Our Commercial Law Team
At Our Lawyers, our Commercial Law team is dedicated to guiding businesses through the complexities of commercial and business law with expertise and practical advice. We assist with contract law, employment and industrial relations, taxation, trade practices, fair trading, and more.
With offices in the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly, Macarthur Region, and the Illawarra, we are a full-service law firm providing tailored legal solutions to businesses across Australia. Whether you are setting up a new business, restructuring for tax efficiency and asset protection, or navigating a commercial dispute, our experienced team is here to support you at every stage.
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Clarissa Follan
Solicitor
Qualifications
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University of New England – Masters of Laws (2023)
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NSW TAFE – Statement of Attainment in Leading Teams (2020)
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Admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW (2019)
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Admitted as a Lawyer of the High Court of Australia (2019)
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College of Law – Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (2019)
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College of Law – Certificate of Legal Business Skills (2019)
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CQUniversity – Bachelor of Laws (2019)
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University of Wollongong – Bachelor of Arts (2015)
Memberships
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales
- Junior Chambers International (JCI Illawarra and JCI Australia)
- Wollondilly Women in Business
- Wollondilly Business Chamber
- Macarthur Law Society
- Berrima District Law Society
- Southern Tablelands Law Society
Awards
- CQUniversity 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Achievement
- NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards – Finalist Rising Star of the Year 2023, Finalist Regional Lawyer of the Year 2023
- Women in Law Awards (Lawyers Weekly) – Finalist Rising Star of the Year – SME Law 2021 and 2022.
- 30 under 30 (Lawyers Weekly) – Finalist Commercial Lawyer 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Overview
Clarissa is consistently passionate about providing quality legal advice to support successful outcomes for clients. Clarissa was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW on 16 August 2019; and has worked across a broad cross section of legal areas in commercial law, employment law, and dispute resolution.
Efficient and effective, Clarissa listens and works with you to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her approachability, professionalism, and integrity drive her ability to support clients.
Whether you have a passion or a problem, Clarissa can assist you with your commercial, business, and employment needs.
How Clarissa Can Help
Clarissa is dedicated to helping her clients navigate business and legal challenges with clarity, confidence, and care. She offers thoughtful strategies grounded in a deep understanding of commercial realities and a commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes for her clients.
With a focus on Commercial and Business Law, Clarissa provides clear, strategic advice for setting up, purchasing, or selling a business. She assists in structuring transactions and agreements that protect her clients’ interests and support their long-term goals.
Clarissa also offers practical solutions in dispute resolution and litigation, balancing assertiveness with efficiency to resolve conflicts while minimising time, cost, and stress. Whether it’s recovering debts, handling employment disputes, or negotiating leases, she works with clients to find outcomes that are not only legally sound but commercially sensible.
Her approach is proactive, communicative, and client focused. Clarissa takes the time to understand what matters most to her clients; Whether that’s preserving a business relationship, protecting a brand, or simply achieving a fair and swift resolution.
With her calm, pragmatic style and strong legal insight, Clarissa delivers advice that makes a real difference and supports clients to move forward with confidence and purpose.
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