Sinisgalli Foster

Sinisgalli Foster Legal is a prominent commercial law firm based in Melbourne, renowned for its adept handling of complex legal matters. Led by the experienced trio of John Sinisgalli, Alan Foster, and William Kiernan, the firm brings together a team of highly skilled solicitors, associates, and consultants to provide comprehensive legal services. Commercial Litigation is a cornerstone of the firm's practice, with a strong emphasis on Commercial Dispute Resolution and Insolvency. John and Alan, both Accredited Commercial Litigation Specialists, are committed to securing efficient and commercially viable outcomes for clients through their expert handling of contractual claims, insolvency issues, franchising disputes, and consumer law matters. In the realm of Insurance Litigation, the firm leverages extensive experience from its legacy firms. Headed by Principals John and Alan, the dedicated team collaborates with selected barristers to deliver favourable results across a variety of cases including product and public liability, professional indemnity, personal injury liability, and employers' liability, alongside insurance policy interpretation. The Commercial law team is spearheaded by John, with William providing substantial expertise in areas such as commercial agreements and leases, intellectual property, business transactions including sales, mergers, franchising, and acquisitions, as well as employment and consumer law, underpinning robust dispute resolution strategies. For Property law, Richard leads the team with assistance from Ashley and Natalya. They provide comprehensive advice on the sale and acquisition of both commercial and residential properties, negotiate leases and building agreements, and navigate property and planning disputes, ensuring successful outcomes in property development and subdivisions. The Wills, Estates and Estate Planning practice is directed by Associate Denise, in collaboration with John and Consultant Peter. The team excels in estate planning, including the preparation of wills and various powers of attorney, as well as handling applications for probate and estate administration. They also adeptly manage estate disputes to protect clients' interests. In Private Client Advisory, the firm advises both listed companies and privately owned businesses across diverse industries. The team supports clients through compliance requirements, consulting on business assessment and support, facilitating business planning and succession, and implementing asset protection strategies to safeguard client interests. Sinisgalli Foster Legal remains committed to providing tailored legal solutions that meet the intricate needs of their diverse clientele.