Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Melbourne
Established in 1976, McMahon Fearnley Lawyers have served clients across Australia and internationally for over four decades. Our team of legal professionals brings extensive expertise in specialized areas including building and construction law, aged care, franchising, and wills and estates. With offices strategically located on Queen Street in Melbourne's CBD, adjacent to the court precinct, we provide accessible and authoritative legal representation. Our firm prides itself on client-centric service, combining deep industry knowledge with practical solutions tailored to individual needs. We maintain a strong reputation as both reliable advisors and skilled litigators, supported by a network of construction and building experts.Our Managing Director David Powell leads a team with decades of combined experience in resolving complex legal matters. We specialize in translating intricate legal challenges into clear, actionable strategies for individuals and organizations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing relationships with clients and our focus on achieving optimal outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We offer comprehensive legal services spanning business structuring, debt recovery, employment relations, and property law. Our dedication to professional standards is evidenced by our adherence to regulatory frameworks and our ongoing investment in legal innovation.
Services
Aged Care Law
Building & Construction Law
Business Services
Charity Law
Wills & Estates
Debt Recovery
Employment Law
Family Law
Franchising
Property Law
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal experience across multiple specializations
- Our team includes industry-recognized experts in building and construction law
- We maintain a client-first approach with personalized legal strategies
- We provide comprehensive services spanning 12 specialized legal areas
- Our Melbourne CBD location offers convenient access to legal resources
Services
Aged Care Law
We provide specialized legal support for aged care providers and facilities across Australia. Our services include regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and government relations. With over 20 years of dedicated experience, we help clients navigate complex aged care legislation while protecting their interests and ensuring quality service delivery to vulnerable populations.
Building & Construction Law
Our construction law team handles contracts, disputes, and regulatory matters for builders and property owners. Led by industry expert David Powell, we offer strategic advice on project documentation, dispute resolution, and tribunal representation. We combine legal expertise with technical knowledge through our network of construction professionals to deliver practical solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Wills & Estates
We provide comprehensive wills and estate services including will preparation, probate applications, and estate administration. Our lawyers assist with powers of attorney, guardianship matters, and will disputes. We focus on creating clear, legally sound documents while offering compassionate guidance during sensitive family matters involving inheritance and asset distribution.
Business Services
Our business law services cover company formation, contract disputes, and franchising arrangements. We advise on appropriate business structures and help clients navigate commercial transactions. With accredited mediator Frank Gambera, we specialize in resolving business disputes through negotiation or formal mediation processes while maintaining commercial viability.
Charity & Not-for-profit Law
We support charitable organizations with legal compliance, governance, and tax matters. Our services include constitutional advice, tax planning, and regulatory compliance for churches, schools, and community organizations. We help clients maintain their charitable status while achieving their community-focused missions through sound legal frameworks.
People
David Powell
Managing Director
With 20 years at McMahon Fearnley, David Powell specializes in building and construction law. He leads our legal team as Managing Director since 2009, combining deep industry knowledge with practical solutions for complex construction disputes and contractual matters.
Frank Gambera
Director
Frank Gambera has served as Director since 1998, specializing in commercial litigation and franchising disputes. A nationally accredited mediator, he brings extensive experience in resolving business conflicts through negotiation and formal mediation processes.
Peter Hurley
Senior Associate
Peter Hurley specializes in charity and not-for-profit law, supporting organizations with governance and compliance matters. With decades of experience, he provides strategic legal advice to churches, schools, and community institutions across Australia.
Jordana Dymond
Senior Associate
Jordana Dymond brings extensive legal expertise to our team, focusing on family law and commercial matters. She provides practical legal solutions while maintaining a client-focused approach to complex legal challenges.
Michael Brady
Senior Associate
Michael Brady specializes in property law and conveyancing, assisting clients with residential and commercial transactions. He provides clear legal guidance on property matters while ensuring compliance with Victorian regulatory frameworks.
Questions
What areas of law does McMahon Fearnley specialize in?
We specialize in 12 key areas including building and construction law, wills and estates, business services, aged care law, and not-for-profit law.
How long has McMahon Fearnley been operating?
We have provided legal services across Australia since our establishment in 1976, with over 40 years of continuous operation.
Where is McMahon Fearnley located?
Our main office is located at Level 3, 256 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.
Can you assist with will disputes?
Yes, our experienced wills and estates team handles will disputes, family provision claims, and estate administration matters with professional expertise.
Do you offer business structuring advice?
Yes, our business law team provides comprehensive advice on appropriate business structures, including franchising arrangements and commercial agreements.
Are your lawyers specialists in their fields?
Yes, our team includes recognized specialists in construction law, aged care law, and not-for-profit sectors, with decades of combined experience.
