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Meet Chris Lillie

Director | Business Advisory
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Chris Lillie

Director
Business Advisory

Chris is a Director at Bennett & Philp Lawyers and a member of our Business Advisory team.

As an experienced business lawyer, Chris advises a range of clients, from small businesses to national and international corporations in the areas of contract law and commercial transactions.

Chris’s areas of expertise include:

  • Corporate business sales, mergers and acquisitions;
  • Start-ups and structuring advice including shareholder and buy-sell agreements;
  • Commercial and retail leasing;
  • General contract advice, including drafting terms and conditions, supply agreements and consultancy agreements; and
  • Franchising advice.

Chris has substantial experience gained both in private practice and as in-house counsel for a Brisbane property development group. He has extensive experience of a wide range of commercial and property matters acts for clients across a broad range of business types, in professional services, retail and industry.

Chris’ clients particularly value his prompt turnaround and ability to deliver no-nonsense, practical, commercial advice.  Chris’ extensive commercial and property knowledge combines well with a background in business and tax structuring to deliver value to clients at all stages of the life cycle of a business.

Prior to Bennett & Philp, Chris was principal solicitor and founder of boutique Spring Hill law firm, Chilli Law, which he established in 2010.

In 2019, Chris joined Bennett & Philp Lawyers upon the merger of Bennett & Philp and Chilli Law bringing his extensive commercial experience and clientele following to the firm.

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Approachable, practical, trusted.

Chris’ extensive commercial and property knowledge combines well with a background in business and tax structuring to deliver value to clients at all stages of the life cycle of a business.

Bio

Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws | University of Otago
Bachelor of Laws | Victoria University of Wellington
Memberships
Admissions
2004 High Court of New Zealand
2006 Supreme Court of Queensland

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Publications by Chris Lillie

13 February 2024 Firm Updates / News & Media

Bennett & Philp Facilitates Major Automotive Industry Transaction: Motorama Group Changes Hands

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15 July 2022 Publications

What to Consider When Buying a Commercial Investment Property

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02 February 2022 Case Studies

Poor Contract Drafting to Blame for Dispute

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