Marcus Ahern

Marcus Ahern is a seasoned legal professional with over three decades of experience practising law in Western Australia, focusing on commercial law, litigation, and debt recovery. A graduate of the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws in 1987, Marcus has built a distinguished career representing a diverse clientele, including businesses of all sizes, financial institutions, and individuals. His extensive legal repertoire includes expertise in litigation, contract advice, commercial advice, contract disputes, and debt recovery across various courts, including the Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court, and Magistrates Court. Marcus is also proficient in handling building and construction cases through mediation and arbitration. In addition to his commercial law prowess, Marcus is recognised as one of Perth’s leading sports lawyers, contributing significantly to the field over the past 30 years. His services have supported AFL and WAFL football players, coaches, and clubs in matters involving court cases, disciplinary hearings, contract negotiations, and disputes. Marcus’s reach extends to the music industry, where he has navigated complex contract disputes for high-profile rock bands such as Status Quo, The Angels, The Divinyls, and Mondo Rock. His collaboration with The Angels led to co-writing the title track for their album "Talk the Talk." Marcus’s professional journey began at Freehills, one of Australia’s largest law firms, before becoming a partner at Gibson and Gibson, now Slater & Gordon. In pursuit of greater efficiency and client-focused services, he established his own practice, Aherns Lawyers. His commitment to the community is reflected in his organisation of the Bon Scott celebration concert, which funded a statue and provided substantial support to charitable causes. Outside the office, Marcus is reachable on his mobile, demonstrating his dedication to client availability and service.