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Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman

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Melbourne, VIC | Adelaide, SA | Sydney, NSW | Perth, WA | Brisbane, QLD
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About Us

Piper Alderman is a distinguished commercial law firm with a robust presence across Australia in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. We are renowned for delivering optimal legal and commercial solutions to our clients, both locally and internationally. With nearly two centuries of industry experience, Piper Alderman has been a seminal advisor to Australian commercial enterprises for over 170 years. Our legal expertise continues to evolve, driven by a commitment to enhancing our knowledge and skills. Our firm thrives on collaboration, leveraging a united national partnership to provide effective and strategic services. By focusing on building enduring client relationships, we prioritise advancing our clients' interests and supporting their business objectives. Piper Alderman's lawyers are at the cutting edge of emerging legal areas, contributing significantly to Australia's legal framework, which affords our clients a unique advantage. As a trusted partner for those investing in or operating within Australia, we handle critical legal matters, high-stakes commercial transactions, and complex disputes with strategic and forward-thinking advice. Our partners are directly involved, ensuring clients benefit from the expertise and swift responsiveness of seasoned professionals. We provide outcome-focused services tailored to industry-specific needs, emphasising trust, flexibility, and mutual success. Our commitment to responsiveness and reliability ensures we meet deadlines and simplify complex legal landscapes. Offering flexible fee arrangements, we add value through efficient legal practices. With a seamless national reach, our integrated teams deliver consistent service across Australia. We facilitate easy transitions for new clients with structured onboarding processes. Our comprehensive services include banking and finance, blockchain, class actions, corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment, estate planning, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, property, construction, and taxation, among others. At Piper Alderman, our dedication to excellence ensures that our clients achieve their business goals efficiently and effectively.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Property Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

Piper Alderman offers comprehensive guidance in commercial law, assisting clients with high-stakes transactions, regulatory compliance, and critical disputes. With a deep understanding of the complex legal and business landscapes, our team collaborates effectively to deliver clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s specific needs. We place a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships, ensuring that our partners are directly involved in all matters to provide strategic insights and rapid responses. Our extensive experience, spanning nearly two centuries, empowers us to stay at the forefront of emerging issues in commercial law. By leveraging our national presence and expertise across various sectors, we guide our clients through intricate legal challenges while striving to achieve optimal outcomes. This approach, combined with our commitment to flexible and value-driven service, positions us as a trusted partner for businesses navigating the Australian market and beyond.

Intellectual Property

Piper Alderman provides comprehensive legal services in the realm of intellectual property and technology, assisting clients in navigating the complexities of protecting and managing their valuable IP assets. Our lawyers are well-versed in various facets of IP law, including copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, ensuring that clients can leverage their innovations while securing a competitive advantage in their respective markets. Through a collaborative approach, we work closely with clients to devise tailored strategies that not only safeguard their intellectual property but also align with their broader commercial objectives. Whether it’s advising on IP compliance, enforcement actions, or licensing agreements, our commitment to delivering practical, outcome-focused guidance enables clients to achieve clarity and confidence in their IP matters.

Our Team

Chris Hartigan

Chris Hartigan

Principal

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Employment Law
Megan Bishop

Megan Bishop

Partner

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Commercial LawLitigation & Disputes
Bruce Cameron

Bruce Cameron

Principal

locationMelbourne, VIC

Specialises in

Commercial Law

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Office Locations

Melbourne, VIC

LocationLevel 23, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 3 86..

Adelaide, SA

LocationLevel 16, 70 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 8 82..

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 23, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 2 92..

Perth, WA

LocationLevel 27, 2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 8 92..

Brisbane, QLD

LocationLevel 26, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 7 32..

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • General Advice
  • Notary Public
  • Strata Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • Estate Administration
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Intellectual Property
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Patents and Trademarks
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • General Advice
  • Leases
  • Mortgages