Our team

We’re proud to have some of the brightest minds in the legal profession on our team. Meet the people who embody our signature empathy and excellence.

Nicholas Burch

Director / LinkedIn

Nich founded Burch&Co in 2016 with a vision to create a law firm that puts people first. Driven by the belief that engaging with the law can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for clients and lawyers alike, Nich approaches his role with passion, purpose and care. He also loves a challenge, whether it's hiking to Everest Base Camp, trying to grow vegetables and keep bees in an inner-Melbourne backyard, or designing useful legal strategies for clients. He also hopes that you're having a great day so far.

Nich founded Burch&Co in 2016 with a vision to create a law firm that puts people first. Driven by the belief that engaging with the law can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for clients and lawyers alike, Nich approaches his role with passion, purpose and care. He also loves a challenge, whether it's hiking to Everest Base Camp, trying to grow vegetables and keep bees in an inner-Melbourne backyard, or designing useful legal strategies for clients. He also hopes that you're having a great day so far.

Victoria Moffat

Associate Director (Corporate) / LinkedIn

Victoria knows there’s an art to getting it right, and she’s never one to skim over the details. Confident and solution-orientated, Victoria specialises in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and knows how to make your transaction a success. Having been with Burch&Co since the beginning, she's earned an unparalleled reputation for her determination and skill in making things happen.

Victoria knows there’s an art to getting it right, and she’s never one to skim over the details. Confident and solution-orientated, Victoria specialises in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions and knows how to make your transaction a success. Having been with Burch&Co since the beginning, she's earned an unparalleled reputation for her determination and skill in making things happen.

Prue Greenfield

Associate Director (Dispute Resolution) / LinkedIn

Prue’s well-honed life skills and sense of empathy allows her to build a strategic, winning edge in what would otherwise be a complex and costly litigation.

Ian Prendergast

CEO & Sports Advisory Partners Australia Managing Director / LinkedIn

With over 20 years of experience on and off the professional sporting field, it’s fair to say that Ian knows the power of the right play at the right time. Having worked in leadership positions across the AFL and NRL after completing his law degree while playing 8 years with the Carlton Football Club, Ian brings the passion and pragmatism he picked up in the industry to deliver effective, client-focused outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience on and off the professional sporting field, it’s fair to say that Ian knows the power of the right play at the right time. Having worked in leadership positions across the AFL and NRL after completing his law degree while playing 8 years with the Carlton Football Club, Ian brings the passion and pragmatism he picked up in the industry to deliver effective, client-focused outcomes.

Zoe Schwarz

Senior Associate (General Counsel) / LinkedIn

A creative and strategic thinker, Zoe has spent 9 years delivering innovative and positive outcomes in commercial law. A seasoned litigator and lover of Italian cuisine, when she’s not solving problems for her clients, she can usually be found chasing after her two little ones or enjoying a well-deserved glass of wine in the sunshine.

A creative and strategic thinker, Zoe has spent 9 years delivering innovative and positive outcomes in commercial law. A seasoned litigator and lover of Italian cuisine, when she’s not solving problems for her clients, she can usually be found chasing after her two little ones or enjoying a well-deserved glass of wine in the sunshine.

Kirstie Le Lievre

Senior Associate (Commercial) / LinkedIn

Kirstie believes legal advice should be practical, commercial, support you in smashing your goals and address the issues keeping you up at night.

Matthew Gasparini

Associate (Dispute Resolution) / LinkedIn

What Matt loves about his job as a litigator is that no two cases are the same. He takes a concise and commercial approach to dispute resolution and takes pride in being a decisive yet supportive legal counsel for his clients. Melbourne-born but Sydney-based, Matt continues to support Carlton from the sunny eastern beaches, negroni in hand and Shadow (his black labrador) by his side.

What Matt loves about his job as a litigator is that no two cases are the same. He takes a concise and commercial approach to dispute resolution and takes pride in being a decisive yet supportive legal counsel for his clients. Melbourne-born but Sydney-based, Matt continues to support Carlton from the sunny eastern beaches, negroni in hand and Shadow (his black labrador) by his side.

Sam Levin

Associate (Commercial & Corporate) / LinkedIn

Sam is an Associate across Burch&Co.'s corporate and commercial teams. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial litigation and corporate law to the team, along with a genuine belief in providing meaningful legal services to his clients. When he isn't assisting his clients achieve their goals, you might find him training for his next marathon, spending quality time with his young family or cheering on Melbourne in the MCC.

Sam is an Associate across Burch&Co.'s corporate and commercial teams. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial litigation and corporate law to the team, along with a genuine belief in providing meaningful legal services to his clients. When he isn't assisting his clients achieve their goals, you might find him training for his next marathon, spending quality time with his young family or cheering on Melbourne in the MCC.

Hana Lee

Associate (Startup & Capital) / LinkedIn

Hana leads Burch&Co’s Startup & Capital team and brings her detailed understanding of the startup ecosystem to the work of helping clients structure, grow, and scale. A self-identified US Army brat and third culture kid, Hana is also a certified privacy expert (CIPP/E) and passionate about managing data and privacy risks within commercial realities. When she isn’t reading terms and conditions for fun, she can be found eating tacos or planning her next international getaway.

Hana leads Burch&Co’s Startup & Capital team and brings her detailed understanding of the startup ecosystem to the work of helping clients structure, grow, and scale. A self-identified US Army brat and third culture kid, Hana is also a certified privacy expert (CIPP/E) and passionate about managing data and privacy risks within commercial realities. When she isn’t reading terms and conditions for fun, she can be found eating tacos or planning her next international getaway.

Courtney Fraser

Associate (Startup & Capital and Commercial) / LinkedIn

Courtney is an Associate across Burch&Co's Startup & Capital and Commercial teams. With a background in workplace compliance regulatory tech and experience in both traditional and new law environments, Courtney is driven by providing meaningful legal services to our clients. On the weekend, you can find Courtney hunting for Melbournes's best sandwich and caring for her plant babies.

Courtney is an Associate across Burch&Co's Startup & Capital and Commercial teams. With a background in workplace compliance regulatory tech and experience in both traditional and new law environments, Courtney is driven by providing meaningful legal services to our clients. On the weekend, you can find Courtney hunting for Melbournes's best sandwich and caring for her plant babies.

Grace Cairns

Lawyer (Corporate) / LinkedIn

With a background in law and global studies, Grace’s thoroughness is evident in all that she touches. From working with clients to enjoying baking on the weekend, her consistency, care and efficiency are the recipes behind every successful outcome.

With a background in law and global studies, Grace’s thoroughness is evident in all that she touches. From working with clients to enjoying baking on the weekend, her consistency, care and efficiency are the recipes behind every successful outcome.

Ryan Morath

Lawyer (Startup & Capital) / LinkedIn

An ex-Westpac banker turned startup lawyer, Ryan’s wealth of experience in banking and investment management informs his passion for negotiating venture capital deals for early-stage companies. He's been around the world, and from investment management in London to driving trucks for his grandfather’s landscape supplies business in Heidelberg, what stays constant is his love of the entrepreneurial spirit. You can find Ryan chatting away with founders at startup events and sneaking in a round or two of golf on his days off.

An ex-Westpac banker turned startup lawyer, Ryan’s wealth of experience in banking and investment management informs his passion for negotiating venture capital deals for early-stage companies. He's been around the world, and from investment management in London to driving trucks for his grandfather’s landscape supplies business in Heidelberg, what stays constant is his love of the entrepreneurial spirit. You can find Ryan chatting away with founders at startup events and sneaking in a round or two of golf on his days off.

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1000+

Number of clients we have helped over the years.

72+

Combined years of legal experience.

2570+

Total number of matters over the years.

Our values

We’re committed to demystifying the law and providing our clients and staff with a positive, effective experience.

Respect the person first

We’re a team of real people, with a really excellent knowledge of the law. Our goal? Inspire confidence, starting with clients understanding what we’re talking about.

Show up

We’re seriously passionate about the law. A feeling which informs our collaborative approach to client relationships and dedication to always deliver results.

Be useful

We don’t hide behind legal jargon or charge through the roof for five minute calls. We give strictly sound and considered advice backed by expert legal knowledge.

Lead with integrity

Underpinning every action, piece of advice or suggestion we make is an unflinching commitment to ethical and decent behaviour. We respect and uphold the laws and principles that shape our legal system and seek only to achieve positive, rewarding outcomes for those that require the law’s protection.

We believe that dealing with the law can be a positive, logical and productive experience.

If you’re looking for more meaningful client interactions and greater clarity in your professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

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