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GLOBAL LAW FIRM · CLIENTS IN ANY COUNTRY
A global law firm
for wherever
you're coming from.
Collins Quarters is a law firm registered in Melbourne, Australia, with a back office in Chennai, India. We advise individuals, families and businesses from any country — on visas, property, investment, business, family and estate matters.
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REGISTERED OFFICE
Melbourne, Australia
SE 2 4/24-28 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Our registered law firm address and Australian legal team.
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BACK OFFICE
Chennai, India
Case preparation, documents and client support — so your matter keeps moving across time zones.
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CLIENTS WORLDWIDE
Any country
Consultations by video call, documents signed electronically and fees quoted in writing — wherever you live.
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The FirmA global law firm.
A global law firm.
Registered in Australia, serving clients everywhere.
- Led by founder Shree Seevanathan — J.D. and Ph.D. in Law, 12+ years in legal practice
- Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
- Member of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce
- Rated 5.0/5 from 8 Google reviews
- Fixed or capped fees, quoted in writing before work starts
Collins Quarters is a global law firm. Our registered office is in Melbourne, Australia, and our back office is in Chennai, India. Clients come to us from Australia, India and countries around the world, and we can help you wherever you are coming from.
We advise on visas and migration, property and FIRB approvals, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, family law, wills and estates and dispute resolution.
You can work with us entirely remotely: consultations by video call, documents signed electronically and clear written advice. If part of your matter is governed by another country's law, we tell you upfront and work alongside qualified local counsel there.
More About UsWho We Help
Wherever you're from, start here
Most of our clients have a connection to more than one country. These are the matters we are asked about most often.
Moving to Australia
Skilled, employer-sponsored, partner, family and business visas, from eligibility check to lodgement.
Visas & migrationBuying Australian property from overseas
FIRB approval, foreign purchaser duty, contract review and settlement for buyers living outside Australia.
Property & FIRBExpanding your business into Australia
Company set-up, foreign investment approvals, contracts and structuring for overseas businesses.
Market entryHiring staff from overseas
Sponsor accreditation, nominations and ongoing sponsor obligations for Australian employers.
Employer sponsorshipFamily matters across borders
Separation, parenting and property settlements where a party, child or asset is in another country.
Family lawWills and estates with overseas assets
Wills, powers of attorney and probate for families with property or beneficiaries in more than one country.
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Tell us about your matter
Send a short summary through our free case assessment. A lawyer reviews it and replies with next steps.
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Meet us by video call
Book a consultation at a time that suits your time zone. There is no need to travel to Melbourne or Chennai.
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We handle it remotely
Documents are signed electronically and you get written updates as the matter progresses.
Practice Areas
Full-Service Legal Capability
Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your needs. Practical advice. Strategic approach. Proven results.
Dispute Resolution
LitigationArbitrationMediation
Litigation, arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Immigration & Visa
VisasMigrationMobility
Business visas, investor visas, work permits, PR, and migration advice.
Property & Real Estate
PropertyReal EstateLeasing
Property transactions, due diligence, leasing, and real estate development.
Employment & Workplace
EmploymentWorkplaceHR
Employment contracts, workplace policies, terminations and compliance.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&ADealsDue Diligence
Buy-side and sell-side advisory, due diligence, deal structuring and post-close integration.
Investment & Structuring
TaxStructuringCompliance
Tax-aware advisory, cross-border planning and corporate structuring for market entry.
Family & Private Clients
Family LawWillsTrusts
Family law, estate planning, wills, trusts and succession planning.
International Advisory
Cross-BorderGlobalAdvisory
Legal advice for clients in any country, coordinated with local counsel where another law applies.
Cross-Border CorridorsDiscuss this corridor →
Matters that start in one country and finish in another
Select a corridor to see how the work is split between Australia and your home country.
Indian companies entering Australia
Chennai handles the India-side restructure, board approvals, ODI and FEMA compliance. Melbourne handles ASIC registration, ABN/TFN, FIRB where required, employer sponsorship and operational contracts. ECTA structuring and DTAA planning run across both desks.
How the work splits
CHENNAIEntity restructure, board approvals, ODI / FEMA
MELBOURNEASIC registration, ABN & TFN, FIRB submission
MELBOURNEEmployer sponsorship and visa nomination
BOTHECTA structuring, DTAA planning, single fee estimate
$1.3B
Raised FIRB screening threshold for Indian investment in non-sensitive sectors under ECTA
Our Lawyers
Meet Our Lawyers
Experienced legal professionals dedicated to delivering strategic solutions and exceptional results.
Founder & Principal ConsultantShree Seevanathan
Melbourne, Australia
Immigration LawStartup LawTrademark Law
12+Years Experience
Ph.D. in LawLegal Strategy
Shree Seevanathan is an esteemed Principal Consultant with over a decade of experience in the legal services industry. Backed by a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Southern Queensland, she has established herself as a leader in her field. Shree's expertise spans complex domains including Immigration Law, Startup Law, and Trademark Law, where she provides high-level strategic consulting. Her distinguished career includes key roles as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Victorian Government, a Principal Consultant at Vymigrate Global Mobility, and Director-level positions in operations and international property.
Principal ConsultantFatima Dennaoui
Melbourne, Australia
Family LawHuman RightsSocial Justice
10+Years Experience
LLBVictoria University
Fatima Dennaoui is the Principal and founder of Dennaoui Lawyers. Fatima graduated from Victoria University in 2010 with a double degree in Law and Arts, and completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law in 2011. She has been practising as a Solicitor in the State of Victoria since then, with extensive experience in migration law, family law, and human rights advocacy.
Indian LawyerYogha Dharshini
Chennai, India
Commercial LawCross-Border AdvisoryContracts
8+Years Experience
LL.MInternational Law
Yogha Dharshini is a qualified Indian lawyer with a strong academic foundation in both business and law. Holding a BBA LLB (Hons) and an LLM in International Law and Organisation, she brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and deep legal expertise to the firm. Yogha specialises in commercial law, cross-border trade, and international regulatory frameworks, advising clients on complex contractual arrangements and business structuring across jurisdictions.
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Client Reviews
What Clients Say
5.0
8 Google reviews
“I cannot recommend Shree and the team highly enough. They truly made mine and my partner's dreams come true. Before finding Shree, we had attempted to handle on…”
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Grace Rafael
June 2025 · Google review
“Shree is an amazing immigration lawyer. She took care of everything and guided us through the entire process. She was always helpful, patient, and kind. She ans…”
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Grace Banning
June 2025 · Google review
“I highly recommend this company! From start to finish, my experience was absolutely fantastic. I would confidently send anyone their way.”
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Rocky Zita
July 2026 · Google review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Collins Quarters is a global law firm. Our registered office is at SE 2 4/24-28 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, and our back office is in Chennai, India. The firm is led by founder Shree Seevanathan (J.D., Ph.D. in Law) and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.
Yes. We act for clients from any country. Consultations take place by video call, documents are signed electronically and advice is given in writing, so you do not need to travel. Many of our clients live overseas and need help with an Australian visa, property purchase, business, family or estate matter.
Our clients come from Australia, India and many other countries. What matters is not where you live but which law applies to your matter. We advise directly on the matters we are qualified to handle, and where part of a matter is governed by another country's law, we tell you upfront and work alongside qualified local counsel in that country.
Our Chennai, India back office supports our legal team with case preparation, document handling and client support. Because Chennai and Melbourne sit in different time zones, it helps keep matters moving and makes it easier for clients in South Asia, the Middle East and Europe to reach us during their working day.
We advise on visas and migration, employer sponsorship, property and conveyancing, FIRB foreign investment approvals, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, family law, wills and estates, and dispute resolution. Each practice area page explains what is involved and what it costs.
Foreign persons generally need Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval before buying residential property in Australia, and most states charge an additional foreign purchaser stamp duty. Rules change, so get advice before you sign a contract. We handle FIRB applications, contract review and settlement for buyers who live overseas.
We offer fixed fees, capped fees and hourly rates. You receive a written fee estimate before any work starts, and invoices can be paid online from overseas. Your first case assessment through our enquiry form is free and confidential.
Send us a short summary of your matter through the free case assessment form, or book a paid consultation directly. A lawyer reviews your enquiry and replies with next steps, wherever you are writing from.
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