Lawyers who get results.
Gracewood Reid Lawyers is a Melbourne-based commercial law firm with a reputation for decisive, practical advice and a relentless focus on client outcomes.
Our firm
Founded by James Gracewood and Sarah Reid, our firm was built on a simple premise: businesses deserve lawyers who understand commercial reality, not just legal theory. We combine deep technical expertise with a direct, no-nonsense approach that gets matters resolved.
Over more than a decade, we have acted for clients ranging from sole traders to ASX-listed companies, across industries including construction, finance, retail, and professional services. Our practice areas — debt recovery, insolvency, and commercial law — are deliberately focused, allowing us to offer genuine depth in each.
We are based in Melbourne but act for clients across Australia. Whether you need urgent enforcement action or considered strategic advice, we bring the same commitment to every matter.
What we stand for
Directness
We tell you what we think, not what you want to hear. Clear, honest advice is the foundation of every client relationship.
Commercial focus
Legal advice that ignores commercial reality is useless. We keep your business objectives front of mind at every stage.
Responsiveness
Matters move quickly. We are accessible, we respond promptly, and we keep you informed without you having to chase us.
Results
We measure our success by yours. Our focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome for your matter.
Our people
Principal & Co-founder
James Gracewood
James has over 18 years of experience in commercial litigation, debt recovery, and insolvency. He has acted in matters before the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Federal Court, and the High Court of Australia. James is known for his strategic approach and his ability to resolve complex disputes efficiently.
Admitted to practice in Victoria and New South Wales
Principal & Co-founder
Sarah Reid
Sarah specialises in commercial law and corporate advisory, with particular expertise in business acquisitions, commercial contracts, and shareholder disputes. She advises clients across a broad range of industries and is recognised for her practical, solutions-focused approach.
Admitted to practice in Victoria
Senior Associate
Michael Chen
Michael focuses on debt recovery and insolvency matters, managing a high volume of recovery proceedings with precision and efficiency. He has extensive experience in statutory demands, winding-up applications, and enforcement proceedings.
Admitted to practice in Victoria
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