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Attila Meister

Director Meister Legal

Adelaide, SA

About Attila

Attila Meister is an accomplished Director with extensive expertise in corporate law and compliance. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, he has provided strategic legal advice to a diverse range of multinational corporations on intricate transactions. Attila earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and has been recognised for his contributions to the legal field, notably receiving the Best Corporate Counsel award in 2020. Throughout his career, Attila has held significant leadership roles, currently serving as the Director at Meister Legal and a principal at Meister Mertiris Lawyers. His previous roles have included notable partnerships at Meister Belperio Clark, Pearce Meister, Morris Pearce Meister, Esau Meister, and Howard & Co. His professional journey began at Wilkinson Townsend, where he honed his skills in commercial and litigation law. Attila's academic foundation is equally impressive, holding a Master’s degree in company and securities from the University of Adelaide alongside a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the South Australia Institute of Technology. Beyond his legal practice, Attila is a devoted mentor to aspiring lawyers and regularly shares his insights at industry conferences. His commitment to fostering the next generation of legal professionals is evident through his active involvement in mentorship programmes.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Litigation & Disputes

Resume

Experience

Director

Self-employed

Jul 2019 - Present • 7 years 3 months

Director

Meister

Oct 2018 - Present • 8 years

Director

Meister Mertiris Lawyers

Oct 2008 - Present • 18 years

A principal

Meister Belperio Clark

Jan 2000 - Sep 2008 • 8 years 8 months

Partner

Pearce Meister

Jul 1999 - Dec 1999 • 5 months

Partner

Morris Pearce Meister

Jan 1996 - Jun 1999 • 3 years 5 months

Partner

Esau Meister

Jul 1990 - Dec 1995 • 5 years 5 months

Partner

Howard & Co

Jun 1985 - Jun 1990 • 5 years

Partner

Wilkinson Townsend

Jan 1980 - Jun 1985 • 5 years 5 months

Education

Master's degree, company and securities

University of Adelaide

1992

GDLP, Law

South Australia Institute of Technology

1981

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Adelaide

1976 - 1980

Contact information

Adelaide, SA

Suite 21, Level 5, 55 Gawler Place, Adelaide, SAWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Attila Meister
Date of admission: 1980
Certification type: P1826
Class: A
Region: SA

Last checked: 24 Aug 2026 • Checked with Law Society of South Australia

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Litigation & Disputes