Fractional in-house counsel
Get the benefits of experienced in-house legal counsel without employing a full-time lawyer.
Experienced legal counsel, without the full-time cost.
Fractional in-house legal counsel and commercial legal advice for businesses that need experienced, commercially focused support without employing a full-time lawyer.
Significant experience with leading nationwide real estate groups, and a practical understanding of the legal, regulatory and operational issues agencies face.
About The Company Counsel
Led by principal Matthew Flynn, who brings more than 15 years’ legal experience, The Company Counsel works alongside business owners, executives and operational teams, providing accessible legal support across day-to-day matters, transactions and strategic projects.
Flexible access to experienced legal counsel
Whether you need ongoing legal support, assistance with a specific project or matter, or advice on the day-to-day legal issues that arise in business.
Real estate agent & agency advice
Advice for agents, agencies and agency groups, from someone who knows the industry.
Corporate & commercial
Practical advice on the day-to-day legal issues that arise in running a business.
Projects & specific matters
Engage The Company Counsel for a particular project, transaction or legal matter.
Real estate agent & agency advice
Legal advice from someone who knows the industry.
Real estate agency is a core practice. Significant experience with leading nationwide real estate groups means advice that reflects the commercial and operational realities of running an agency.
Advising agencies in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
Agency servicesRegulation & compliance
Licensing, agency agreements, consumer law and privacy.
Rent rolls & acquisitions
Buying or selling a rent roll, agency or business.
People & workplace
Employment, contractor agreements and workplace matters.
Commercial & disputes
Agreements, leases, franchise arrangements and disputes.
Meet Matthew Flynn, Principal
An experienced commercial lawyer who understands business from the inside.
Matthew has more than 15 years’ legal experience, beginning his career with leading Sydney law firms before moving in-house, where he has led legal functions within major businesses.
More about MatthewHow we work together
- Get in touch
Tell Matthew about your business and the issue or support you need.
- Agree the approach
Fractional counsel, a specific project or matter, or advice as issues arise.
- Get to know the business
Understanding your people and operations means advice that fits how you work.
- Continuity and support
Practical support as legal and commercial issues arise.
Common questions
General information only. For advice on your circumstances, please get in touch.
All FAQsWhat is fractional in-house counsel?
It gives your business the benefits of experienced in-house legal counsel without employing a full-time lawyer, with support across day-to-day matters, transactions and strategic projects.
Can I engage The Company Counsel for a single matter?
Yes. The Company Counsel can be engaged for a particular project, transaction or legal matter, such as a business acquisition or sale, a commercial agreement, an employment matter, a property transaction, a regulatory issue or a commercial dispute.
Do you only work with real estate businesses?
No. Real estate agency is a core practice, but The Company Counsel advises businesses across industries on the day-to-day legal and commercial matters involved in running a business, including contracts, employment, intellectual property, privacy, consumer law, property, compliance and disputes.
What if my matter needs specialist representation?
Where specialist representation is required, The Company Counsel can manage external legal advisers on your behalf, so the matter stays coordinated and commercially focused.
Let’s talk.
Whether you need ongoing fractional legal support, assistance with a specific matter, or experienced commercial legal advice when an issue arises, get in touch.