Established as a generalist law practice in early 2021 by practice director and senior lawyer, Suzanne Macmillan, Macmillan Legal offers professional expertise across a broad range of legal practise areas. In terms of meeting client objectives and achieving successful outcomes, Macmillan Legal punches above its weight. At Macmillan Legal, we recognise the importance of being entrusted to advise and assist clients in confidential legal matters and maintaining professional relationships with clients by building mutual trust and respect. We understand that while some legal issues are relatively straightforward, many more are complex and challenging for clients. We assist clients to navigate their legal issues with strength and resilience and to focus on the important issues. When advising clients, we offer skilled listening and information retention, strategic and incisive enquiry and nuanced and pragmatic options for resolving legal matters. We encourage early and effective solutions to legal disputes that do not require clients to endlessly repeat factual histories and background stories over prolonged periods.
We know that legal discourse can sometimes seem like a foreign language, and so, our advice is provided in plain language tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of our clients. We know that well-informed clients acting with clarity and purpose make better decisions and we ensure clients are comprehensively advised and properly understand complex legal issues and the relevant law. At Macmillan Legal, we consistently achieve outcomes that exceed client expectations, proving that our small size does not limit our ability to deliver big results.
Macmillan Legal offers clients:
- professional expertise and experience across a broad range of legal practise areas;
- sound, pragmatic advice that is relatable and reliable;
- a personalised approach that does not intimidate nor ignore client’s concerns;
- skilled and effective listening skills;
- broad and incisive analysis of relevant legal issues, implications and remedies; and
- solutions and strategies to assist clients successfully resolve or manage complex legal matters.
Suzanne Macmillan
Director
Macmillan Legal is guided by senior lawyer and director, Suzanne Macmillan. Suzanne graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Australia in 2010 and was admitted as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of Western Australia in early 2011.
As a mature age law student, Suzanne’s practise of law is informed by the wisdom and skills gained from broad experience both as a legal practitioner and prior career paths.
Suzanne is recognised among her colleagues, friends and clients for her practical, incisive and strategic understanding of complex legal issues and broad legal knowledge, and is known for her empathy, compassion and personal approach.
Suzanne is a member of the Law Society of Western Australia and the Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia. Suzanne is also an alumni member of the University of Western Australia and the College of Law. Macmillan Legal is PEXA affiliated.
Macmillan Legal’s professional liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.