Stuart Weir
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Stuart Weir

Stuart Weir

Principal Weir & Associates

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Melbourne, VIC
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About Stuart

Stuart Weir is an accomplished senior commercial lawyer with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the legal profession. His extensive experience includes 13 years as a partner at the reputable firms Allens Arthur Robinson and Maddocks. Stuart also honed his skills in an international context with four years of senior-level experience at the prestigious UK firms Slaughter & May and White & Case in London. For the past 22 years, Stuart has concentrated his practice in the banking and finance sector, providing expert legal counsel in both the United Kingdom and Australia. His impressive client portfolio includes top ASX 100 companies, mid-cap and private enterprises, property developers and investors, as well as lenders, government bodies, and multilateral institutions. Stuart is renowned for his adept handling of complex financing transactions and associated projects and commercial matters. Stuart's excellence and proficiency in banking and finance have been consistently recognised. He featured prominently in the Legal 500 and Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession in 2015 and 2018. Moreover, his standing in the field is further affirmed by his annual inclusion in Best Lawyers since 2015. Clients benefit from Stuart's deep understanding of the commercial landscape and his ability to navigate intricate legal challenges with precision and insight.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Property Law

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Experience

General Counsel
General Counsel
SOLOVEY
Aug 2024 - Present · 11 months
Banking and Finance Counsel
Banking and Finance Counsel
Align Law
May 2024 - Present · 1 year 2 months
Consultant
Consultant
Becketts Lawyers
Jun 2021 - Present · 4 years 1 month
Affiliate (Australia)
Affiliate (Australia)
EMT Partners
Feb 2020 - Present · 5 years 5 months
Consultant
Consultant
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Apr 2019 - Present · 6 years 3 months
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
MuviNow
Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 · 8 months
Consultant
Consultant
Lander & Rogers
Jun 2018 - Present · 7 years 1 month
Consultant
Consultant
Clarendon Lawyers
Oct 2016 - Nov 2021 · 5 years 1 month
Founding Principal
Founding Principal
Weir & Associates - Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Present · 9 years 3 months
Partner, banking and finance
Partner, banking and finance
Maddocks
Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 · 4 years 2 months
Partner, banking and finance
Partner, banking and finance
Allens Arthur Robinson (now Allens Linklaters)
Feb 2001 - Nov 2011 · 10 years 9 months
Associate legal counsel - Office of General Counsel
Associate legal counsel - Office of General Counsel
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Aug 1999 - Dec 1999 · 4 months
Associate, Project Finance
Associate, Project Finance
White & Case, London
Apr 1998 - Dec 2000 · 2 years 8 months
Associate
Associate
Slaughter and May
Apr 1997 - Apr 1998 · 1 year
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Simpson Grierson
Mar 1988 - Mar 1997 · 9 years

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Law
Bachelor of Laws, Law
University of Canterbury
1984 - 1987
Auckland Grammar School
1978 - 1983

Contact Information

Melbourne, VIC

Location33, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number0413 708..

Practice Certificate

Name
Stuart Weir
Certification type
Weir & Associates Pty Ltd
CheckLast checked: 18 Feb 2025
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Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • General Advice