Greg Thomas

Greg Thomas, a Director, brings over forty years of legal expertise, characterised by his role as a trusted adviser to business owners, franchisors, and private groups. His approach combines a practical, commercial mindset with the ability to seamlessly integrate into clients’ business teams. Greg is adept at providing clear and timely advice, with a focus on how legal decisions influence commercial outcomes. His practice areas encompass franchising, mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning. Engaging in complex transactions and long-term commercial agreements, Greg supports businesses through growth, transition, and succession with strategic structuring and careful risk management. Clients appreciate his approachable demeanour, reliability, and profound experience. He thrives in contributing to his clients' success by delivering solutions-driven, technically sound, and commercially viable advice. Greg’s adeptness in managing multifaceted business challenges is evident in his work, such as advising a franchisor in establishing a 15-franchise network, conducting due diligence for the acquisition of a multinational company, and handling disputes involving a $15m+ estate. His extensive career includes leadership roles at Velocity Legal, Asparq, Mills Oakley, Armstrong Lawyers, Kelly Hazell Quill Lawyers, Tress Cox, Dibbs Abbott Stillman, and Rigby Cooke/Read Kelly/Read & Read. Greg's foundational education includes a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, grounding his expertise in robust legal and commercial principles.