Ellis & Read Legal cuts through legal complexity with clear advice, strategic thinking, and steadfast advocacy—protecting ideas, brands and businesses across Victoria and Australia, every single day.
Ellis & Read Legal is a boutique law firm founded by Emma Ellis and Daniel Read, two experienced practitioners who believe legal advice should be clear, practical, and accessible. We specialise in Intellectual Property and Business & Commercial Law, serving clients across Melbourne and Australia. Our approach is straightforward: we speak plain English, offer fixed-fee arrangements where possible, and focus on quick resolution of legal issues. Whether you're protecting an innovative idea, navigating a complex commercial dispute, or structuring a business transaction, we provide the strategic legal guidance you need without the unnecessary complexity that often accompanies legal services.
Comprehensive IP protection including infringement audits, takedowns within 24 hours, cease-and-desist letters, litigation support, trade-mark filing, and strategic portfolio management. We safeguard your innovations, brands, and creative works with precision and speed.
Complete commercial legal support covering shareholder agreements, supply contracts, consumer-law compliance, business sales and purchases, and dispute resolution. We structure deals that work, resolve conflicts efficiently, and ensure your business operations comply with all relevant regulations.
We discuss your situation, understand your goals, and outline the best legal approach for your specific needs.
We gather necessary documentation, analyse the legal landscape, and develop a comprehensive action plan with clear timelines.
We execute the strategy with precision, keeping you informed at every step while managing all legal procedures efficiently.
We achieve your desired outcome through negotiation, settlement, or litigation, ensuring sustainable long-term protection for your interests.
"Ellis & Read secured a $250,000 IP settlement for our software company within 8 weeks of engagement."
— Tech Startup CEO"After 18 months of contract disputes, Daniel Read resolved our supplier disagreement in just 6 weeks with a favourable outcome."
— Manufacturing Director"Emma Ellis fast-tracked our trade-mark registration in 3 months, protecting our brand before our major product launch."
— Consumer Goods FounderYes, we provide fixed-fee quotes for most standard legal services including trade-mark applications, contract reviews, and business structure advice, giving you cost certainty from the outset.
Most disputes settle through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. We only recommend court proceedings when necessary and always explore settlement options first to minimise costs and time.
Trade-mark applications typically take 3-6 months, contract negotiations 2-8 weeks, and dispute resolution 6-16 weeks depending on complexity. We provide realistic timelines during our initial consultation.
Either Emma Ellis or Daniel Read will personally manage your matter from start to finish, ensuring continuity, expertise, and direct access to senior legal counsel throughout the process.