Our firm is committed to fostering meaningful client relationships, allowing us to deeply understand and advocate for the long-term success and sustainability of their business ventures. Contact us at Schembri + McCluskys to discover how we can support your commercial endeavours.

Estate Planning

Schembri + McCluskys, based in Melbourne, is known for delivering personalised and professional legal services in the area of Wills and Estates. The firm offers comprehensive advice on Estate Planning, ensuring that their clients have clear and effective arrangements in place through Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Understanding the emotional challenges faced when a loved one passes away, the firm advocates the necessity of having a current Will and trusted Executors to facilitate a smoother transition for those left behind. Furthermore, they stress the importance of Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney to protect clients’ interests should they become unable to make decisions independently. In addition to their focus on proactive planning, Schembri + McCluskys extends their legal expertise to matters arising after a person's death. They provide guidance to Executors and Administrators on their roles and responsibilities, and offer advice concerning the validity of informal wills. The firm also handles potential claims for estate provision under the Family Provision Act 1972, demonstrating their commitment to addressing complex issues that arise in estate administration. Their thorough and empathetic approach ensures clients receive support during both the planning and execution stages of estate matters.

Our Team

Stephen Schembri

Stephen Schembri

Managing Principal

locationEssendon, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawLitigation & DisputesCriminal & Traffic
Helen Montgomery

Helen Montgomery

Partner

locationEssendon, VIC

Specialises in

Family LawEstate Planning
Adam Brussaard-Kerr

Adam Brussaard-Kerr

Senior Associate

locationEssendon, VIC

Specialises in

Litigation & DisputesCommercial LawProperty Law

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Office Locations

Essendon, VIC

LocationSuite 6, L2, 200-202 Buckley Street, Essendon, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 992..

Port Melbourne, VIC

Location111 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 992..

South Melbourne, VIC

Location255 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 992..

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
  • Driving Offences
  • General Advice
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Children's Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Administrative Law
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil
  • Debt Recovery
  • Disability
  • General Advice
  • High court
  • Insurance
  • Leases
  • Local Court
  • Magistrates Court
  • Mediation
  • Supreme Court
Personal Injury
  • General Advice
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice
  • Leases
  • Mortgages