Corporate & Commercial
CorporateCommercialM&A
Company formations, contracts, M&A, joint ventures, and strategic commercial advisory.
THREE JURISDICTIONS · ONE MANDATE
Your matter doesn't
stop at the border.
Neither do we.
Australian, Indian and Malaysian-qualified lawyers, each running a full domestic practice — and one connected team when your matter crosses jurisdictions.
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AUSTRALIA
Melbourne
Corporate, property, employment, family, wills and disputes — plus FIRB and market entry for inbound investors.
AUSTRALIA PRACTICE →
INDIA
Chennai
Full-service domestic practice with a dedicated India–Australia cross-border desk for outbound and inbound work.
INDIA PRACTICE →
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
Corporate, property and development, franchise, employment and disputes across the broader ASEAN region.
MALAYSIA PRACTICE →
The FirmInternational law firm.
International law firm.
Local presence in three jurisdictions.
Collins Quarters operates full-service legal practices in Australia, India and Malaysia - staffed by Australian, Indian and Malaysian-qualified lawyers in their own jurisdictions.
Each office runs a complete domestic practice covering corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, property, employment, regulatory and dispute work. When a matter crosses borders, we connect teams under one mandate.
More About UsPractice Areas
Full-Service Legal Capability
Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your needs. Practical advice. Strategic approach. Proven results.
Dispute Resolution
LitigationArbitrationMediation
Litigation, arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Immigration & Visa
VisasMigrationMobility
Business visas, investor visas, work permits, PR, and migration advice.
Property & Real Estate
PropertyReal EstateLeasing
Property transactions, due diligence, leasing, and real estate development.
Employment & Workplace
EmploymentWorkplaceHR
Employment contracts, workplace policies, terminations and compliance.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&ADealsDue Diligence
Buy-side and sell-side advisory, due diligence, deal structuring and post-close integration.
Investment & Structuring
TaxStructuringCompliance
Tax-aware advisory, cross-border planning and corporate structuring for market entry.
Family & Private Clients
Family LawWillsTrusts
Family law, estate planning, wills, trusts and succession planning.
International Advisory
Cross-BorderGlobalAdvisory
Cross-border legal solutions and strategic advisory for global businesses.
Cross-Border CorridorsDiscuss this corridor →
Work that moves between our markets
Select a corridor to see how the Melbourne, Chennai and Kuala Lumpur desks divide the work.
Indian companies entering Australia
Chennai handles the India-side restructure, board approvals, ODI and FEMA compliance. Melbourne handles ASIC registration, ABN/TFN, FIRB where required, employer sponsorship and operational contracts. ECTA structuring and DTAA planning run across both desks.
How the work splits
CHENNAIEntity restructure, board approvals, ODI / FEMA
MELBOURNEASIC registration, ABN & TFN, FIRB submission
MELBOURNEEmployer sponsorship and visa nomination
BOTHECTA structuring, DTAA planning, single fee estimate
$1.3B
Raised FIRB screening threshold for Indian investment in non-sensitive sectors under ECTA
Our Lawyers
Meet Our Lawyers
Experienced legal professionals dedicated to delivering strategic solutions and exceptional results.
Founder & Principal ConsultantShree Seevanathan
Melbourne, Australia
Immigration LawStartup LawTrademark Law
12+Years Experience
Ph.D. in LawLegal Strategy
Shree Seevanathan is an esteemed Principal Consultant with over a decade of experience in the legal services industry. Backed by a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Southern Queensland, she has established herself as a leader in her field. Shree's expertise spans complex domains including Immigration Law, Startup Law, and Trademark Law, where she provides high-level strategic consulting. Her distinguished career includes key roles as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Victorian Government, a Principal Consultant at Vymigrate Global Mobility, and Director-level positions in operations and international property.
Principal ConsultantFatima Dennaoui
Melbourne, Australia
Family LawHuman RightsSocial Justice
10+Years Experience
LLBVictoria University
Fatima Dennaoui is the Principal and founder of Dennaoui Lawyers. Fatima graduated from Victoria University in 2010 with a double degree in Law and Arts, and completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law in 2011. She has been practising as a Solicitor in the State of Victoria since then, with extensive experience in migration law, family law, and human rights advocacy.
Indian LawyerYogha Dharshini
Chennai, India
Commercial LawCross-Border AdvisoryContracts
8+Years Experience
LL.MInternational Law
Yogha Dharshini is a qualified Indian lawyer with a strong academic foundation in both business and law. Holding a BBA LLB (Hons) and an LLM in International Law and Organisation, she brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and deep legal expertise to the firm. Yogha specialises in commercial law, cross-border trade, and international regulatory frameworks, advising clients on complex contractual arrangements and business structuring across jurisdictions.
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Client Reviews
What Clients Say
5.0
8 Google reviews
“I cannot recommend Shree and the team highly enough. They truly made mine and my partner's dreams come true. Before finding Shree, we had attempted to handle on…”
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Grace Rafael
June 2025 · Google review
“Shree is an amazing immigration lawyer. She took care of everything and guided us through the entire process. She was always helpful, patient, and kind. She ans…”
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Grace Banning
June 2025 · Google review
“I highly recommend this company! From start to finish, my experience was absolutely fantastic. I would confidently send anyone their way.”
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Rocky Zita
July 2026 · Google review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Collins Quarters is an international law firm with full-service legal practices in Australia, India, and Malaysia. We have Australian lawyers based in Melbourne, Indian lawyers based in Chennai, and Malaysian counsel covering Kuala Lumpur and the broader ASEAN region. Each practice handles domestic legal matters in its own jurisdiction, and we coordinate seamlessly when work crosses borders.
Our India practice provides full-service domestic legal support: corporate and commercial law, contracts, M&A, technology and IP, employment, real estate, regulatory and compliance, and dispute resolution. Our Indian lawyers are based in Chennai (Villa 246, SNP Signature Villas, Nedugundram, New Perungalathur) and serve clients across Indian jurisdictions. We also run a dedicated India-Australia cross-border desk for outbound and inbound matters.
Our Australia practice handles domestic corporate and commercial work, mergers and acquisitions, property and conveyancing, employment, dispute resolution, family law, wills and estates, and migration and global mobility. Our Australian lawyers are based at SE 2 4/24-28 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 and serve clients nationally.
Our Malaysia practice covers corporate and commercial law, property and development, franchise and distribution, employment, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution. We also coordinate Malaysia-Australia cross-border work, including FIRB-linked investments and ASEAN structuring.
Yes. Because we have legal teams in all three jurisdictions, cross-border matters are handled end-to-end inside the firm. Common workstreams include India-Australia M&A and ECTA-related work, Malaysia-Australia property and FIRB matters, group restructures that span jurisdictions, and global mobility programs that move people between the three markets.
Our India team in Chennai handles the India-side legal work - entity restructuring, board approvals, capital flow, ODI/FEMA compliance - while our Australian lawyers handle ASIC registration, ABN/TFN, FIRB where required, employer sponsorship, contracts, and operational set-up. ECTA structuring and DTAA planning are coordinated across the two desks.
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) assesses foreign investment against Australia's national interest. Under the Australia-India ECTA, Indian investments in non-sensitive sectors enjoy a raised screening threshold of approximately AUD 1.3 billion. All residential property purchases by foreign persons require FIRB approval. Our Australia team handles FIRB applications, while our India and Malaysia teams advise on home-jurisdiction approvals and structuring.
We offer fixed fees, capped fees, and hourly rates. For multi-jurisdictional matters, we provide a single coordinated quote covering Australian, Indian, and Malaysian work so you have one point of accountability. Estimates are provided upfront in writing.
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