LawPM

Clear advice.Strong outcomes.

Partner-led legal advice for transactions and disputes where precision matters most. Advising business owners and their professional advisers on the decisions that shape enduring value.

Legal & TaxIntegrated advice
Partner-ledDirect involvement throughout the engagement
Building lasting partnerships
Trusted AdvisorStrategic insight and a commitment to measurable outcomes

Atrustedextensionofyouradvisoryteam.

Acting as trusted advisors, we bring together commercial judgment, technical expertise and a proactive approach to help clients navigate complexity, seize opportunities and make confident decisions when it matters most.

About us

Lee and Bill founded Law PM with a clear vision: to deliver legal services the way they believed clients deserved – led by experienced professionals, commercially astute and grounded in direct, practical advice that creates value.

Our advice is informed by both legal expertise and commercial judgment. Clients benefit from direct access to senior partners who understand the broader business context, provide clear and practical guidance and see the matter through to its conclusion.

Lee Patouras, Partner at Law PM

Lee Patouras

Partner

lee@lawpm.com.au

Lee provides strategic legal advice to businesses, investors and private clients across a broad range of commercial matters. With a practical, solutions-focused approach, Lee works closely with his valued clients to navigate complex transactions, manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives.

Whether advising on business acquisitions, negotiating commercial agreements, structuring investments or protecting valuable assets, Lee delivers commercially astute advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances.

Recognised for combining technical proficiency with a strong understanding of the commercial realities facing businesses, Lee is committed to building long-term relationships founded on trust, responsiveness and practical outcomes. Clients value Lee's ability to simplify complex legal issues, anticipate challenges and provide clear, strategic guidance at every stage of the transaction or business lifecycle.

With experience acting for businesses ranging from emerging enterprises to established private companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals, Lee is a trusted adviser on both day-to-day commercial matters and significant strategic transactions.

Bill Mavropoulos, Partner at Law PM

Bill Mavropoulos

Partner

bill@lawpm.com.au

Bill commenced his professional career at a Big Four accounting firm before broadening his commercial and advisory experience at a leading mid-tier practice. Bill subsequently specialised in taxation through a prominent professional association, before advancing to junior partner level in private practice. Bill later co-founded a successful tax consulting and advisory firm, bringing together deep technical expertise and commercial insight before transitioning to legal practice.

Bill practices exclusively in taxation and related areas, offering clients the unique perspective of both a former Chartered Accountant and an Australian Legal Practitioner. His practice encompasses complex tax advisory, business and investment structuring, taxation disputes, tax litigation, corporate governance and regulatory matters. Combining technical precision with strategic commercial acumen, Bill advises businesses, high-net-worth individuals and professional advisers on sophisticated taxation issues, delivering practical, outcome-focused solutions in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Areas of expertise

Service Capability

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic legal advice for business acquisitions, mergers, divestments and sales, guiding clients through every stage of the transaction with confidence.

Business Structuring & Succession

Practical advice on business structures, governance and succession planning to protect your interests and support long-term growth.

Estate Planning

Tailored succession strategies to safeguard your legacy, including testamentary trusts, protective trusts and special disability trusts.

Finance

Advice covering loan agreements, security arrangements, refinancing and funding transactions for businesses and investors.

Intellectual Property

Protecting and commercialising your intellectual property through strategic advice on trade marks, licensing and IP agreements.

Commercial Leasing

Advising landlords and tenants on retail, commercial and industrial leasing, from negotiation through to lease preparation and disputes.

Property

Comprehensive legal services for residential and commercial property transactions and developments.

Tax Advisory

Strategic tax advice for businesses and individuals, helping clients navigate complex tax issues while achieving practical and commercially sound outcomes.

Tax Litigation

Experienced representation in tax disputes, objections, audits and litigation, protecting clients' interests through every stage of the dispute resolution process.

Planning & Compliance

Proactive tax planning and compliance services to help clients meet their obligations, manage risk and optimise their tax position.

Governance

Advising clients with tax governance frameworks, risk management and compliance processes to strengthen accountability, meet regulatory expectations and support effective tax oversight.

Media

Sharing what we knowwith the profession.

Bill writes and presents regularly on tax and structuring, published with the Tax Institute of Australia and a familiar voice in tax across the country.

As featured in

The Tax Institute of Australia

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