MST Lawyers is a dynamic mid-tier commercial and private client legal practice
Award-winning legal experts dedicated to protecting your business, resolving disputes, and providing tailored solutions across various legal areas
MST Lawyers is a progressive and leading law firm in Melbourne, comprising approximately 60 dedicated lawyers and support staff. Founded in the 1950s, MST has grown from a small firm into a dynamic mid-tier commercial and private client legal practice.
Our clients include individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses—ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises to national and international corporations, including publicly listed companies, retail groups, and franchise groups, many of whom are household names throughout Australia and the world.
MST Lawyers' motto is
"Great service, sensible solutions."
Our lawyers prioritize outstanding service and practical, commercial solutions, believing that people skills are paramount to effective legal service delivery.
Our Services
Comprehensive legal services tailored to your needs
From guiding businesses through complex corporate structures to supporting individuals with personal legal matters, our full spectrum of legal services is designed to provide clients with peace of mind and clarity.
Learn more about how our services can support your legal journey.
Why choose us?
We are dedicated to your success
Our success is built on a foundation of respect, excellence, and dedication to both clients and staff. We are proud of our accolades and strive to make a meaningful difference for everyone we serve.
Our firm boasts significant expertise, having won numerous awards, with several principals accredited and recognized in prominent legal directories.
Personal Attention
Our size is our strength. At MST Lawyers, our partners and lawyers provide personal attention to every matter, ensuring your legal needs are met with care and dedication.
Multidisciplinary Practice Areas
From private clients to corporations, we offer a wide range of legal services equipped to handle any legal challenge.
Commitment to Clients and Staff
We treat everyone with the utmost respect. MST Lawyers focuses on delivering exceptional service and practical solutions for all legal matters.
Awards and Recognitions
Celebrating our strengths
"Best Law Firms 2025" by Best Lawyers
recognized MST Lawyers as a Melbourne Tier 1 firm in Franchise Law and a Tier 2 firm in Real Property Law.
Several MST lawyers are recognized as Accredited Specialists by the
Law Institute of Victoria
in areas including commercial litigation (Philip Colman), family law (Carmel Morrison and Denise Foster), wills and estates (Andrea Olsson and Paul Watkins), workplace relations (Chao Ni), and commercial law (Paul Watkins).
MYOB Franchising Council of Australia
awarded us the Excellence in Franchising Awards 2017 (Supplier of the Year).
Corporate INTL Magazine
named us the Law Firm of the Year Australia in Franchise Law, 2021.
Our lawyers, including Raynia Theodore and Evelyn Marcou, are recognized as leading experts in franchise and property law by
Best Lawyers
. Additionally,
Who's Who Legal
has identified Philip Colman and Raynia Theodore as franchising legal experts.
Our team member Paul Watkins has been listed by
Doyle's Guide
as a recommended lawyer in Wills, Estates, Litigation, and Succession Planning.
We are proud finalists and winners of various awards, including the
Law Institute of Victoria's
Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year (Finalist 2017, Winner 2018) and
Lawyers Weekly
Partner of the Year (Herbert Fischbacher, Finalist 2017).
Meet our principals
Experts leading our practice areas
MST Lawyers is organized into teams, each led by a principal with specialized experience, ensuring clients receive expert advice tailored to their specific legal matters.
We also support various charitable and community organizations, aiming to make a positive impact.
Contact us via phone, online form, or request a callback to speak with our friendly legal team.
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