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Becktel & Associates services

Melanie is ready and available to support you with your legal matter, either as your lawyer or to support you and the other party through a private mediation resolved outside of Court.

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Dispute resolution services

Melanie Becktel is a lawyer and Nationally Accredited Mediator.

She has been practising law since 2014 and is admitted to the NSW Supreme Court and the Australian High Court.

Melanie has supported thousands of clients navigate complex legal systems and helps people avoid costly and stressful court processes.

Melanie is a firm, pragmatic negotiator. Her facilitative method is grounded in reality testing risks and benefits.

It is Melanie’s belief that both parties will likely be better off the earlier along the process they settle.

Inclusive practice

Melanie runs an inclusive practice that is trauma informed.

All adjustments will be made for parties to feel safe, supported and confident through the process.

Mediation services

Melanie can be retained to provides both dispute resolution services and mediation services for civil law matters in State and Federal jurisdictions.

Melanie as our mediator

Hire Melanie at day rates to mediate a matter between you and another party

Are you facing legal action?

Do you owe or are you owed money or services?

Would you prefer to negotiate a settlement agreement privately with the other party outside of Court?

Melanie as my lawyer

Melanie Becktel runs matters in Courts and Tribunals across the following law types:

Discrimination (all grounds) Australia-wide or NSW State agencies

  • At your workplace

  • At school

  • Services based

  • By State or Federal government agencies

Workers

  • Unfair dismissal, terminations

  • Underpayments, debts, leave, entitlements, awards

  • Disability adjustments, medical conditions and return-to-work plans

  • Workplace surveillance

  • Misconduct, fraud and investigations

  • Sexual harassment, bullying

  • Restraints

  • Flexible work

Employers

  • Advice for HR professionals

  • Internal policies and reviews

  • Employment contracts

  • Flexible work

  • Fraud, misconduct, investigations

Technology

  • Surveillance

  • Data protection and cyber

  • Privacy and confidentiality 

  • Artificial intelligence use or ethics

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Address

13/111 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone

+61451102431

Email

melanie@becktel.au

ACN

649988198

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT

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Clients do the talking

I just hired Mel recently for a job I got recommend by a friend I found 5 star on everything, fair price, trustable, good, efficient, quick and very reliable I highly recommend!

Fixed fee service

New South Wales

I am so grateful for the support I received from Rachael and Ms Becktel during a really challenging time. They were kind, understanding, and genuinely supportive throughout the process. I felt listened to, guided, and cared for, which meant a lot to me. Their help made a difficult situation feel a little easier, and I truly appreciate their time, patience, and kindness.

Consultation service

New South Wales

Thank you, Melanie, for truly coming in and saving the day for me. I honestly wouldn’t have made it through without you. You took out the time to understand my situation, listen patiently, and worked incredibly hard to support me. Your dedication and effort in representing me in court means so much. I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done

Court Attendance

New South Wales

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