Tim Arvanitis

Tim Arvanitis is a dedicated partner at Antunes Lawyers, leading the firm's Corporate and Commercial team with a focus on delivering strategic and pragmatic legal solutions. Tim’s expertise encompasses a comprehensive range of commercial and property transactions, ensuring practical outcomes for clients including private individuals, SMEs, large Australian organisations, and publicly listed companies. Since becoming a partner in 2018, he has been instrumental in guiding clients through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence, and intricate loan arrangements. Tim’s legal acumen extends to negotiating the sale and disposal of business assets, resolving shareholder and contract disputes, and enforcing commercial rights. He is proficient in corporate restructuring and governance, advising on directors' fiduciary duties, shareholder rights, and board compositions. His skills in debt reconstruction and insolvency structuring are invaluable to clients navigating financial challenges. In the domain of employment law, Tim adeptly handles employment contracts and resolves related disputes, ensuring compliance and protecting business interests. He also specialises in protecting intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyright, and patents, and manages all aspects of commercial property transactions, from leasing to development site dealings. His experience in franchising ranges from drafting agreements to resolving disputes, ensuring robust business operations. Tim began his legal journey with Antunes Lawyers in 2015 and has since cultivated significant expertise and leadership. His prior roles include positions at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, Galilee Solicitors, and 16th Floor Wardell Chambers, where he honed his skills in underwiring and legal assistance. Tim holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The Australian National University, underpinning his legal practice with strong academic credentials.