Vivienne Goodwin

Vivienne Goodwin is the esteemed founder and principal solicitor of Goodwin & Co Lawyers, where she brings her considerable expertise across migration law, commercial law, corporate law, real estate development, and related legal services to her clients. With over a decade of dedicated service in the field, Vivienne has developed a profound proficiency in navigating Australia's visa landscapes, particularly with respect to business and investment-related visas, the 457 work visa, and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS). Her practice is particularly attuned to the needs of Chinese entrepreneurs with investment interests in Australia, such as real estate development, agricultural projects, and import/export opportunities. Vivienne is adept at managing a comprehensive array of commercial matters, offering her clients meticulous due diligence, and assisting with the drafting of essential commercial documents including shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and call option agreements. Vivienne's ability to amalgamate her knowledge in both immigration and commercial law is one of her defining capabilities, allowing her to effectively support investors and their employees throughout their immigration processes whilst simultaneously handling their business affairs. Her experience is further solidified with substantial engagement in migration-related merits review processes, and she frequently collaborates with barristers for migration appeals in the Federal Magistrates Court. A graduate of the Beijing Broadcasting Institute, Vivienne's early career saw her channel her creative prowess as a writer for notable Chinese television programmes for CCTV and Beijing TV, contributing to newspapers and magazines, and even co-authoring the TV drama 'Yaoshan Love Stories' which screened on CCTV in 1999. Relocating to Australia in 2000, Vivienne continued her media involvement with the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), where she produced and presented live radio programmes in Mandarin. Vivienne's diverse background and robust legal acumen render her a distinguished figure in her field, equipped to deliver specialised and insightful legal services to her clients.