Boutique by design. Top-tier in service. Practical, commercially minded lawyers serving clients across Australia’s eastern seaboard.
TM Collins Law combines tier-one legal expertise with boutique, personal service. Based in Melbourne and the Gold Coast, we advise individuals, families, and businesses across Australia's eastern seaboard with the responsiveness and care you'd expect from a firm that genuinely puts clients first.
20+ Professionals
10
Practice areas
2 Offices (Melbourne & Gold Coast)
Australia-wide
Clients served
A boutique firm with tier-one capability
TM Collins Law started in September 2022, when John Mapleston and Hamish Thomas left a national commercial law firm to build something different. The idea was simple: deliver the same calibre of legal work, but with the personal service and accessibility that larger firms often miss.
Word spread quickly. Clients valued the quality, the honesty, and the speed. In a short time, the firm has grown to a team of 20+ professionals, with offices in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
What hasn’t changed is the foundation: exceptional legal expertise, genuine value, and the client always comes first.
Why clients trust TM Collins Law
Senior lawyers on every matter
You work directly with experienced lawyers, not junior staff who are still learning. This means sharper advice, faster turnarounds, and fewer surprises.
Clear, upfront communication
We explain your options in plain language, keep you updated at every stage, and make sure you always know where things stand. We keep it clear and skip the jargon.
Commercial and practical advice
Our advice is built around your real-world goals, not theoretical legal positions. We focus on outcomes that actually make sense for your situation, your timeline, and your budget.
Broad expertise under one roof
From corporate transactions and property to family law and dispute resolution, you get consistent quality across ten practice areas. You do not need to brief multiple firms.
Our Services
Practical legal support for business owners, directors, and stakeholders. This includes structuring, agreements, acquisitions, and day-to-day commercial advice.
Compassionate, practical guidance through separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and financial agreements.
Efficient, results-driven debt recovery for individuals, businesses, and mercantile agencies. Support covers letters of demand, court proceedings, and enforcement.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Strategic, cost-conscious representation when negotiations break down. We handle contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, professional negligence claims, and more.
Wills, Estates & Succession Planning
Protect what matters most. We help individuals, families, and business owners put the right structures in place for the future.
Commercial & Residential Property
End-to-end conveyancing and property law for buyers, sellers, investors, and developers across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
Strategic legal services across secured lending, property finance, private lending, and loan structuring. We act for borrowers, lenders, developers, and financiers.
Advice for employers and employees on contracts, terminations, unfair dismissal, redundancy, restraints of trade, and workplace disputes.
Clear-headed advice for individuals, companies, and directors facing financial difficulty. We also act for liquidators, administrators, and trustees.
End-to-end legal support for property developers, from site acquisition and off-the-plan contracts through to subdivision, settlement, and owners' corporation setup.
Trusted by individuals and businesses across Australia
Real feedback from clients who value clear communication, quality advice, and a team that genuinely cares about the outcome.
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My wife and I turned to TM Collins for legal help when we bought our first house in Australia, and we couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful experience. Throughout the entire process, we felt completely supported, informed, and confident! The team was fantastic and caring, managing every detail with skill and kindness from our first meeting all the way to settlement day. Their advice was really helpful, especially when it came to understanding the contract and the finer details. Chelsea stood out for her thoroughness and warm, friendly manner, which really made a positive difference. We're so thankful for everything you did for us! Big thanks to everyone at TM Collins! It’s such a joy to know we've made the right choice!
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I have nothing but praise for Alice Growden, an outstanding attorney. Despite the bank's perplexing procedures, she recently managed a title transfer for me, and the process went incredibly smoothly. Alice's commitment and perseverance were very remarkable. She constantly went above and beyond, spending a great deal of time and energy interacting directly with the bank and navigating their intricate requirements. She made a potentially difficult situation seem simple and manageable by keeping me updated at every stage. Alice Growden is the ideal choice if you're searching for a lawyer who is not only informed but also truly dedicated to her clients.
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Chelsea has been absolutely incredible from day one all the way throughout . She is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to give the best advice and support along the way . She went above and beyond for myself and my situation and provided the upmost amount of reliability communication and understanding . Chelsea was always willing to listen and help thankfully she provided me with the ability to move forward in an almost impossible situation. I am extremely grateful to have had Chelsea’s guidance, knowledge , and support along the way . Thank-you Chelsea for your hard work and dedication.
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I crossed paths with Alice Growden in a Facebook chat room for single fathers in Australia. She offered free advice with no inclination from myself that I was looking for a new lawyer. Long story short I employed Alice's services and she achieved more in a month (a lot more) than my previous lawyer did in nearly 9 months. I'm very greatful to Alice and the firm for the achieved outcome and I wish you all the best.
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I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service that your team provides. The efficiency and responsiveness demonstrated by your staff are truly commendable and have not gone unnoticed. I have had the pleasure of interacting with your team on multiple occasions, and each time I have been impressed by their professionalism and dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction. The speed at which my queries are addressed and resolved is remarkable, and it is evident that your team goes above and beyond to deliver high-quality service.
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Please add a 6th star to our review. John was extremely responsive, helpful and knowledgeable towards achieving an excellent result that if not satisfactorily resolved would have had a very serious impact on our business. I commend and recommend John and his team at TM Collins very highly, and he will be my first call for any future legal advice for our business.
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I can not recommend TM COLLINS law firm enough. John’s professionalism and attention to detail was above and beyond. John assisted me on weekends and whenever I required his opinion and help. Even answering while on holidays. Very rare. Callum was also professional and always there to help. I have used them twice and will not hesitate to use them again
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Highly recommend John Mapleston at TM Collins. Outstanding representation, utmost professionalism and personal service. We always felt at ease with John. He was extremely comfortable to approach and talk to at any time. He always responded to our calls and texts straight away and made us feel important, discussing issues. We felt very confident with him and at ease at all times. His representation was outstanding and choice of Barrister outstanding. I would highly recommend TM Collins, John Mapleston. Thankyou John Susie & Grant
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Dear John Thank you so much, John, for your outstanding service and support. I first came to John regarding a business partner dispute matter. Initially, the case was being handled by another lawyer, but unfortunately I was not happy with the service provided. A friend then recommended John to me, and I am truly grateful for that recommendation. Honestly, I do not have enough words to express how much I appreciate all the hard work John put into my matter. From the very first day I handed over the case to him, he worked tirelessly and professionally to achieve the best outcome. He was available even on weekends, after hours, and during his holidays, always making time to assist and guide me through the process. Within just a few weeks, he successfully helped resolve the matter. Throughout the entire process, John listened carefully, remained patient, supportive, and understanding, and his fees were also very reasonable. Once again, thank you so much, John, for your dedication and hard work in resolving this matter. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me. Wishing you all the very best for your future. Thank you Lara silva
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After having a very disappointing experience with another lawyer, I was feeling stressed, frustrated, and unsure about what to do next. Then I was introduced to TM Collins Law through Pradeep, and I truly feel so blessed that I found them. I can't thank Nandini and Pradeep enough for the outstanding support, guidance, and dedication they showed throughout my legal matter. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, honest, and always had my best interests at heart. Nandini, you were absolutely amazing. You always took the time to listen to my concerns, explain everything clearly, and calm me down whenever I was feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Your kindness, patience, and genuine care made such a difficult situation so much easier to deal with. You gave me confidence and peace of mind when I needed it most. Pradeep, thank you for introducing me to TM Collins Law and for your expertise, professionalism, and unwavering support. Your guidance throughout the process was invaluable. Both of you are not only exceptional lawyers but also genuinely caring, approachable, and friendly people who truly look after their clients. Thanks to your hard work and dedication, I achieved the outcome I was hoping for, and I couldn't be more grateful. If I could give TM Collins Law 10 stars or more, I absolutely would! They truly deserve it. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional, compassionate, and results driven legal team. Thank you again, Nandini, Pradeep, and the entire team. I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me.
asanka wijewardena
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Gold Coast Office
Level 2, 194 Varsity Parade
Gold Coast QLD 4228
P: (03) 9098 8702
Melbourne Office
Level 3, 420 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
P: (03) 9098 8702