About MST Lawyers
MST Lawyers has a long and proud history, having grown from a small firm founded in 1959, into a dynamic mid-tier commercial and private client legal practice. Our team of principals, lawyers and support staff are the driving force behind our ongoing growth and success.Over many years, we have developed global networks to further support and assist clients domestically and internationally.MST Lawyers service a diverse range of clients, ranging from individuals, SMEs, national and international corporations (including publicly listed corporations), national retail groups including franchise groups, many of whom are household names throughout Australia and the world.We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in a range of diverse practice areas including:Corporate advisoryCommercial LawFranchising LawDispute Resolution and LitigationInsolvencyIntellectual Property and TrademarksPrivacyEmployment and Workplace Law Family and Relationships Law Wills and EstatesAged Care and Retirement Conveyancing Property and Leasing We strive to develop long-term relationships with our clients; collaborating to understand their businesses and needs. This attitude enables us to deliver the best service and outcomes for them. Our clients can be confident that they will always have the best lawyer looking after their legal needs. We have handpicked our highly experienced team of lawyers who are passionate about their area of discipline and their client's needs.Recent Achievements:2015 - Who’s Who Legal named Philip Colman and Raynia Theodore as franchising legal experts.2016 - Finalist Supplier of the Year, Franchise Council of Australia.2017 - MYOB Franchising Council of Australia Excellence in Franchising Awards 2017 (Supplier of the Year).2017 - Finalist Law Firm of the Year (Medium-Sized Business), Law Institute of Victoria2017 - Herbert Fischbacher Finalist Partner of the Year (Workplace Relations), Lawyers Weekly2015, 2016 and 2017 - John Sier, Philip Colman and Raynia Theodore, listed in the renowned international publication, Who's Who Legal, as franchising legal experts2016 and 2017 - Alicia Hill recognised in The Best Lawyers (Australia) for work in Litigation2018 - Law Institute of Victoria Medium Sized Law Firm of the Year Award (Finalist 2017 and Winner 2018).2021 - Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award (Franchise Law – Law Firm of the Year Australia 2021)2025 - Recognised by Best Lawyers - Raynia Theodore and Evelyn Marcou in the field of franchise law and property law.2025 - ‘Best Law Firms 2025′ by Best Lawyers has recognised MST Lawyers as a Melbourne Tier 1 firm in Franchise Law and a Melbourne Tier 2 firm in Real Property Law.Several MST lawyers are recognised as Accredited Specialists by the Law Institute of Victoria in the areas of commercial litigation (Philip Colman), family law (Carmel Morrison and Denise Foster), Wills and estates (Andrea Olsson and Paul Watkins), workplace relations (Chao Ni) and commercial law (Paul Watkins).Doyle’s Guide listed Special Counsel Paul Watkins as a recommended Wills, Estates, Litigation and Succession Planning Lawyer.
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Featured Awards
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AUSTRALIA™ AWARDS: 4
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN AUSTRALIA™ AWARDS: 1
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 2
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- Top Listed in Mount Waverley with 4 lawyers
- Several MST Lawyers practitioners were recognised in the 2026 Best Lawyers in Australia list.
- Jennifer Sung recognised in the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ - Employment Law
- Raynia Theodore has been named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Franchise Law in Melbourne.
- James sanders - Nominated by Lawyers Weekly for Employment Law Partner of the Year
- Herbert Fischbacher - Nominated by Lawyers Weekly for Senior Partner of the Year - 15 years or more
- Several MST lawyers are recognised as Accredited Specialists by the Law Institute of Victoria for their proficiency in various areas of law.
- 2025 - ‘Best Law Firms 2025′ by Best Lawyers has recognised MST Lawyers as a Melbourne Tier 1 firm in Franchise Law and a Melbourne Tier 2 firm in Real Property Law.
- 2025 - Recognised by Best Lawyers - Raynia Theodore and Evelyn Marcou in the field of franchise law and property law.
- 2021 - Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award (Franchise Law – Law Firm of the Year Australia 2021)
- 2018 - Law Institute of Victoria Medium Sized Law Firm of the Year Award (Finalist 2017 and Winner 2018).
- 2017 - MYOB Franchising Council of Australia Excellence in Franchising Awards 2017 (Supplier of the Year).
- 2016 - Finalist Supplier of the Year, Franchise Council of Australia
- 2017 - Finalist Law Firm of the Year (Medium-Sized Business), Law Institute of Victoria
- 2017 - Herbert Fischbacher Finalist Partner of the Year (Workplace Relations), Lawyers Weekly
- 2015, 2016 and 2017 - John Sier, Philip Colman and Raynia Theodore, listed in the renowned international publication, Who's Who Legal, as franchising legal experts
- 2016 and 2017 - Alicia Hill recognised in The Best Lawyers (Australia) for work in Litigation
- 2015 - Who’s Who Legal named Philip Colman and Raynia Theodore as franchising legal experts