Phil Shannon

Phil is a highly experienced general commercial and property lawyer with a background of providing top level legal advice to corporate, commercial, central and local government and private clients.

Phil advises clients on a wide range of commercial projects, including business structuring, acquisitions, legal due diligence, contract and commercial law matters and asset protection.

Phil also has extensive experience in franchising law, property development and leasing, national infrastructure  projects and Public Works Act compensation claims.

Phil has also advised and represented clients across a range of professional sports matters. This includes player contracts, disciplinary processes, stadium access and hosting agreements, sponsorship compliance, and event negotiations. Phil’s work has spanned major national and international sporting codes, government entities, and event organisers, providing strategic legal support from contract negotiation to dispute resolution.

"I characterise my legal advice and support as practical, pragmatic, professional and commercially sound. I enjoy the leadership and managerial aspects of being a partner in a law firm and mentoring younger lawyers to enable them to deliver outstanding service to clients."