Matthew Baker-Johnson is a highly regarded principal lawyer with extensive experience in commercial and corporate law. Based in the Greater Melbourne Area, he provides expert advice across a wide array of business, property, and private client matters. As the preferred lawyer for some of Melbourne’s leading business brokers, Matthew regularly represents business owners, landlords, accountants, Owners Corporations, high net worth individuals, executors, administrators, and real estate agents in their business and personal affairs. His extensive portfolio includes advising on transactions within the hospitality and tourism sectors, involving the sale and purchase of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, motels, and leisure facilities. Additionally, he possesses significant experience representing professional service firms, including real estate agencies, telecommunication businesses, and bookkeeping firms. Matthew is adept in handling industrial business deals for sectors such as wholesale, import, B2B, and manufacturing businesses. In the realm of property, Matthew has provided comprehensive advice on residential, commercial, and industrial property transactions, including commercial leasing and various building contracts and project management agreements. His legal acumen extends to a wide range of dispute resolution services, encompassing board deadlocks, shareholder disputes, commercial disputes, debt recovery, and estates litigation. Clients commend Matthew for his pragmatic and straightforward approach to legal issues, exceptional project management capabilities, and unwavering commitment to delivering effective legal solutions. As a regular commentator on commercial legal issues, he thrives on collaborating closely with clients and their advisers to ensure seamless progression of matters. Matthew’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Monash University, reflecting a solid foundation in legal and political disciplines. Since 2011, he has been self-employed as the principal at Avery Commercial Lawyers, where his leadership and legal expertise continue to benefit the firm and its clients profoundly.
Principal
Avery Commercial Lawyers
Jan 2011 - Present • 15 years 10 months
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Monash University
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (Politics)
Monash University
2000 - 2003
Last checked: 1 Apr 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
