Geeti Chawla

Phone: (02) 9806 7427
Email: GeetiC@matthewsfolbigg.com.au

Geeti Chawla is a Principal at Matthews Folbigg who is passionate about delivering solutions and adding value to her clients. With an innate business acumen which proves beneficial in the service she provides to all her clients, Geeti advises clients on a broad range of commercial, corporate and property law transactions and matters relating to wills and estate planning. Geeti completed a double degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University and is admitted in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.

Geeti’s ability to understand commercial problems and find legal solutions sets her apart. She enjoys working closely with clients to understand their individual needs, solve complex commercial and legal problems and negotiate a wide range of commercial deals.

Geeti has experience advising on a diverse range of commercial and corporate, property and estate planning matters, including:

• Acquisition and disposal of businesses, shares and units, and legal due diligence;
• Commercial contracts and resolution of complex contractual disputes;
• Drafting and negotiating joint ventures, partnerships and shareholders’ agreements and loan documentation and finance and security arrangements;
• Corporate governance and compliance and capital raising;
• Personal and business structuring, asset protection and estate planning;
• Commercial, industrial and retail leasing;
• Franchising, licensing and Intellectual Property.
• Wills, Estate Planning and Family Provision matters

Geeti has assisted start-ups, emerging and established businesses, including assisting them with restructuring and transitioning enterprises and wealth from one generation to the next.

Geeti has led and mentored a team of lawyers and values the importance of collaborative team work to meet the demands of SMEs, national and multinational corporations.

When it comes to commercial and corporate matters, Geeti believes that understanding client needs and goals should drive the provision of practical and effective legal advice. She is passionate about working with clients to help them achieve those goals.