Nilesh Bansal is the Principal Lawyer at Aurelia Legal, where he leads the firm's migration and general law practice. With over 13 years of experience in Australian immigration law, Nilesh combines his expertise in family and commercial law to offer strategic, detail-oriented solutions to complex legal issues. He provides comprehensive advice to individuals, families, and businesses on a range of migration matters, including employer-sponsored and skilled migration visas, partner and family visas, business innovation pathways, and tribunal appeals. Before embarking on his legal career, Nilesh amassed over 20 years of experience in a senior government role, where he also excelled in training professionals in leadership and planning. This experience enhances his analytical approach and his ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and discipline. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, Nilesh is dedicated to making legal processes accessible, providing clients with clear and pragmatic guidance. In his role at Aurelia Legal, Nilesh has played a pivotal role in assisting over 1,000 clients in achieving migration success. His expertise extends to healthcare migration, where he assists registered nurses, AINs, and other medical professionals. Additionally, he offers employer compliance consulting for skilled visa sponsorships and delivers continuous professional development and immigration law updates to industry professionals and human resources teams. Nilesh's extensive practical experience is grounded in a solid academic foundation. He earned his Juris Doctor from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Leo Cussen Centre for Law, both with distinction. A Registered Migration Agent since 2013, he also holds a Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law from Victoria University. Additionally, his educational background includes advanced degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies, as well as Weapons Technology, reflecting his strategic insight and comprehensive understanding of complex issues.
Principal Migration Lawyer and CPD Presenter
Aurelia Legal Pty Ltd
Mar 2024 - Present • 2 years 8 months
Lawyer
Nov 2023 - Present • 3 years
Senior Migration Lawyer
ASA lawyers
Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 • 5 months
Migration Lawyer
Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne
Apr 2022 - May 2023 • 1 year 1 month
Registered Migration Agent
N Square Education and Migration Consultancy
Feb 2018 - Apr 2022 • 4 years 2 months
Registered Migration Agent
Trident Education and Migration Consultancy
Aug 2013 - Feb 2018 • 4 years 6 months
Peacekeeper
United Nations
May 2001 - May 2002 • 1 year
Commissioned Officer
Indian Army
Jun 1992 - Sep 2012 • 20 years 3 months
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
2021 - 2021
Juris Doctor, Law
Monash University
2018 - 2021
Grad Cert in Australian Immigration Law, Immigration Law
Victoria University
2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Defense and Strategic Studies
University of Madras
2005
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Weapons Technology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
1999
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Mumbai
1986
Last checked: 11 Mar 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
