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Our Team

Matthew Rouse

Matthew is the founder of Rouse Lawyers. He leads the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team. Matthew specialises in mid-market mergers & acquisitions. These businesses tend to be larger private or family owned businesses. Matthew also practices in general corporate advisory with much of his experience being with clients in emerging technology or organisations with substantial intellectual property.
 
Matthew is trusted by the firm’s clients to deliver astute and practical legal advice to make sure Rouse Lawyers team delivers on its promise to offer top-tier counsel on time with the clients’ interests and value in mind.

David McKewin

David oversees our Tax and Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams which focuses on acting for and protecting the interests of private clients.

David has extensive tax and structuring experience combined with an extremely strong litigation background, which provides a unique specialist service to Rouse Lawyers’ private clients.

Mahoney Smith

Mahoney Smith is the head of our property team and has more than 15 years of experience in real estate law.

Mahoney works across a variety of sectors assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals, property developments, leasing and management agreements.

Tammy Parsons

A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and undergoing continuous education including a Masters in Applied Law (Wills and Estate Planning) equip Tammy to focus on practical and effective outcomes for her clients. She has experience with varying levels of complexity, from simple to complex business structures, intricate family dynamics, special needs circumstances and structuring focused on tax effectiveness, asset protection down to simple solutions often overlooked.

Peter Rouse

Peter works in franchising, distribution and mergers, and acquisitions. His clients range from SMEs to global corporations with an Australian presence.

Developing a deep knowledge of his client’s business is paramount to Peter to ensure he provides quality and timely advice to his client’s.

Stephanie Forward

Stephanie brings to Rouse demonstrated experience in several litigation and insolvency matters.

As an accomplished and detail-focused lawyer, Stephanie strives to take the stress out of chaotic legal situations by communicating openly and representing all clients’ interests in a fearless and strategic manner to achieve desired outcomes.

Charlotte Nielsen

Charlotte has practiced intellectual property and commercial law for more than 10 years, excelling in working across legal jurisdictions. She is admitted in Denmark but not in Australia.

Charlotte takes the time to listen to her clients and never assumes she knows their situation. She likes working with and for them to find the best possible solution to their problems.

Matthew Shearing

Matthew Shearing is a technology & business lawyer who joined the Rouse team in 2019. His passion is helping individuals and businesses understand, manage and overcome the challenges of doing business in the digital age.

Aaron Bradford

Aaron is the Team Leader in Employment & Workplace Relations Law at Rouse. He brings 10 years’ experience in this area to focus on protecting SMEs from all types of employment, workplace and industrial disputes.

Aaron also advises on all aspects of workplace-related obligations such as independent contracting, discrimination, safety, workers’ compensation, whistleblowing, payroll tax and superannuation.

Our Team

Matthew Rouse

Matthew is the founder of Rouse Lawyers. He leads the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team. Matthew specialises in mid-market mergers & acquisitions. These businesses tend to be larger private or family owned businesses. Matthew also practices in general corporate advisory with much of his experience being with clients in emerging technology or organisations with substantial intellectual property.
 
Matthew is trusted by the firm’s clients to deliver astute and practical legal advice to make sure Rouse Lawyers team delivers on its promise to offer top-tier counsel on time with the clients’ interests and value in mind.

David McKewin

David oversees our Tax and Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams which focuses on acting for and protecting the interests of private clients.

David has extensive tax and structuring experience combined with an extremely strong litigation background, which provides a unique specialist service to Rouse Lawyers’ private clients.

Mahoney Smith

Mahoney Smith is the head of our property team and has more than 15 years of experience in real estate law.

Mahoney works across a variety of sectors assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals, property developments, leasing and management agreements.

Tammy Parsons

A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and undergoing continuous education including a Masters in Applied Law (Wills and Estate Planning) equip Tammy to focus on practical and effective outcomes for her clients. She has experience with varying levels of complexity, from simple to complex business structures, intricate family dynamics, special needs circumstances and structuring focused on tax effectiveness, asset protection down to simple solutions often overlooked.

Peter Rouse

Peter works in franchising, distribution and mergers, and acquisitions. His clients range from SMEs to global corporations with an Australian presence.

Developing a deep knowledge of his client’s business is paramount to Peter to ensure he provides quality and timely advice to his client’s.

Stephanie Forward

Stephanie brings to Rouse demonstrated experience in several litigation and insolvency matters.

As an accomplished and detail-focused lawyer, Stephanie strives to take the stress out of chaotic legal situations by communicating openly and representing all clients’ interests in a fearless and strategic manner to achieve desired outcomes.

Charlotte Nielsen

Charlotte has practiced intellectual property and commercial law for more than 10 years, excelling in working across legal jurisdictions. She is admitted in Denmark but not in Australia.

Charlotte takes the time to listen to her clients and never assumes she knows their situation. She likes working with and for them to find the best possible solution to their problems.

Matthew Shearing

Matthew Shearing is a technology & business lawyer who joined the Rouse team in 2019. His passion is helping individuals and businesses understand, manage and overcome the challenges of doing business in the digital age.

Aaron Bradford

Aaron is the Team Leader in Employment & Workplace Relations Law at Rouse. He brings 10 years’ experience in this area to focus on protecting SMEs from all types of employment, workplace and industrial disputes.

Aaron also advises on all aspects of workplace-related obligations such as independent contracting, discrimination, safety, workers’ compensation, whistleblowing, payroll tax and superannuation.

Client Reviews

"Their knowledge of franchising is comprehensive"

“I have tried several of the larger law firms at the big end of town but found their services to be quite bland and predictable. Rouse Lawyers’s style of operation suits me much better, their knowledge of franchising is comprehensive, and just as importantly, their thinking is distinctly street wise and entrepreneurial.”

Ross ClaytonThe Vast Interior, Head Franchisor

“Rouse Lawyers were across all the issues and I felt very secure”

“When seeking a Trademark registration for DanDaLion Friends it was important to get the detail exactly right. Rouse Lawyers were across all the issues and I felt very secure with their advice in what can be a potentially difficult area. Thanks to the team for delivering peace of mind so brilliantly.”

Laury BrayDandalion Friends

"Achieves excellent, cost effective results"

“Time and money are big factors in disputes. Eloise takes the pain and stress out of the process, frees up my time to focus on business, and achieves excellent, cost effective results. She provides timely, commercial advice and is always just a phone call away.”

Terry CuskellyQueensland Facility Services

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17-Page Guide Reveals:

How To Protect Your Business and Your Assets While Allowing Your Business To Thrive

Written by Matthew Rouse, commercial lawyer and founder of Rouse Lawyers.

Our Team

Matthew Rouse

Matthew is the founder of Rouse Lawyers. He leads the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team. Matthew specialises in mid-market mergers & acquisitions. These businesses tend to be larger private or family owned businesses. Matthew also practices in general corporate advisory with much of his experience being with clients in emerging technology or organisations with substantial intellectual property.
 
Matthew is trusted by the firm’s clients to deliver astute and practical legal advice to make sure Rouse Lawyers team delivers on its promise to offer top-tier counsel on time with the clients’ interests and value in mind.

David McKewin

David oversees our Tax and Litigation and Dispute Resolution teams which focuses on acting for and protecting the interests of private clients.

David has extensive tax and structuring experience combined with an extremely strong litigation background, which provides a unique specialist service to Rouse Lawyers’ private clients.

Mahoney Smith

Mahoney Smith is the head of our property team and has more than 15 years of experience in real estate law.

Mahoney works across a variety of sectors assisting clients with acquisitions and disposals, property developments, leasing and management agreements.

Tammy Parsons

A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and undergoing continuous education including a Masters in Applied Law (Wills and Estate Planning) equip Tammy to focus on practical and effective outcomes for her clients. She has experience with varying levels of complexity, from simple to complex business structures, intricate family dynamics, special needs circumstances and structuring focused on tax effectiveness, asset protection down to simple solutions often overlooked.

Peter Rouse

Peter works in franchising, distribution and mergers, and acquisitions. His clients range from SMEs to global corporations with an Australian presence.

Developing a deep knowledge of his client’s business is paramount to Peter to ensure he provides quality and timely advice to his client’s.

Stephanie Forward

Stephanie brings to Rouse demonstrated experience in several litigation and insolvency matters.

As an accomplished and detail-focused lawyer, Stephanie strives to take the stress out of chaotic legal situations by communicating openly and representing all clients’ interests in a fearless and strategic manner to achieve desired outcomes.

Charlotte Nielsen

Charlotte has practiced intellectual property and commercial law for more than 10 years, excelling in working across legal jurisdictions. She is admitted in Denmark but not in Australia.

Charlotte takes the time to listen to her clients and never assumes she knows their situation. She likes working with and for them to find the best possible solution to their problems.

Matthew Shearing

Matthew Shearing is a technology & business lawyer who joined the Rouse team in 2019. His passion is helping individuals and businesses understand, manage and overcome the challenges of doing business in the digital age.

Aaron Bradford

Aaron is the Team Leader in Employment & Workplace Relations Law at Rouse. He brings 10 years’ experience in this area to focus on protecting SMEs from all types of employment, workplace and industrial disputes.

Aaron also advises on all aspects of workplace-related obligations such as independent contracting, discrimination, safety, workers’ compensation, whistleblowing, payroll tax and superannuation.

17-Page Guide Reveals:

How To Protect Your Business and Your Assets While Allowing Your Business To Thrive

Written by Matthew Rouse, commercial lawyer and founder of Rouse Lawyers.

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