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Thirumalai is also known as Shelvi. Thirumalai is the founding Legal Director of Shan Lawyers and is fluent in both English and Tamil. Thirumalai has a wide range of experience in practising across:



Family law: parenting, property, relocation, airport watch list and divorce

Family Violence or Protection Intervention Order

Wills & Estate: estate planning, probate, administration, contesting and challenging a Will

Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker(s)

Trust deeds

Property law (including conveyancing and building disputes)

Buying and selling a business

Small claims

Personal injury matters eg: transport accident claims

Superannuation claims

Work Cover and Public Liability insurance claims

Commercial and Civil litigation

Victims of Crime Assistant Tribunal & Criminal matters eg: breaching intervention orders, drunk driving offences, parking fines, summary offences & more

Employment disputes and reviewing employment contracts

Victoria Civil and Administrative Tribunal Matters eg: Guardians and Administrators, Building & Construction Disputes, Residential Tenancy disputes, Retail and Commercial Leases, Goods & Services, Planning issues, Owner Corporation disputes

Passionate about resolving client’s legal issues amicably, Thirumalai strives to avoid litigation where possible. However, when necessary, Thirumalai draws on her extensive court experience to advocate for her clients in court and to achieve the best possible ou