Property Lawyers in Melbourne
Expert legal advice across all aspects of property law — from transactions and conveyancing to leasing and compliance.
With MST Lawyers, your property and leasing matters are in safe hands.
MST Lawyers is a Melbourne property law firm advising businesses, investors, landlords, and property owners across conveyancing and property transactions, commercial and retail leasing, property compliance, and property and leasing disputes. We act on commercial, retail, and industrial property — and on residential conveyancing (buying and selling homes). Note: we do not act on residential tenancy/rental management.
Key takeaways
- MST advises across the full property lifecycle: conveyancing, commercial/retail/industrial leasing, compliance, and disputes.
- As a law firm (not a conveyancing business), MST can advise on legal risk, disputes, and complex transactions a conveyancer cannot.
- Our property team is led by Principal Evelyn Marcou, with strong client reviews across conveyancing and transfers.
- We act for landlords, tenants, investors and developers on commercial, retail, and industrial property.
Legal Services to protect your investments
Explore our service areas below:
Commercial Leasing Services
Our commercial leasing team advises landlords and tenants across commercial, retail, and industrial properties. We provide end-to-end legal support for lease drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Our services include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating lease documents for both Landlord and Tenant (commercial, retail, and industrial leases)
- Lease disputes & resolution
- General advice to tenants and landlords in relation to all leasing matters
Property Transactions & Conveyancing
Buying, selling, or transferring property involves significant legal considerations. Our conveyancing and property law team provides strategic advice to ensure transactions are completed smoothly and in compliance with legal requirements.
Our services include:
- Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
- Development Transactions
- Subdivisions
- Due Diligence
Property Compliance & Risk Advisory
Property compliance and risk issues often arise well before a dispute or transaction fails. MST Lawyers provides practical, preventative advice to landlords, investors and property owners to help identify and manage property and leasing risks early. Our focus is on ensuring compliance with key regulatory obligations, reducing exposure to disputes, and supporting sound commercial decision-making across the lifecycle of a property investment.
Our services include:
- Retail Leases Act compliance and ongoing advisory
- Disclosure obligations for landlords and sellers
- Identifying and managing leasing risks before disputes arise
- Ongoing compliance advice for landlords and property managers
- Risk reviews for investors with single or multiple properties
Property Litigation & Leasing Disputes
Property litigation and leasing disputes often arise when issues are not identified or resolved early.
MST Lawyers advises landlords, tenants, investors and property owners on a wide range of property and lease disputes, including lease enforcement, tenant default, termination, and disputes that emerge after a property sale has completed.
Our property dispute lawyers work closely with MST’s Dispute Resolution & Litigation team to provide clear, commercially focused advice aimed at resolving disputes efficiently and protecting your position.
Where a matter cannot be resolved through negotiation, we offer seamless escalation to formal dispute resolution and litigation, ensuring continuity of strategy from early advice through to resolution.
Need some property law advice?
Book a consultation using our contact form or please contact our office on (03) 8540 0200 or you can email us directly at propertylaw@mst.com.au
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A property lawyer provides legal advice and assistance for buying, selling, leasing, and managing properties. They handle contract reviews, negotiations, dispute resolution, and ensure compliance with property laws.
Yes, having a lawyer review your lease ensures you fully understand your rights and obligations. MST Lawyers can help with lease drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution to protect your interests.
Key factors include rent terms, lease duration, renewal options, maintenance obligations, rent increases, and dispute resolution clauses. Our lawyers can review and negotiate terms on your behalf.
During a consultation, we will discuss your business’s specific needs, review any relevant documents, and provide initial advice on your options. This is also an opportunity for us to understand your goals and outline how our services can support your business objectives.
Your rights depend on the lease agreement and relevant laws. Common rights include exclusive use of the premises, renewal options, and protections under retail leasing legislation.
Conveyancing involves contract review, property searches, financial adjustments, and settlement. Our team ensures a smooth transfer by managing legal requirements and minimising risks.
Retirement village contracts include entry fees, ongoing costs, exit arrangements, and resident rights. Legal review ensures transparency and prevents unexpected financial obligations.
The cost of legal services for property, leasing, and conveyancing varies depending on the complexity of your matter. Some services, like lease reviews or contract drafting, may be offered at a fixed fee, while more complex matters such as disputes or large transactions are typically billed hourly.
At MST Lawyers, we provide transparent pricing and can discuss a cost estimate during an initial consultation. Get in touch with our team to learn more about pricing for your specific needs.
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When you partner with MST Lawyers, you gain a team dedicated to your success. With deep multi-disciplinary expertise, personal service, local Melbourne knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering results, we’re trusted to provide responsive, professional, and effective legal support.
Whether buying, selling, or leasing, we provide expert guidance to protect your investments.
Content reviewed by Evelyn Marcou, Principal
Last reviewed: July 2026