1. Rich. Conveyancing: six lawyers, three with a biography, then nine client managers
Fifteen people do this work, from Bendigo and Swan Hill
Directors and lawyers
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Josh Ennis
Director, Bendigo
Josh advises a diverse range of clients from both the private and public sectors including multi-nationals and SMEs in residential, mixed use and commercial developments for high rise and greenfield projects.
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Having practised in regional Victoria his whole career Josh has also assisted a large number of clients in relation to primary production properties including acquisitions, sales and family farm transfers.
Josh possesses extensive insights into issues related to:
- Private and public acquisition of easements and land (including by compulsory acquisitions)
- Lease of farming land for large-scale infrastructure projects
- Represented landholders in respect to a number of electricity supply, solar farm and battery storage projects in Bendigo, Swan Hill and surrounds.
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Mark Donaldson
Director, Bendigo
Mark is dedicated to providing practical and effective advice in property law.
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Responsible for providing legal advice on a wide range of projects throughout regional Victoria, Mark works extensively with regionally-based land and business owners to assist them in achieving their outcomes in a commercial and practical manner.
Mark’s expertise incorporates:
- Farm sales and acquisitions
- Water connection agreements
- Wind farm development agreements and leases
- Water share sales and acquisitions
- Crown land licensing and leasing
- Easements
- Compulsory acquisitions
- Subdivisions
- Road management and closures
- Family farm transfers and stamp duty structures
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Natalie Diener
Senior Associate, Bendigo
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Shannon Chessells
Associate, Bendigo
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Sarah Hawley
Solicitor, Swan Hill
Growing up in the Swan Hill region and completing her studies in Bendigo, Sarah has built strong connections within rural Victoria, gaining a deep understanding of the local landscape and community needs.
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With a comprehensive knowledge of the property market and its fluctuations, Sarah is highly skilled in handling a wide range of property matters, including :
- Local conveyancing
- Farming-related issues
- Complex property transactions
Sarah is dedicated to providing exceptional support to her clients, offering advice on all property needs while striving to promote growth in the local area. She is passionate about empowering her community through her work, ensuring that each client receives the attention and care they deserve.
With a strong commitment to fostering long-term relationships, Sarah’s expertise and local insight make her a trusted professional for individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of property transactions.
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Yolanda Gardiner
Solicitor, Bendigo
Conveyancing client managers
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Alana Moser
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Dale Boyd
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Georgia Bottams
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Jenny Simmonds
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Lachlan Stark
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Sarah Scott
Client Manager, Swan Hill
Property and development client managers
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Joanne Forde
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Linda Nielsen
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Rebecca Hillier
Client Manager, Bendigo
2. Commercial and succession planning: six lawyers, five with a biography, one client manager
Seven people do this work, from Bendigo and Swan Hill
Directors and lawyers
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Daniel Cole
Director, Bendigo
Daniel is a highly trusted commercial lawyer with 17 years of experience advising clients and professional advisers across a diverse range of industries.
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He has led numerous commercial transactions, restructures, mergers, joint ventures, capital raises, and succession planning initiatives. His industry experience spans agriculture, automotive, manufacturing, grocery and liquor retail, professional services, local government, real estate, commercial construction, and the broader retail sector. As the leader of Beck Legal’s Commercial and Succession Law team, Daniel delivers more than legal advice— he provides commercially grounded strategic guidance that helps clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and litigious landscape. Known for his ability to simplify complex legal issues, Daniel offers practical, outcome‑focused solutions that support long‑term business success.
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Nathan Scott
Director, Swan Hill
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Shaun Stephenson
Senior Associate, Bendigo
Shaun Stephenson has a strong focus in commercial and business transactions, mergers and acquisitions and business operation and succession planning across a broad range of industries including: professional services, manufacturing, real estate, agriculture and agribusiness, automotive, transport, retail, technology, healthcare and family-owned and regional businesses.
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He advises business owners and organisations on strategic legal issues, including ownership transitions, risk mitigation strategies and complex commercial arrangements. Shaun is known for providing practical, simplified and commercially focused advice that helps clients protect and grow their businesses.
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Tegan Milne
Associate, Bendigo
Tegan is an associate commercial solicitor who advises businesses on employment, pre-litigation disputes and succession matters.
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She works closely with large and small business employers to strategically and proactively manage workplace issues, including employee performance, disciplinary processes and dismissals. Tegan brings extensive experience to working with her clients to resolve pre-litigation disputes by providing clear, practical guidance to minimise risk and disruption. Tegan further integrates with business owners to understand how their business works in order to plan and implement effective succession strategies, helping ensure continuity, protect enterprise value and achieve commercially sensible outcomes. Tegan’s approach is pragmatic, solutions-focused and tailored to the realities of running a business.
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Darcy Bibby
Associate, Swan Hill
Darcy advises privately owned businesses, investors and agribusiness operations on commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and business structuring.
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Darcy has a strong focus on strategically structuring and executing transactions that enable clients to acquire, own, grow, restructure and transition the ownership of their businesses, enterprises and assets with confidence.
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Madeline Worme
Solicitor, Bendigo
Madeline is a Solicitor with experience in commercial law, dispute resolution and litigation.
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She has expertise advising clients on commercial contracts, commercial and retail leasing, and sale and purchase of businesses and equity. Madeline is experienced in assisting small to medium sized businesses and supporting complex transactions while delivering practical, business-focused solutions. Madeline demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and delivers clear, strategic and practical advice to clients. Madeline’s background in litigation has shaped her approach to commercial practice and enables her to identify and mitigate risks early, provide clear guidance, and help clients navigate matters with confidence.
Client managers
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Jonah Zoch
Client Manager, Bendigo
3. Wills and estates: one lawyer with a portrait and no biography, four client managers with no portrait
Five people do this work, from Bendigo and Swan Hill
Lawyers
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Kasharni Lehmann-McCall
Associate, Bendigo
Wills and estates client managers
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Jessie O'Brien
Client Manager, Swan Hill
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Mikhaela Collins
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Tylah Dunstone
Client Manager, Swan Hill
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Zoe Spence
Client Manager, Swan Hill
4. Names only. Conveyancing with no portraits and no biographies
Fifteen people do this work, from Bendigo and Swan Hill
Directors and lawyers
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Josh Ennis
Director, Bendigo
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Mark Donaldson
Director, Bendigo
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Natalie Diener
Senior Associate, Bendigo
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Shannon Chessells
Associate, Bendigo
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Sarah Hawley
Solicitor, Swan Hill
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Yolanda Gardiner
Solicitor, Bendigo
Conveyancing client managers
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Alana Moser
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Dale Boyd
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Georgia Bottams
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Jenny Simmonds
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Lachlan Stark
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Sarah Scott
Client Manager, Swan Hill
Property and development client managers
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Joanne Forde
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Linda Nielsen
Client Manager, Bendigo
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Rebecca Hillier
Client Manager, Bendigo
5. One person. Tax, the barest state
Peter does this work, from Bendigo
Lawyers
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Peter Murray
Consultant Solicitor, Bendigo
