Sharrock Pitman Legal is a Melbourne-based boutique law firm with a long history dating back to 1967, renowned for its depth in commercial and property matters as well as estate planning and disputes. The firm holds Accredited Specialist status in Commercial Law, Property Law and Wills and Estates Law, underscoring its capacity to handle complex transactions, disputes, and succession planning for businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals.

From fixed price engagements to a collaborative client service approach, Sharrock Pitman Legal focuses on practical, proactive solutions. The team listens to clients, presents clear options, and delivers strategic advice tailored to each matter, ensuring clients understand the process and costs up front.

The firm has earned recognition in the Australian legal community, including multiple finalist and winner distinctions in regional and boutique law awards, reflecting its commitment to quality, integrity and community involvement. With almost six decades of service in the Melbourne area, Sharrock Pitman Legal remains dedicated to helping business owners, not-for-profit organisations and individuals achieve their legal goals.

About Sharrock Pitman Legal

Founded in 1967

30 people in their team


Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Private Client

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Sharrock Pitman Legal provides strategic commercial law advice to business owners and not-for-profit entities, drawing on Accredited Specialists in Commercial Law and Property Law to support contracts, governance, joint ventures and complex transactions. The firm emphasizes practical, fixed-price engagements and clear scoping that aligns legal services with business objectives.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Sharrock Pitman Legal's Real Estate practice combines conveyancing expertise with transactional and leasing matters, guiding clients through commercial and residential property deals, title due diligence and related disputes, all offered with fixed-price arrangements and transparent processes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Sharrock Pitman Legal's Employment & Labor practice focuses on workplace relations, employment contracts, compliance and dispute resolution, representing both employers and employees in matters such as regulatory compliance and workplace disputes, with pragmatic guidance and fixed-price pricing.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Sharrock Pitman Legal handles civil litigation and dispute resolution before courts and tribunals, leveraging Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation and Disputes & Litigation to manage matters such as breaches of contract, partnership disputes and insolvency, with efficient case management and evidence-based advocacy.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Private Client

Private Client services focus on Wills and Estates, probate and succession planning, and elder law matters. Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates provide tailored estate plans, testamentary arrangements and administration of estates, with client-centered service and transparent fixed-price options where appropriate.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law