Your business lawyer, on your side
Direct access, clear answers and advice in English, French or Arabic.
How I can help
Most of my work is for small and medium businesses across Melbourne. Before any work starts, you'll know the scope and how you'll be charged.
Buying or selling a business
Contracts, due diligence, lease assignments and settlement for cafés, retail, services and professional practices.
Learn more →Commercial and retail leases
Lease reviews, negotiations with landlords, assignments, renewals and exits, for tenants and landlords.
Learn more →Business disputes
Contract and payment disputes, VCAT matters and negotiated settlements, resolved as efficiently as possible.
Learn more →How it works
1
Tell me about your matter
A free initial consultation, by phone or online. No obligation.
2
Agree the scope and costs
You'll get a written outline of the work and how it's charged: a fixed fee, hourly rates, or a mix of both. If anything changes, I'll tell you first.
3
We get it done
You deal with me directly from start to finish, with regular updates.
What clients say
“Highly recommend Melissa for any business sale. She is responsive, knowledgeable and incredibly organised. The process felt far less overwhelming and the deal settled smoothly.”
“I could not have felt more confident and comfortable buying my first business. Melissa is thorough, efficient and knowledgeable.”
“Melissa helped me resolve a post settlement dispute and managed to resolve it with a lot of creativity and knowledge. Contracts are clearly her expertise.”
Hi, I'm Melissa
I'm in-house counsel for a global technology group, so I know what businesses need from a lawyer: practical advice, clear costs and answers that arrive on time.
Through Melissa Ajram Legal, I help Melbourne business owners buy, sell, lease and protect their businesses. You deal with me directly, in English, French or Arabic.
More about me →Ready to talk?
Book a free consultation to talk through your matter and how costs would work.