Optometry 

Optometry practices rarely stand still, and the legal and commercial demands tend to grow with them. We help owners stay across the full picture with clear, practical advice at every stage of the business.

Good people are the backbone of any optometry practice. We help owners manage employment obligations, handle difficult workplace situations and respond to claims so the practice can keep running smoothly.

Premises are one of the biggest commitments an optometry practice makes. We help owners get lease terms right, manage fit-outs and navigate property acquisitions with clarity and a sharp commercial focus.

Handing over a practice you have spent years building is one of the most significant decisions you will make. We help optometrists plan that transition thoughtfully, protecting value and ensuring the next chapter starts on the right terms.

International optometrists are in high demand across Australia. We help practice owners and overseas trained practitioners cut through the visa and immigration process efficiently and without unnecessary complexity.

Position: Partner - Head of Commercial & Corporate | General Manager
Email: justin.fung@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0409 938 374

Position: Partner - Head of Workplace
Email: stephen.schoninger@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0407 947 998

Position: Partner
Email: ben.ryan@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0407 678 126

Position: Partner
Email: kit.yap@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0403 252 697

Position: Special Counsel
Email: evelyn.burke-shyne@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0481 095 525

Position: Special Counsel
Email: roxy.topham@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0403 157 847

Position: Special Counsel
Email: anthony.ha@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0458 430 963

Position: Special Counsel
Email: aston.chee@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0422 050 516

Position: Senior Associate
Email: marko.novakov@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0475 374 890

Position: Senior Associate
Email: joshua.leslie@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0455 340 661

Position: Senior Associate
Email: romy.sirtes@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0459 596 686

Position: Senior Associate
Email: erica.reed@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0439 807 883

Position: Senior Associate
Email: savanna.russo@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0487 749 122

Position: Senior Associate
Email: victor.zhang@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0428 767 071

Position: Team Manager
Email: rachael.lagana@avantlaw.com.au
Contact Number: 0433 487 065

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