Curium Legal

Curium Legal Lawyer for businesses, big and small Why did I start Curium Legal? Most lawyers have only ever been lawyers and frankly, it shows!

I had a growing frustration over 12 years in the industry of lawyers talking a different language to the businesses they work with and charging based on hourly rates which surely were invented by someone super lazy who wanted to be a millionaire. I wanted to be able to do thing differently depending on whether you’re a small startup or an established business, because they have totally different n

eeds! I was really lucky to have my first baby right before Covid put Victoria into lockdown and while I was realising that traditional law firms weren’t for me any longer, everyone else was realising that flexible, home based work is perfectly effective. My business is run flexibly which allows me to be a present Mum and a productive lawyer without compromising either role. My vision is to design my legal services specifically to suit the businesses I’m working with and where they are on their business journey. I believe you should know what the price is and what you’re getting, just like you would buying a mattress or a lipstick (coincidentally as a mum of 2 little ones, 2 things I would like to spend much more time with!). There is no secrecy here, make a buying decision as an empowered consumer and feel confident that you’re not being ripped off. Not only do I have the experience and training (legal and business) to understand large businesses and what they need, but as a small business owner myself, I understand how this translates to the small business setting and the unique challenges in managing risk within limited budgets. Get in touch for a no obligation free chat and leave with a clear plan and a fixed quote. My services include

❖ Contract negotiation
❖ Contract preparation
❖ Contract review
❖ Employment law
❖ Governance support
❖ Insolvency
❖ Leasing
❖ Partnership agreements
❖ Personal Property Securities Register
❖ Policies and procedures
❖ Risk mitigation
❖ Shareholder agreements
❖ Succession planning
❖ Terms and conditions
❖ Trade marks and intellectual property (IP)
❖ All other commercial advice

Three years with StartUp Central Victoria! 🎉Last week we were back with Startup Central Victoria, sharing everything fou...
23/06/2026

Three years with StartUp Central Victoria! 🎉
Last week we were back with Startup Central Victoria, sharing everything founders need to know about IP, trademarks, copyright, confidentiality agreements, and protecting the business they're building with our Commercialising IP workshop.

There's something really special about working with entrepreneurs at this stage... The energy, the ideas, the ambition. We love being part of the journey.

Throughout the week, we received some amazing feedback from the Barbie-inspired workshop, which is always great to hear! We thought we'd share a couple with you..

"Thanks for the presentation tonight. It was very helpful in simplifying something I thought was going to make my brain explode."

"Your presentation was thought-provoking. Using the Mattel example was a great way to demonstrate the different aspects of commercialising IP, including a very realistic perspective on the cost of protecting any legal rights you may have. All the other presentations I've seen just talked about the concepts in the abstract. The only downside was the "Barbie Girl" ear worm, but fortunately that has now been resolved! 🤣"

We can't wait to support you & see where you all go from here.

We'd like you to get to know one of our new team members a little better...! ⚖️Megan McDonald (she/her) is a scientist t...
16/06/2026

We'd like you to get to know one of our new team members a little better...! ⚖️
Megan McDonald (she/her) is a scientist turned business lawyer who thrives on taking complex problems apart, understanding how they work and building practical solutions that actually move things forward.

Before law became her second language, Megan spent her days in laboratories developing, scaling and optimising viral and bacterial vaccine manufacturing processes. Working in science taught her to think systematically, manage risk, interrogate evidence and navigate complexity where precision matters. So you could say she’s no stranger to high-stakes problem solving.

Megan brings the same curiosity and analytical drive to her role as a commercial lawyer at Curium Legal. She’s seen the legal world from a few unique angles: from the lab to private practice to a government role in Biosecurity protecting the environment and agricultural industries.

Megan works with businesses and not-for-profits providing legal advice that is clear, commercial and actually helpful. No mystery, no jargon, no making things sound more dramatic than they need to be. Just sensible advice, a steady hand and a focus on helping clients get on with running their business.

When the laptop is closed, you’ll usually find Megan outdoors in the garden, exploring local trails or discovering new landscapes. Always on the lookout for her next adventure 🏔️

🚨 Are your employment contracts protecting your business? Outdated or poorly drafted contracts and policies can really t...
12/06/2026

🚨 Are your employment contracts protecting your business?
Outdated or poorly drafted contracts and policies can really trip you up, particularly when it comes time to deal with bullying and harassment claims, or if you're wanting to complete a termination.
If you haven't reviewed your employment contracts and policies recently, now is the time. A proactive audit is far less costly than defending an unfair dismissal claim

📅 Stay tuned - we'll be hosting a seminar covering everything you need to know about Fair Dismissals. More details coming soon. It was wildly popular the last time we delivered this and we're expecting another sell out event.
In the meantime, reach out to our team if you'd like an employment health check or you need to streamline your workforce.

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28/05/2026

An insightful (albeit heartbreaking!) piece from WIN News Ballarat - new data is out showing 1 in 4 businesses in regional Victoria fear they won't be here this time next year...🥺 We are hearing these same challenges across the people we talk to every day. If you’re a small business owner and feel like you need to talk to someone, our 'Curly Question Clinic' can give you quick, affordable and practical legal guidance - only $121 for a 30 minute consultation to answer any questions you have.
Learn more here: https://curiumlegal.com.au/curly-question-clinic/

Contract Scam Warning ‼️ How a ’dream deal’ nearly turned into a nightmare. One contract, zero obligations and all the r...
19/05/2026

Contract Scam Warning ‼️ How a ’dream deal’ nearly turned into a nightmare. One contract, zero obligations and all the risk on our client 📝
Our team spotted a scam before it could have cost our client big time. Read about how we found the red flags here 👉 https://curiumlegal.com.au/how-a-contract-lawyer-spotted-a-scammer/

Happy Mother's Day! 🌸Today we'd like to celebrate all the mums in our community and give a special shout-out to those wh...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 🌸
Today we'd like to celebrate all the mums in our community and give a special shout-out to those who balance motherhood and business life every day.

We’d like to celebrate our founder Sarah, who juggles running a business and being a mum of 3 like an absolute boss! But she'll be the first to tell you that she hasn't done it alone... A key member of her village: her own mum, Simone has been working behind the scenes since day one and is a significant reason why Sarah makes it look easy (truth bomb: it's not). We are so excited to have had her join our business this year.

We also recently welcomed Megan who is an exceptionally skilled lawyer, a wonderful mum as well, and an amazing addition to our team!
Three mums, ten kids between us. No wonder we know how to get the job done without mucking around!

Happy Mother's Day everyone! 💐

Meet Simone!After 5+ years behind the scenes keeping our books in sparkling form, Simone has officially joined Curium Le...
28/04/2026

Meet Simone!
After 5+ years behind the scenes keeping our books in sparkling form, Simone has officially joined Curium Legal, bringing with her 15 years of legal, accounting & HR experience (and yes, she’s Sarah’s mum if you couldn't tell! 😉).

Simone has been a behind the scene champion of the business since its inception, helping with everything from brainstorming business names to babysitting the kids on weekends when Sarah has a backlog of work to get through.

We are delighted to have her expertise in-house with us and look forward to her contribution in helping keep our client's legals in fine form, particularly with anything involving maths!

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Bendigo, VIC
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