Christopher Galagher

Director White Cleland Pty Ltd

Melbourne, VIC

About Christopher

Christopher Galagher serves as the Director at White Cleland Lawyers & Consultants, leading the Private Client Services team with over 25 years of dedicated experience in this area. His extensive career in law focuses on matters affecting individuals in everyday life, including property conveyancing, estate administration, and estate disputes. He also provides counsel on complex property and land development issues, acting as general counsel for various housing organisations. Chris is deeply involved in his community, contributing to several boards and committees for schools and local organisations, and his efforts have been recognised with accolades from the Victorian Law Foundation and the Frankston City Council. Having joined White Cleland in the early stages of his career, Chris has been pivotal in growing the firm into one of Melbourne's most progressive mid-sized law firms, with integrated offices in Melbourne CBD and Rosebud. The firm caters to a diverse clientele, including public companies, government departments, community organisations, and individuals. Chris' leadership in the Private Client Services team ensures that these clients receive comprehensive and tailored legal support. Additionally, Chris contributes to education management as a Director of CSV Limited, overseeing operations of three non-denominational Christian schools. His commitment to the community is further exemplified by his decade-long involvement with the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. Chris's foundational legal education was completed at Monash University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and LL.B degrees.

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Property Law

Resume

Experience

Director

CSV Limited - Casey Grammar School, Balcombe Grammar School, Clyde Grammar

Jan 2006 - Present • 20 years 9 months

Management Committee Member

Peninsula Community Legal Centre

Jan 2002 - Jan 2013 • 11 years

Director

White Cleland Lawyers & Consultants

Jan 1984 - Present • 42 years 9 months

Education

B.Juris LL.B

Monash University

1977 - 1981

Awards

1970

Awards received from the Victorian Law Foundation

Victorian Law Foundation

1970

Awards received from the Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council

Contact information

Melbourne, VIC

2, 552 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Christopher Galagher
Specialisations: Civil Litigation, Conveyancing/Real Property, Wills and Estates
Certification type: Principal with Trust
Region: VIC

Last checked: 1 Jun 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Property Law

Conveyancing