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Ben Fraser

Senior Associate Kahns Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC

About Ben

Ben Fraser is a Senior Associate at Kahns Lawyers, bringing a comprehensive background in corporate and commercial litigation. Since his admission to the Supreme Court in 2018, Ben has developed considerable expertise representing clients across various Victorian State Courts and Tribunals. Ben's practice encompasses a broad range of legal issues, including insolvency litigation where he has acted for liquidators in winding-up proceedings, statutory demand matters, and applications for possession orders. He also regularly advises and represents bankruptcy trustees in the Federal Court, navigating complex bankruptcy processes. In addition to insolvency and bankruptcy work, Ben is experienced in trade mark and intellectual property protection, providing robust representation in Federal Court litigation to safeguard clients’ intellectual assets. His practice extends to debt recovery, retail leasing disputes, franchising conflicts, and representation of sporting clubs, allowing him to assist clients across diverse sectors. Committed to delivering practical and strategic legal solutions, Ben works closely with clients to address their commercial challenges effectively. He holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Victoria University and is based at Kahns Lawyers’ Melbourne office.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Personal Injury

Resume

Experience

Senior Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

Parliamentary Counsel's Office (WA)

Jun 2022 - Present • 4 years 4 months

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel

Parliamentary Counsel’s Office WA

Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 • 4 years 10 months

Legal Officer

Youth Detention Review Commission of Inquiry

Sep 2016 - Nov 2016 • 2 months

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel - Grade 2

Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel

May 2015 - Jul 2017 • 2 years 2 months

Acting Assistant Parliamentary Counsel - Grade 3

Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel

Dec 2013 - May 2015 • 1 year 5 months

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel - Grade 2

Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel

Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 • 2 years

Assistant Parliamentary Counsel - Grade 1

Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel

Dec 2010 - Dec 2011 • 1 year

Trainee Lawyer and Lawyer

Clayton Utz

Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 • 1 year

Judge's Associate to the Hon PDT Applegarth

Supreme Court of Queensland

Dec 2008 - Dec 2009 • 1 year

Education

Master's Degree, Public and International Law

University of Melbourne

2013 - 2019

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

2009 - 2010

Bachelor's Degree, Laws (Hons)/Arts

Queenland University of Technology

2002 - 2008

Bachelor's degree, Laws/Arts

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

2002 - 2008

High School

John Paul College, Brisbane

1997 - 2002

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

5, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Ben Fraser
Specialisations: Business/Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Law, Debts/Insolvency, Discrimination/Human Rights, Employment/Industrial Law, Entertainment/Media/Sports, Intellectual Property, Leasing Law, Litigation - general, Wills and Estates
Certification type: Principal with Trust
Region: MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

Litigation & Disputes

Personal Injury