Melissa Phillips

Melissa Phillips is a dedicated partner at Tucker Partners, a Melbourne firm renowned for delivering personalised and expert legal services. Having joined the team in May 2011, Melissa has cultivated a robust legal career marked by a diverse portfolio in commercial and business law, banking and finance, employment law, and litigation. Melissa graduated with distinction from RMIT's Juris Doctor program in 2015 and was admitted to practice in February 2016. She has consistently demonstrated her capacity to manage complex legal matters with precision and insight. Melissa's practice predominantly revolves around advising on commercial contracts, finance and security documents, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and corporate governance issues. Her adeptness at drafting and negotiating commercial agreements is complemented by her litigation experience in both State and Federal jurisdictions, handling cases related to shareholder disputes, insolvency, and debt collection. In employment law, Melissa is proficient in preparing employment contracts and representing clients in workplace disputes, addressing issues such as bullying, harassment, and employment termination. Her comprehensive legal education, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, further underpins her expertise and commitment to her clients.