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Julian Blanchard

Julian Blanchard

Principal Blanchard Legal

Burleigh Heads, QLD

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About Julian

Julian Blanchard is the esteemed principal of Blanchard Legal, bringing over 30 years of diverse legal expertise to his role. His career includes significant tenures as general counsel for prominent companies like Billabong International, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, and Schneider Electric. Julian's legal acumen is further augmented by his academic contributions as a corporate law lecturer and his attainment of a Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide, focusing on the information needs and rights of shareholders. Admitted to practise in several Australian jurisdictions, including the High Court of Australia, Julian combines rigorous legal analysis with a commitment to clarity and excellence. He is known for his incisive and smart approach, offering clients simplified solutions grounded in extensive experience. At Blanchard Legal, Julian leads efforts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective corporate and commercial legal services. His firm specialises in drafting and negotiating contracts, trademark strategies, intellectual property advice, and resolving contractual disputes. Julian has also made notable contributions to the field of fashion law, being the author of the leading Australian book on the subject, Fashion Law: The Complete Guide. Julian has held key advisory and leadership roles, such as Chairman of Advisory Boards at Armadillo & Co and OneTeaspoon, and he has served as acting legal counsel for Accor Vacation Club. His previous senior positions at Allens Linklaters and various corporate entities highlight a comprehensive understanding of both legal practice and business operations.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Resume

Experience

Director

Surfing Queensland

Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 4 months

Company Secretary and Australian Legal Counsel

Surf Lakes Holdings Ltd

Feb 2023 - Present • 3 years 8 months

Chairman Advisory Board

Chairman Advisory Board

Armadillo & Co

Nov 2019 - Jun 2024 • 4 years 7 months

Senior Lawyer

Senior Lawyer

Lawyers On Demand

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 years 9 months

Acting Legal Counsel

Acting Legal Counsel

Accor Vacation Club

May 2018 - Feb 2019 • 9 months

Chairman Advisory Board

Chairman Advisory Board

OneTeaspoon

Nov 2017 - May 2020 • 2 years 6 months

Senior Lawyer

Grants Law

Nov 2015 - Aug 2017 • 1 year 9 months

Director

Blanchard Legal

Oct 2014 - Present • 12 years

Senior Vice President Legal & Compliance

Senior Vice President Legal & Compliance

Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Dec 2012 - Aug 2014 • 1 year 8 months

International General Counsel

International General Counsel

Billabong

Dec 2012 - Sep 2012 • -1 years -3 months

General Counsel - Australia/Pacific

General Counsel - Australia/Pacific

Schneider Electric

Apr 2004 - Nov 2005 • 1 year 7 months

Senior Associate

Allens Arthur Robinson

Jun 2000 - Mar 2004 • 3 years 9 months

Education

Ph.D, Corporate Governance

Ph.D, Corporate Governance

University of Adelaide

1995 - 1999

LL.B (Hons), Law

LL.B (Hons), Law

University of Adelaide

1983 - 1986

Awards

1997

Vice Chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching

Flinders University

Contact information

Burleigh Heads, QLD

9/43, Township Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLDWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Julian Blanchard
Specialisations: Business and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Competition and Consumer Law
Region: QLD

Last checked: 25 Apr 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Intellectual Property

Patents and Trademarks