Callum Ryan
Dingley Village
Summary
Solicitor with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services and achieving client satisfaction. Adept at navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic counsel. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving results through effective problem-solving and adaptability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Solicitor
TM Collins Law
04.2023 - Current
- I currently practise in a broad range of areas, including family law, domestic building disputes, deceased estates, property and leasing disputes, commercial litigation, insolvency, corporate structuring, low-level criminal and road safety matters. My work is a mix of litigation, advisory and transactional matters.
- Clients I have acted for include:
- Liquidators, administrators and trustees in insolvency proceedings and winding-up applications;
- Builders and tradesmen in domestic building disputes and debt recovery actions;
- Property developers and property management businesses, including in leasing disputes;
- Franchisors and franchisees concerning corporate compliance, enforcement, and negotiations;
- Sporting service providers engaged by large organisations such as Gymnastics Victoria;
- Real estate agencies; and
- Private clients across family law, criminal, estate planning, bankruptcy, and commercial matters.
- My experience covers:
- Court appearances in the Supreme Court of Victoria and Federal Court of Australia in winding-up applications, and in the Magistrates’ Court for low-level criminal, road safety and intervention order matters;
- Acting in family law property and parenting disputes, including negotiations, Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements;
- Running domestic building disputes for builders and tradesmen;
- Preparing pleadings, affidavits and conducting negotiations;
- Acting in leasing disputes on behalf of both landlords and tenants;
- Advising on commercial contracts and disputes, including shareholder agreements, franchise agreements, sale of business contracts and commercial loan arrangements;
- Drafting and negotiating Deeds of Settlement and related dispute resolution documents;
- Advising on corporate structuring, including the preparation of discretionary trust deeds, shareholder arrangements and related documentation;
- Preparing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and other estate planning documents;
- Drafting Retail Leases and other associated documents;
- Drafting Service Agreements and other related documents;
- Preparing Creditor’s Statutory Demands and Accompanying Affidavits
- Drafting and settling pleadings and other litigation documents, including Statements of Claim, Originating Processes, affidavits and Statutory Demands; and
- Running matters in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, County Court of Victoria, Magistrates’ Court and managing corporate insolvency and commercial disputes.
Law Clerk & Solicitor
Borchard & Moore
12.2022 - 04.2023
- I was employed at Borchard & Moore Lawyers as a law clerk. I then transitioned into a role as a solicitor upon my admission in May 2022. My key practice areas were family, deceased estates and criminal law.
- Duties included:
- Liaising with clients by telephone or in person and taking instructions;
- Drafting letters of advice to clients;
- Drafting and responding to correspondence from other solicitors and third parties;
- Drafting letters of demand;
- Briefing and conferring with Counsel;
- Preparing and reviewing discovery documents;
- Undertaking legal research;
- Operating computer systems including Microsoft Outlook, LEAP and Smokeball;
- Attending to negotiations with other parties and solicitors; and
- Assisting in preparation for mediations and informal settlement conferences.
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
Cohealth
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate appropriate medical treatment for confirmed cases as needed.
- Supported the efficient functioning of the response team through timely communication and coordination with other members.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of changing circumstances, remaining flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of the response team and the communities served.
- Improved public awareness of COVID-19 symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods through community outreach programs.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay abreast of new developments in COVID-19 research, treatments, and best practices for response efforts.
- Contributed to a streamlined testing process by maintaining organized records and tracking test results accurately.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting rapid COVID-19 testing and reporting results promptly.
- Responsible for the delivery of COVID-19 test samples from the testing site to pathology.
Warehouse Worker
GPS Group
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Swimming Coach
GESAC and Aquastar Swim Schools
01.2016 - 03.2020
Education
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice (PLT)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
01.2021
Bachelor - Arts/ Law
Monash University
01.2020
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
St Bedes College
01.2014
Skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Trustworthy & honest;
- Empathetic communication
- Apt communication skills and the ability to develop professional relationships;
- Meeting multiple deadlines; and
- Ability to work in a team or interdependently
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Preparation of legal documents
- Problem-solving capacity
- Document preparation
- Contract drafting
- Strategic negotiation
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
October 2023 – Current Treasurer of the Dingley Cricket Club
Timeline
Solicitor
TM Collins Law
04.2023 - Current
Law Clerk & Solicitor
Borchard & Moore
12.2022 - 04.2023
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
Cohealth
10.2020 - 03.2021
Warehouse Worker
GPS Group
05.2016 - 03.2020
Swimming Coach
GESAC and Aquastar Swim Schools
01.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor - Arts/ Law
Monash University
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
St Bedes College
Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice (PLT)
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
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