Sydney & Brisbane Business Lawyers
Elite, an agile alternative.
Our quality team of Sydney business lawyers are passionate about assisting companies and registered clubs with their corporate, commercial and legal matters. Representing some of Australia’s largest registered clubs, we provide an agile alternative to larger firms.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we have unrivalled practical senior industry expertise that is more accessible, experienced, and responsive. At Elite Legal our staff are our greatest asset. With a depth of resources and a focus on customer service, our entire team of Sydney business lawyers are driven to deliver timely, accurate and commercially focused work for our clients.
In addition to providing legal solutions, in working with clients and their businesses, we provide value by proactively identifying the legal and associated commercial risks that need management or consideration before they impact commercial outcomes and business relationships.
Our Legal Team
Michael Anderson
CEO & Legal Director
Michael has over 23 years of award winning corporate and commercial legal experience and is an expert in providing quality legal services to registered clubs, gaming clients and corporate clients.
Michael has previously undertaken roles of General Counsel for Echo Entertainment Group (formerly Tabcorp Casinos Division), Group Commercial Manager and General Counsel for Mounties Group, Senior Legal Counsel for David Jones and Legal Adviser Asia-Pacific for BOC. Michael primarily provides legal services to registered clubs, gaming clients and corporate clients including a number of multinational corporations.
Michael is passionate about knowing, understanding and applying all laws applicable to his clients and they particularly go to him for his practical commercial advice, commercial negotiation skills, ability to identify relevant commercial issues and his ability to close deals. This hard work and dedication saw him named Australian Corporate Lawyer of the Year in 2009-10.
Michael lives in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney with his wife, who is a teacher at a local public school, their young children and the family dog.
Emma George
Senior Associate
Emma has over 15 years solid commercial law firm experience, providing quality commercial advice to a whole host clients, ranging from individuals to large multinational companies and registered clubs.
Through this work Emma has advised and represented both plaintiffs and defendants, obtaining a wealth of experience in commercial disputes and litigation. She has appeared in all NSW Court jurisdictions, the Federal Court, and in mediations.
At Elite Legal, Emma works hand in hand with our registered club clients across New South Wales and is passionate about all aspects of their business.
Emma lives in the Sutherland Shire with her husband and two daughters, Sophie and Millie.
Natalie Michels
Executive Assistant
A resident of the Sutherland Shire, Natalie has over 17 years experience as a legal secretary working specialising in the areas of commercial law, commercial litigation and property and business conveyancing.