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John Mapleston

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Admitted: Feb 2016

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Business Bankruptcy Law, Insolvency Law, Breach Of Contract Law, Business Law, Commercial Law... and more!

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About John

John is passionate about helping individuals, startups and businesses reach their full potential when it comes to Legal compliance and protection. 

After completing both law and commerce degrees with Honours, John commenced his formal legal training as a Trainee Lawyer (previously known as "Articled Clerkship") in 2014. He was then admitted as a Lawyer in the Supreme Court of Victoria in February 2016 and in the High Court of Australia shortly thereafter. John is a current member of the Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA).

John has a wealth of knowledge in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law, breach of contract law and more!

John provides a tailored and enthusiastic approach to helping resolve legal issues for his clients and is committed toward providing both a professional and high value legal service experience.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Areas of Law

Business Bankruptcy Law

Insolvency Law

Breach Of Contract Law

Business Law

Commercial Law

Company Law

Competition Law

Contract Law

Corporate Law

e Commerce Law

Mergers And Acquisitions Law

Small Business Law

Debt Collection Law

Debt Management Law

Estate Planning Law

Inheritance Dispute Law

Trust Law

Wills Law

Capital Raising Law

Consumer Law

Risk Management Law

Dispute Resolution Law

Litigation Law

Startup Law

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