Mat Sherwell is our principal who has a long history of assisting local government to achieve their outcomes. He is passionate about local government and enjoys the collaboration and complex problem-solving required to address the challenges faced by agencies today. An effective communicator, Mat shares his experience and knowledge of local laws with our clients and embraces opportunities to provide training workshops and present at industry conferences. To discuss your requirements for legal representation or training, please email Mat directly at [email protected].
Our Senior Associate is Kirsty Leskie. Kirsty is an experienced lawyer, specialising in prosecution and enforcement matters for local government agencies in rural and regional Victoria. Kirsty regularly appears in Victorian Court and Tribunals of all levels and provides advice and training to her clients for the benefit of the community. To find out how Kirsty can exceed your expectations of legal services, email [email protected].
Angela Avramoska is our Junior Lawyer and the newest member of the team. Angela is enthusiastic about working in our area of law and our clients will benefit from her ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and navigate complex situations. Angela is available at [email protected].
A team of paralegals, Patrick Hatzipavlis, Owen Heares, Sara Jovanovic, and Eamon Sherwell support our lawyers. Our paralegals are at varied stages in their law careers and provide significant assistance in the delivery of our legal services. As a client of SHM Lawyers, you'll find them friendly, efficient, and eager to provide exceptional service to our clients. For our paralegals and general office inquiries, email [email protected].
Paul Kellett is our Business Services Manager, focusing on the growth and development of the practice. Highly organised, with the ability to take on new challenges and priorities, Paul maintains the smooth running of our operations. As an experienced finance professional, Paul brings a new perspective and additional skills to our law practice. Always eager to hear feedback from our clients to improve, you'll find Paul approachable and available at [email protected].