Charles Ah Lan

Senior Associate

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Laws (University of Melbourne)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (University of Melbourne)
  • Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training (Leo Cussen)
  • Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance (ICSA (UK) and CSA)
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Charles Ah Lan Danaher Moulton

Meet Charles

Introduction

Charles brings a versatile and deeply rigorous approach to his practice, having managed his own law practice for 14 years, growing it into a multi-national organisation with offices in 7 countries globally. He also has experience in a range of other legal firms of different sizes, as well as having been an in-house Counsel and Chartered Secretary Consultant for a Software House. At Danaher, his focus is on offering customised service and commercially viable solutions by drawing on his analytical skills and sound systematic thinking.

Legal areas of expertise

  • Commercial
  • Business
  • Franchising
  • Corporate/Corporate Secretarial
  • Leasing
  • Litigation – Commercial & Civil
  • Computer & IT
  • Intellectual Property
  • Property
  • Guarantee Advice
  • Taxation – FIRB
  • Bankruptcy & Insolvency
  • Trusts
  • Employment
  • Building & Construction
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Negotiation
  • Advocacy
  • Estate Planning – Wills & Power of Attorneys

Key industries

  • Small & Medium Business
  • Franchising – Franchisors & Franchisees
  • Trusts
  • Property Developers
  • Builders
  • Contractors & Sub-Contractors
  • Semi Government
  • Not For Profit
  • Accountants
  • Financial Planners
  • Mortgage Brokers
  • Food & Alimentation
  • Transport
  • Hotels & Accommodation

Recognition

Formerly sought out by overseas media in various jurisdictions for commentary on legal aspects on immigration to Australia.

Article on LinkedIn on Estate Planning – Wills and Powers of Attorney

Extra work/interests

Charles is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV, the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association (ACLA), Asian Property Developers of Victoria, Rotary International (Manningham), Business Network International (BNI), French Chambers of Commerce International (FACCI) of Australia, and Scouts Australia. He has previously done pro bono work for Fitzroy Legal Service and Consumer Credit Legal Service.

Recent projects / Experience

Acting for a contractor against a builder. Substantial recovery of debt by advocating and negotiating the client’s position without having to initiate legal proceedings at Court, which offered a commercial outcome with minimal legal costs.

Representing a builder to review and revamp their insurance claim tendering process, and terms and conditions to ensure that they minimise their exposure to risks and liability.

Acting for a not-for-profit semi-government agency to minimise exposure to risk against a software house. Ensuring continuity of access to source code for client use by way of protection under an escrow agreement.