Business · Melbourne
Top Business Lawyers in Melbourne
Business lawyers advise on company formation, contracts, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial disputes. This list compares 2 business lawyers practising in Melbourne on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 2
- 0 verified licences
- 0%
- average years in practice
- 9
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Priya Castellano
Out of datePrincipal Lawyer
35 yrs in practice3.4(24)Personal InjuryBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Vietnamese
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Choosing a business lawyer
Look for experience with businesses of your size and industry. Ask about alternative fee arrangements for routine work.
Frequently asked questions
When should a startup hire a lawyer?
Typically at formation, before issuing equity, and before signing significant contracts or raising investment.