Steven Stoddart

Steven Stoddart, Director of Stoddart Legal, brings over four decades of rich legal practice experience, with an emphasis on commercial, healthcare, business, and property matters. His career began with a strong foundation in taxation, which provided a critical pathway into the intricate world of commercial and small to medium business legal practices. This expertise has been invaluable in navigating complex legal and financial transactions. Steven's practice philosophy revolves around understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client while maintaining close, communicative relationships. He is committed to being accessible and diligent, ensuring client needs are met promptly and effectively, a principle that has seen his early clients remain loyal to this day. His practical and pragmatic approach was honed through years of viewing commercial transactions from the client's perspective. This experience has shaped a deep understanding of the everyday challenges businesses encounter, informing his approach to problem-solving and dispute resolution. Steven is adept at handling intricate commercial and property transactions and offers extensive guidance on the ownership and operation of healthcare businesses and services. He is notably one of the few lawyers in Australia who has been integral to the evolution of the six successive Government Guild Community Pharmacy Agreements and Pharmacy Location Rules. His deep engagement with State and Federal authorities and regulatory boards reflects his robust expertise in this area. His legal journey has been enriched by his involvement in international transactions, offering insight into diverse business cultures and global commercial dealings. This global exposure complements his methodical approach to both straightforward and complex matters, reflecting the core values of perseverance and solution-oriented practice inherent in the Stoddart Legal ethos. Steven holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the Queensland University of Technology, underscoring his commitment to continued legal education and excellence in his field.