Jim Abbass

Jim Abbass, the founder and principal lawyer at Create Legal, brings a wealth of experience from an expansive career across various legal spheres. With a robust background in private legal practice, governmental roles, and in-house positions within ASX listed and multinational corporations, Jim is known for his dedication to achieving favourable outcomes and nurturing enduring professional relationships with clients. At Create Legal, he is committed to offering legal solutions that are straightforward, clear, and practical, aligning with clients business objectives. His role as principal lawyer involves providing valuable legal advice, negotiating commercial contracts, and delivering in-house services that prioritise client needs and business goals. Jim's career timeline reflects his extensive expertise. As a Senior Lawyer at ANZ, he specialised in technology law, showcasing his capacity to navigate complex legal landscapes. His tenure as Corporate Counsel at Nutrien Ag Solutions further strengthened his corporate legal acumen. In his earlier roles with the State Revenue Office Victoria and firms like DBA Lawyers and Fletcher Clarendon, Jim honed his skills in property acquisitions and various legal disciplines. Jim's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Monash University, grounding his practice in both legal detail and financial insight. His prior consultancy experience at PwC Australia also adds a dimension of comprehensive legal and tax knowledge to his professional repertoire.