Colette Chrzanowski LL.B. (Hons) (UK), GDLP
Senior Associate
Expertise:
Colette is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Law team
Experience
Background
Colette acts for a diverse range of clients, including property developers, high-net-worth individuals and companies, property investors, small businesses and charitable organisations.
Colette’s practice spans a broad range of services, including:
– Advising on a broad range of property and commercial transactions;
– Retail, commercial and industrial leasing;
– Aged care and retirement living, including advising residents of lifestyle communities;
– Business and asset sale agreements;
– Residential tenancy disputes; and
– Commercial litigation, dispute resolution and advocacy.
Colette obtained her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and has studied at Deakin University and at the College of Law (Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice). She is admitted to legal practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia.
Prior to joining MDW, Colette spent several years practising as a commercial solicitor, with a focus on property and business law with experience extending to disputes and litigation. This has enabled Colette to bring a commercially focused perspective to her work and draw on her experience to inform practically sound outcomes that align with her clients’ objectives.
Colette has also developed expertise in aged care, retirement living and lifestyle communities, advising residents on their rights, contractual obligations and other legal matters.
Drawing on her experience, Colette is committed to understanding her clients’ individual needs, issues and challenges, taking the time to listen and working collaboratively to achieve the best possible results.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws LLB (1st Class Honors) (UK)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Awards
Recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia 2027
Memberships
Geelong Law Association
Law Institute of Victoria