Richard Fleming

Director Benelex

Hawthorn, VIC

About Richard

Richard Fleming serves as the Director and founder of Benelex, established in 2007. With over 25 years of wide-ranging experience in commercial law, Richard has developed a strong reputation for advising diverse clients, from ASX-listed companies to innovative startups. His expertise encompasses mergers and acquisitions for mid-cap and private companies, complex software projects for major financial institutions, and the intricate preparation and negotiation of technology licences and service agreements. Richard's proficiency extends to telecommunications agreements, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and restructuring for multinational groups. His advisory services further include strategic procurement projects, customer loyalty programs, and comprehensive competition, consumer, and privacy law consultations. Richard's enduring passion for science and technology notably enhances his capability to support technology-driven enterprises. In addition to his role at Benelex, Richard holds significant positions within the legal community. He is the Chair of the Ethics Committee at the Law Institute of Victoria and a board member of legalsuper, where he chairs the Investment Committee. Previously, he served on Victoria’s Legal Services Board and the board of the Law Institute of Victoria. Richard's extensive career includes a prior partnership at a national law firm, providing a strong foundation for his current leadership and legal endeavours. His commitment to ethics and his innovative approach make him a valuable advisor in the ever-evolving landscape of commercial law.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Resume

Experience

Investment Committee Chair

legalsuper

Feb 2018 - Present • 8 years 8 months

Director

legalsuper

May 2016 - Present • 10 years 5 months

Owner

Startup Legal

Mar 2013 - Present • 13 years 7 months

Member

Legal Services Board

Jul 2010 - Jun 2014 • 3 years 11 months

Owner

Benelex

Jul 2007 - Present • 19 years 3 months

Ethics Committee Chair

Law Institute of Victoria

Jul 2002 - Present • 24 years 3 months

Council Member

Law Institute of Victoria

Jul 2002 - Jun 2005 • 2 years 11 months

Partner

Deacons (now Norton Rose)

Jan 2000 - Jan 2007 • 7 years

Partner, Senior Associate, Solicitor

Dunhill Madden Butler

Jan 1992 - Jan 2000 • 8 years

Contact information

Hawthorn, VIC

66 Pleasant Road, Hawthorn, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Richard Fleming
Specialisations: Business/Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Competition/Consumer Law, Equity/Trusts/Finance, Information technology/Telecommunications, Intellectual Property, IT/Cybersecurity, Privacy, Trade Practices Law
Certification type: Principal without Trust
Region: VIC

Last checked: 13 Jul 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Company Secretarial
Technology Law
Trusts