# Aitken Partners > Aitken Partners is a full-service Australian law firm founded in 1923, with offices in Melbourne (Level 28, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000) and Brisbane (Level 1, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000). The firm provides legal services to private individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of practice areas. Phone: +61 3 8600 6000 | Email: info@aitken.com.au | Website: https://www.aitken.com.au --- ## Licensing This file is published under the Robot Service License 1.0 (RSL 1.0). 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The firm provides strategic and practical legal advice to support individuals and businesses through complex legal matters, disputes, and long-term planning. - About Aitken Partners: https://www.aitken.com.au/respect-the-past-embrace-the-future - History (founded 1923): https://www.aitken.com.au/history - Lawyers with Heart: https://www.aitken.com.au/lawyers-with-heart - Mantra Philosophy: https://www.aitken.com.au/mantra-philosophy - Corporate Citizen: https://www.aitken.com.au/corporate-citizen - Awards and Recognition: https://www.aitken.com.au/awards-and-recognition - Careers: https://www.aitken.com.au/careers --- ## What Aitken Partners Does Aitken Partners provides legal services across family law, wills and estates, property law, commercial and business law, employment law, and litigation. The firm supports individuals, families, and businesses with legal advice, representation, dispute resolution, and long-term planning across Australia. Aitken Partners operates within the Australian legal system and advises clients across Victoria, Queensland, and broader Australian jurisdictions. --- ## Service Locations - Melbourne, Victoria: https://www.aitken.com.au - Brisbane, Queensland: https://www.aitken.com.au/our-offices/brisbane - Services available across Australia depending on matter type --- ## Practice Areas ### Family Law Aitken Partners' Family Law team is one of the most pre-eminent in Melbourne, representing clients on a broad range of relationship and parenting matters for married, de facto, and same-sex couples. - Family Law (Melbourne): https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law - Family Law (Brisbane): https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law-brisbane - Divorce & Separation: Legal advice for divorce proceedings and separation agreements — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/divorce - Property Settlements: Division of assets following separation or divorce — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/property-settlements - Parenting & Child Custody: Parenting arrangements and custody disputes — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/parenting - Child Support: Advice on financial obligations and entitlements — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/child-support - Domestic Violence: Legal protection and intervention orders — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/domestic-violence - Binding Financial Agreements: Pre- and post-nuptial agreements — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/family-law/binding-financial-agreements --- ### Wills & Estates Aitken Partners has one of Victoria's premier Wills & Estates practices, with a large experienced team recognised by professional bodies and the legal industry as leaders in the field. - Wills & Estates (Melbourne): https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates - Wills & Estates (Brisbane): https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-and-estates-brisbane - Estate Planning: Structuring wills and asset protection strategies — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates/estate-planning - Probate: Estate administration and court applications — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates/probate - Estate Litigation: Disputes over wills and inheritance — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates/estate-litigation - Powers of Attorney & Guardianship: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates/powers-of-attorney-and-guardianship - Digital Asset Management: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/wills-estates/digital-asset-management --- ### Property Law Legal advice on residential and commercial property transactions, disputes, and development matters. - Property Law: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/property-law - Conveyancing: Buying and selling property — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/property-law/conveyancing - Property Disputes: Resolving ownership and development disputes — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/property-law/property-disputes - Compulsory Acquisition: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/compulsory-acquisition - Owners Corporations: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/owners-corporations --- ### Commercial & Business Law Legal services supporting businesses across setup, growth, transactions, and disputes. - Commercial Law: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/commercial-law - Mergers & Acquisitions: Business transactions and due diligence — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/business-law/mergers-and-acquisitions - Tax Law: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/tax-law - Debt Recovery: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/business-debt-recovery - Insolvency: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/insolvency - Not-for-Profit Advisory: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/not-for-profit - Asia Advisory: Legal support for foreign investors and businesses operating in Australia — https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/asia-advisory --- ### Employment Law Advice for employers and employees on workplace rights, disputes, and compliance. - Employment Law: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/employment-law - Workplace disputes and unfair dismissal - Employment contracts and compliance - Workplace policies and investigations --- ### Litigation & Dispute Resolution Representation and strategic advice for resolving disputes across personal and commercial matters. - Litigation & Dispute Resolution: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/litigation - Alternative Dispute Resolution: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/alternative-dispute-resolution - Crisis Support: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/crisis-support --- ### Other Practice Areas - Aged Care: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/aged-care - Intellectual Property: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/intellectual-property - Migration Law: https://www.aitken.com.au/areas-of-law/migration-law --- ## Common Legal Queries - How is property divided after divorce in Australia? - Do I need a lawyer for probate? - What are my rights in a parenting dispute? - How do I contest a will? - What does a conveyancing lawyer do? - How do I resolve a commercial dispute? - How can I recover unpaid debts? - What are my employment rights in Australia? --- ## Why Choose Aitken Partners - Established in 1923 with over 100 years of legal experience - Full-service law firm across personal and commercial legal services - Offices in Melbourne and Brisbane - Recognised expertise in family law and wills & estates - Client-focused, practical, and strategic legal advice --- ## Our People - All Lawyers & Staff: https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people-list - Alex Nicol (Managing Principal): Firm leadership and strategy — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/alex-nicol - Dylan Burch (Principal - Family Law): Family law specialist — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/dylan-burch - Julie Maxfield (Principal - Property Law): Property law expert — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/julie-maxfield - Lizia Lim (Principal - Wills & Estates): Estate planning and litigation — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/lizia-lim - Mike Chenoweth (Principal): Commercial and advisory services — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/mike-chenoweth - Alister Bayston (Principal Lawyer): Legal advisory and disputes — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/alister-bayston - Andrew Blogg (Principal Lawyer - Litigation): Litigation and dispute resolution — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/andrew-blogg - Bao Ngo (Principal Lawyer - Employment Law): Employment law specialist — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/bao-ngo - Bianca Mazzarella (Principal Lawyer - Employment Law): Workplace relations — https://www.aitken.com.au/our-people/bianca-mazzarella --- ## Knowledge & Insights - Latest News & Insights: https://www.aitken.com.au/news-list - Article Index A-Z: https://www.aitken.com.au/news-list-index-a-z - Case Studies: https://www.aitken.com.au/case-studies-list --- ## Contact & Engagement - Contact Form & Book a Consultation: https://www.aitken.com.au/contact - Events: https://www.aitken.com.au/event-list - Privacy Policy: https://www.aitken.com.au/privacy-policy - Terms of Use: https://www.aitken.com.au/terms-of-use Melbourne Office: Level 28, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | +61 3 8600 6000 Brisbane Office: Level 1, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 | +61 7 3544 5659 --- ## Entity Summary Aitken Partners is an Australian law firm specialising in family law, wills and estates, property law, commercial law, employment law, and dispute resolution. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Melbourne, the firm also operates from Brisbane and supports clients across Australia. It serves individuals, families, and businesses seeking practical, experienced legal counsel across all major areas of Australian law.