Mark Walter 
Commercial Litigation, Melbourne
National Practice Group Leader
For Mark Walter the satisfaction of helping businesses resolve disputes or achieve better outcomes is equally matched by his concern to ensure that the result is not only commercial, but cost effective.
Mark represents a broad spectrum of clients, from boards and large unlisted companies to individuals. Mark has acted in complicated share trading claims, for people who have lost money due to the advice of financial advisors, for franchisees and franchisors locked in dispute, and businesses grappling with regulators. Mark delivers proactive advice that helps individuals and businesses resolve issues efficiently and assists them to avoid greater problems in the future.
Direct, uncomplicated, and attentive to detail, Mark places particular emphasis on doing what he can to make decision-making less stressful. He ensures his advice is easy to understand, and ensures that his clients are kept fully informed at every stage of their matter.
Mark graduated in commerce and law from Melbourne University in 1989 and, attracted by Slater & Gordon’s “combination of social conscience and commercial nous,” joined the firm in 1992. As he puts it: “business is attracted to our direct and results orientated approach to litigation” Today he is National Practice Group Leader of the Business Law and Litigation Group.
Expertise
- Commercial and commercial litigation
- Financial services industry planning disputes and litigation
- Superannuation disputes and regulatory advice
- Stockbroking and shareholder disputes and litigation
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Franchising advice and disputes
Career history
- Slater & Gordon since 1992, (national practice group leader)
- 1990-1992 Mulcahy Mendelson & Round (solicitor)
Memberships & associations
- Law Institute of Victoria
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 1989 Admitted, Supreme Court of Victoria
- 1990 Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne
- 1989 Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne