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About Us

Thirumalai Selvi Shanmugam

B.Com., B.L., LLB., GDLP

Director & Principal Lawyer

Tel: 03 8589 2762

E: thirumalais@shanlawyers.com.au
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Thirumalai is also known as Shelvi. Thirumalai is the founding Legal Director of Shan Lawyers and is fluent in both English and Tamil. Thirumalai has a wide range of experience in practising across:

  • Family law: parenting, property, relocation, airport watch list, and divorce
  • Family Violence or Protection Intervention Order
  • Wills & Estate: estate planning, probate, administration, contesting and challenging a Will
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker(s)
  • Trust deeds
  • Property law (including conveyancing and building disputes)
  • Buying and selling a business
  • Small claims
  • Personal injury matters. example: transport accident claims
  • Superannuation claims
  • Work Cover and Public Liability insurance claims
  • Commercial and Civil litigation
  • Employment disputes and reviewing employment contracts
  • Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal Matters, example: Guardians and Administrators, Building & Construction Disputes, Residential Tenancy disputes, Retail and Commercial Leases, Goods & Services, Planning issues, Owner Corporation disputes
  • Victims of Crime Assistant Tribunal & Criminal matters, example: breaching intervention orders, drunk driving offences, parking fines, summary offences & more

Passionate about resolving clients’ legal issues amicably, Thirumalai strives to avoid litigation where possible. However, when necessary, Thirumalai draws on her extensive court experience to advocate for her clients in court and to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Thirumalai is an accomplished lawyer with a diverse background spanning various legal areas, including international law. As a Tamil-speaking lawyer, Thirumalai brings a unique perspective and deep understanding of the complexities her clients face, especially those navigating the Family Law system within multicultural contexts. Thirumalai also maintains strong communication skills with overseas practitioners. Thirumalai’s awareness of her client’s values and needs enables her to offer compassionate, committed, insightful guidance and legal advice.

Thirumalai brings valuable overseas studies knowledge, experience, and skills, adding a unique perspective to her legal practice. Deeply connected to the multicultural community, Thirumalai has built a strong reputation as a trusted advocate for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is dedicated to supporting individuals from various backgrounds who need a fervent and pragmatic lawyer to address their situations attentively and guide them toward sustainable solutions.

Volunteer Lawyer (night session) at Peninsula Legal Community Centre.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia)
  • Bachelor of Laws (The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, India)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India)

Memberships

  • Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia
  • Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
  • Member of the Victorian Women Lawyers
  • Member of the Law Reform Committee of the Victorian Women Lawyers
  • Member of the Work Practices Committee of the Victorian Women Lawyers
  • Vice President – Memberships of the Australian Tamil Chamber of Commerce (Victoria)