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Matthew HicksPartner Melbourne Office |
Phone: 03 9629 7411 Fax: 03 9629 7422 |
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws - University of Melbourne, 1986
- Master of Laws - University of Melbourne, 1995
- Bachelor of Commerce - University of Melbourne, 1986
- Accredited Specialist - Commercial Litigation, 2004
Key Service Areas
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Commercial
- Domestic building
- Employment
- Insolvency
- Property
- Retail leasing
- Wills and estates
Background
Matthew is very experienced in commercial litigation, debt recovery and insolvency law. He has previously been managing partner of boutique litigation law firms in Melbourne and joined the predecessor firm of Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams in October 2002 where he was made a Partner in February 2003.
Matthew attends all courts and tribunals for pre-hearing conferences, directions hearings and mediations and is a skilled negotiator. He welcomes the opportunity to give presentations on all aspects of court procedures and the litigation process. He believes in systems and strategy for the conduct of litigation and will discuss steps that can be taken to ensure that the cost of litigation does not become disproportionate to the amount in dispute.
Interests
Matthew's other interests include piano playing, soccer, football, rowing and cricket.
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Victoria
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Admitted in Western Australia and Queensland
Memberships
Law Institute of Victoria - Courts Practice Committee of the Litigation Lawyers Section
