McDonald Patafta & Associates Lawyers
Leading Australian law firm providing legal advice for clients operating in,
or looking to invest in, Australia since 2008
About Us
Contemporary and full service law firm supporting a diverse client base in Australia and beyond
From the establishment of our office in Adelaide, our experienced team of local lawyers work collaboratively with our clients to satisfy any and all requirements. From helping foreign investors find their feet to advising on complex international and local transactions, we support our clients every step of the way.
We are a full-service law firm working across foreign investment, banking and finance, energy and mining, corporate and commercial, infrastructure and construction, project financing, family, employment, real estate and property.
Our diverse client base includes global and local financial institutions, multi-national corporations, government authorities, private investors, non-governmental organisations, small business and private client individuals.
Why choose us?
International presence with in-depth experience, operating since 2008
Why MPAL as your law firm?
- Proven track record of handling complex matters
- International reach with a local presence
- Award winning law firm in the Asian Pacific region
- Commercially orientated in a diverse range of practice areas
- Fixed fee billing arrangements for cost certainty
- Flexible and efficient services to meet your needs

Highly Recommended
2022 Asialaw Profiles

Ranked Firm
2022 Chambers Asia-Pacific

Leading Firm
2022 The Legal 500 Asia Pacific

Highly Regarded
2022 IFLR1000
Australia-based team with particular strength regarding international investment in the mining sector. Especially well equipped to advise international clients on shareholder and joint venture agreements, as well as hydropower project financing, real estate, employment and tax matters. Also has experience handling matters in the technology sector."
Contact Us
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