Legal, Company Secretarial & Advisory.

Based in Melbourne, Whittaker Corporate Services provides in-house style legal, company secretarial and administration expertise, delivered virtually or on-site to support organisations across Australia.

Industry Specialties

With over three decades of experience spanning private practice and senior in-house roles, Whittaker Corporate Services was established to provide organisations with accessible, high-calibre legal and company secretarial support.

Drawing on a career leading legal, company secretarial, governance, risk and compliance functions across retail, property, private equity and the not-for-profit sectors, we offer practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to the needs of boards, executives and business owners.

Our services are delivered virtually or on-site, ensuring flexible support for organisations across Australia.

  • Support with supplier and distribution agreements, marketing and promotions compliance, intellectual property protection, and large-scale lease portfolio management.

  • Board and committee meeting management and governance, legal matters management, ACNC compliance, policy development, funding agreements, and legal frameworks that balance compliance with mission delivery.

  • Advisory on major contracts, procurement, compliance frameworks, workplace risk management, and governance structures for complex operations.

  • Negotiation and management of commercial leases, portfolio transitions, rent review processes, and landlord–tenant dispute resolution.

  • Pre-sale due diligence, data room management, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (buy side and sell side and financing), and ensuring compliance during acquisitions or divestments.

  • Development and construction advisory, conveyancing management, joint ventures, and navigating regulatory and compliance obligations.

“Every piece of advice is tailored to your requirements, combining legal precision with commercial clarity.”

— Jack Whittaker
Founder & Principal Legal Counsel

  • “A great legal and governance all-rounder and a valuable member of the wider team.”

    Jodi Lancaster
    General Manager | ergoPouch Australia

  • “Our go to when we get a tricky legal matter that we can’t solve ourselves."

    Alister Wright/Lawrie Pigot
    Founders | Alta Brands Group

  • "Excellent business and commercial acumen"

    Leigh Tomas
    Managing Director |  Dynamic Fitout Group Pty Ltd

  • "Extensive experience across retail leasing having overseen the legal requirements of a large portfolio across Australia and New Zealand."

    Kate Riddell
    Interior Decorator & Stylist (Former Lawyer)

  • “Whittaker Corporate Services have been fantastic for our ad-hoc legal requests."

    Chris Thompson
    Founder | Poison Gas Co

Testimonials

Get in touch.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how Whittaker Corporate Services can support your organisation. Whether you require ongoing governance and legal advisory or assistance with a specific project, please get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

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