Lord Commercial Lawyers

Lord Commercial Lawyers is a Melbourne-based boutique practice specialising in commercial and business law for small and medium sized businesses. The firm emphasises cost-effective legal solutions and a practical, business minded approach developed over more than 20 years of specialised experience. It is recognised for a client-centric service that aims to deliver clear, commercially viable outcomes with transparent communication and accessibility.

The employment practice handles matters for both employers and employees, guiding on unfair dismissal, contracts and terminations, discrimination and adverse action. It includes drafting employment contracts, protecting confidential information and enforcing post-employment restraints, and advising on redundancies, performance management and industrial relations. The team resolves matters quickly through a commercial and pragmatic approach aimed at protecting client interests and achieving timely, practical outcomes.

Led by director Andrew Lord and supported by a focused team including Patrick Lafrate and Irene Chen, Lord Commercial Lawyers positions itself as a full service commercial firm with capabilities across commercial contracts, leases, intellectual property protection, dispute resolution, and property transactions. The firm emphasizes cost-effective, client-centric service and works with startups and established businesses to tailor solutions that fit their commercial objectives.