Michael Fetter
- Principal
- BEc, LLB, LLM
- [email protected]
- +613 8600 9311
A specialist in business/corporate and property matters, Michael is known for his unwavering dedication to his clients. He is committed to delivering strategic outcomes in relation to a range of legal matters, including intellectual property, start-ups, finance, contractual and transactional matters.
Michael Fetter has been recognised on the Best Lawyers List for 2020 – 2023 in the category of Commercial Law.
Highly respected in his fields, Michael Fetter is renowned for his sharp business mind and ability to cut through superfluous legal language to extract essential information to explain to his clients in a straight-talking manner. It is this combination of solid logic, excellent commercial acumen, responsiveness and approachability that has seen Michael invited to sit on numerous company and advisory boards.
When the parameters of traditional solutions impede upon the best outcome, Michael is not afraid to push the boundaries. He thinks outside of the box in order to implement pre-agreed strategy and achieve a practical and commercially sound resolution.
With a genuine passion for business and commerce, Michael also follows the property market closely and relishes in the opportunity to connect with industry peers. Beyond the firm, Michael is a staunch Carlton Football Club supporter. He also enjoys time with his family, running, cycling, meditation and travel.
Being successful is a 24 hour commitment, filled with sacrifice and tough choices
Qualifications & Industry Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
- Masters of Laws, Monash University
- Bachelor of Economics/Commerce, Monash University
- Member of Law Institute of Victoria
- Selected for Commercial Law, Best Lawyers List 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Articles by this author
View AllChanges for Real Estate Agents and Owners Corporation Managers
By Michael Fetter
9 March 2022
Recording: TLFC Law Lunchtime Briefing: Internal Business Disputes
By Michael Fetter
13 October 2021
Best mates starting a company – what could go wrong?
By Michael Fetter
5 October 2021
Verification of online customers: Is your business complying with the new AML/KYC laws?
By Michael Fetter
4 December 2020
Private lending: the red flags
By Michael Fetter
1 October 2019
Tighter Lending by Bank Equals More Private Lending
By Michael Fetter
28 May 2019
Could you Be Contaminated?
By Michael Fetter
7 May 2019
Thinking of buying or selling a Rent Roll?
By Michael Fetter
30 April 2019
Franchisors Beware – the ACCC means business!
By Michael Fetter
25 January 2019
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) Celebrates its 7th Birthday
By Michael Fetter
7 January 2019
Protecting your brand: the importance of a trademark
By Michael Fetter
13 November 2018
Changes to Director Liabilities: Understanding Your Exposure
By Michael Fetter
24 July 2018