https://independentlegal.com.au/contact daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Contact https://independentlegal.com.au/lewis-seelenmeyer daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626487683788-RJ2IGIAX0CMISWTU4YEY/unsplash-image-_JBKdviweXI.jpg Lewis Seelenmeyer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://independentlegal.com.au/alex-roth daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626489658249-5LNT5EDKXOSY5Y72OMSN/unsplash-image-688Fna1pwOQ.jpg Alex Roth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://independentlegal.com.au/banking-and-finance daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://independentlegal.com.au/commercial-disputes daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626148579572-A3V3MC9DQGRUK7V3WLSO/unsplash-image-1FxMET2U5dU.jpg Commercial Disputes - Acted for publicly listed financier and the appointed receivers and managers of the collapsed largest independent stockbroker in Australia and New Zealand in recovering funds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/694ce98c-13cc-4449-80c4-5f8010bc645e/unsplash-image-1HEDPbH6HIE.jpg Commercial Disputes - Advised Australia's largest logistic provider in relation to the restructure of an ASX listed iron ore company, being the first time an Australian mining company has managed to restructure itself with the support of lenders, suppliers and shareholders in such an innovative and consensual way in order to avoid insolvency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626154477540-56QRKZTOOBZ5718SI58P/unsplash-image-pMs3Mzb5mIU.jpg Commercial Disputes - Acted for defendant company and liquidator in the successful defence of a multimillion dollar construction claim relating to the design, construct and commission of a coal washing and processing plant, as well as further issues under the Insurance Contracts Act involving insurer's liability, misrepresentation and fraudulent non-disclosure. https://independentlegal.com.au/about-us daily 1.0 2025-09-26 https://independentlegal.com.au/associates daily 0.75 2025-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626485605015-ZWS00C9GTZ41BRX28N2L/Matthew-Tenace-independent-legal.jpg Associates - Matthew Tenace Solicitor Professional Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) (UTS) Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Deakin) Master of Commerce (Accounting) (USyd) Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Economics) (CSU) Chartered Accountant (CA) CAANZ Principal Areas of Practice Banking & Finance Commercial and Business Law Independent Legal Advice Guarantor Advice Employment History and Experience Matt joins Independent Legal as a solicitor, however Matt has extensive experience in commercial banking & finance having worked for some of largest financial institutions in Australia, including Westpac Group, Commonwealth Bank, GE Commercial and Chartered Accounting firm Hall Chadwick. Matt completed his Professional Legal training at Independent Legal and was admitted to practice law in 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1626485992897-C92CO9FKJHELSEJTMO3V/Rose-Wilson-independent-legal.jpg Associates - Rose Wilson Solicitor Professional Qualifications Diploma-in-Law Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) (in association with University of Sydney, Law Extension Committee) Macquarie University (Modern History / Philosophy) Date of Admission February 2016 Principal Areas of Practice Banking & Finance Commercial and Business Law Independent Legal Advice Guarantor Advice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/9dbe79a4-ea16-48b1-becc-821f3dd61fc4/placeholder.jpg Associates - Kaesha Grauaug Solicitor Professional Qualifications College of Law, Diploma of Practical Legal Training Macquarie University, Bachelor of Social Sciences and Law, Major in Criminology Date of Admission • November 2022 Principal Areas of Practice Banking & Finance Commercial and Business Law Litigation support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/656a4ea1-af61-4163-8052-d8841714b582/placeholder.png Associates - DEMI FARAH Solicitor Professional Qualifications The University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws) The University of New South Wales (Master of Laws) Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice Date of Admission • November 2023 Principal Areas of Practice Banking and Finance Business, Commercial and Corporate Law Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support Equity and Trusts Insolvency Law Real Property Experience Demi was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2023 and has gained experience across all areas of law, having appeared in both Federal and state courts. Demi has a developing specialisation in corporate, commercial and taxation law, with a particular focus on working in the commercial disputes team at Independent Legal. In this role, Demi provides comprehensive and strategic advice to resolve complex legal disputes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/9dbe79a4-ea16-48b1-becc-821f3dd61fc4/placeholder.jpg Associates - Joel Savage Solicitor Professional Qualifications Macquarie University, Bachelor of Law, Major in Corporate and Commercial Law College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Date of Admission March 2021 Principal Areas of Practice Banking & Finance Commercial and Business Law Independent Legal Advice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60d117927407ec723f6b3a23/1627000265512-C9K7WJHU0N439VK92GE3/unsplash-image-E8dAbseeFLo.jpeg Associates - Karen Roth Office Manager Principal Areas of Responsibility Office and Trust Accounts Staffing and Office Management Karen’s experience Karen has 5 years experience in legal office management and prior to that was a commercial banker for over 20 years.