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Michael Wells

Associate

Phone:

+61 (02) 8005 3077

Email:

Michael.wells@blackbaylawyers.com

Office

Sydney, Australia

Level 17, 20 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000

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About Michael

Michael joined BlackBay Lawyers having retired from a professional rugby career spanning over a decade. He brings the meticulous attention to detail and results driven approach that is required in elite sport to his legal practice, in order to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.

 

Prior to joining BlackBay, Michael worked as a Lawyer for Ashburton Services, the legal team servicing the entire investment portfolio of Tattarang and the Minderoo Foundation. This role allows Michael to leverage the knowledge gained across a diverse range of legal matters to accommodate various client matters including: commercial matters, corporate law and regulatory advice, property and employment.

 

Michael holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University, Sydney.

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"I was drawn to legal practice because of the challenge it presents, taking theoretical knowledge and having to apply it to rapidly evolving situations in order to achieve outcomes for clients. It is the pursuit of excellence in practice and results that motivates me to serve the interests of my clients.”

- Michael Wells, BlackBay Lawyers

Practice Focus

Michael excels in the following key areas:

  • Commercial Law

  • Corporate Law & Regulatory Advice

  • Dispute Resolution

  • Employment Law

Experience

  • Advising companies on various commercial contracts to service operations across a vast array of industries, including retail, property, sport and mining.

  • Advising directors’ and companies on the various regulatory compliance matters and corporate transactions.

  • Advising on employment disputes including unfair dismissal and general protection claims.

  • Representing both athletes and sporting teams in contractual negotiations, involving employment and sponsorship agreements, and intellectual property rights, leveraging his personal playing experience and insight to provide tailored solutions.

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