Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Experts in Melbourne
At Maddens Lawyers, we have been delivering specialist legal services to individuals and businesses for over 75 years. Our firm combines deep industry experience with a commitment to practical, innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team of accredited specialists in commercial and tax law brings decades of collective expertise to complex legal matters, ensuring clients receive authoritative guidance. We maintain authoritativeness through our long-standing reputation as class action experts, having recovered over $200 million in compensation for group members.Trustworthiness is central to our practice, demonstrated through transparent communication, strict confidentiality protocols, and a No Win, No Fee policy for personal injury claims. Our client-centric approach ensures clear, jargon-free documentation while maintaining rigorous professional standards across all legal disciplines.
Services
Personal Injury
Will Challenges
Business and Commercial
Property Conveyancing
Class Actions
Employment Law
Mediation
Taxation Law
Estate Planning
Farming Agribusiness
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- No Win, No Fee policy for personal injury claims
- 75+ years of combined legal expertise
- Accredited specialists in commercial and tax law
- Proven class action success recovering $200M+
- Transparent 'plain English' legal documentation
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law
- Accredited Specialist in Tax Law
What people say
Excellent service
Positive experience
Compassionate approach
Clear communication
Successful outcomes
Services
Personal Injury
Specialist legal representation for workCover, motor vehicle, medical negligence, and public place injuries. Our No Win, No Fee policy ensures accessible justice while our 75+ years of experience delivers successful compensation outcomes. We handle complex cases involving asbestos illness and severe physical trauma.
Will Challenges
Expert guidance for contested wills and inadequate provision claims. Our specialists navigate Victorian probate laws to secure fair outcomes. We provide realistic case assessments and strategic representation for family provision disputes and estate litigation matters.
Class Actions
Pioneers in mass litigation with $200M+ recovered for group members. Our team handles fire-related claims, medical negligence class actions, and corporate misconduct cases. We specialise in complex multi-party litigation across Australia's major industries.
Property Conveyancing
Comprehensive legal support for property transactions including residential/commercial purchases, subdivisions, and compulsory acquisitions. Our conveyancers manage title conversions, easements, and commercial leasing matters with a focus on risk mitigation and timely settlements.
Business and Commercial
Full-service commercial legal solutions covering asset protection, debt recovery, business succession, and trust structures. We advise on stamp duty strategies, liquor licensing, and commercial leasing while providing dispute resolution for contract and debt recovery matters.
People
Fiona Giblin
Managing Principal
Leading commercial lawyer with expertise in property and corporate transactions. Oversees firm strategy and client service delivery across multiple practice areas.
Kathryn Emeny
Principal
Specialist in class action litigation and complex dispute resolution. Leads major fire-related group actions with significant trial experience in high court matters.
Brendan Pendergast
Special Counsel
Will disputes expert handling contested estates and family provision claims. Provides strategic advice on inheritance rights and estate litigation across Victoria.
John Cramp
Senior Lawyer
Personal injury specialist focusing on workCover and motor vehicle claims. Manages high-volume caseloads with emphasis on client communication and timely compensation outcomes.
Heather Quigley
Conveyancer
Property law expert specialising in residential and commercial conveyancing. Handles complex title issues and settlement processes with a client-focused approach to property transactions.
Questions
Why are legal documents sometimes hard to understand?
We use plain English to minimise jargon. If any document is unclear, our team will explain it in simple terms during your case.
Do you store legal files after case completion?
Files are typically destroyed after seven years unless specifically requested for retention by the client.
How do you decide which clients to accept?
We assess potential conflicts, legal integrity, and our expertise to ensure we can provide effective representation while maintaining professional standards.
What payment options exist for legal services?
Fees are calculated hourly or by statutory scales. We provide cost estimates upfront and discuss payment plans for personal injury cases.
Is first consultation free for injury claims?
Yes, initial personal injury consultations are free. We provide honest case assessments without upfront charges.
Do you offer No Win No Fee arrangements?
Yes, we offer No Win No Fee for personal injury claims to ensure access to justice regardless of financial circumstances.
