Melbourne · Est. 2018
Ghothane
Lawyers
The Seal
A boutique Melbourne law firm, founded in 2018 by Principal Lawyer Tonnou Ghothane — built from the ground up on honest, frank advice.
The Strike
Strategy first, then quality advice, then execution — the path from first consultation to final outcome, handled with care.
The Pillars
Four areas of law, practised in depth — not spread thin. One firm, standing with you from the first promise to the final outcome.
Your Matter
Tell us the goal. We will map the legal path to get you there — and connect with you within 24 hours.
Practice Areas
We are a boutique law firm specialising in niche practice areas of immigration, family, property and business law — applying the law to your goal, your needs and your life.
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Our primary area of practice. Visa applications, refusals and complex matters before the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Family matters handled frankly and with care — clear advice on your options, and a value- and outcome-based approach that never compromises the integrity of the system.
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Buying, selling and transferring property with the detail checked and the process kept moving — from contract to settlement, handled by lawyers, not handed off.
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A principal with a business degree behind him. Employer sponsorship, nomination and working-visa compliance, plus practical commercial advice for growing businesses.
Meet the Principal
Tonnou Ghothane
Principal Lawyer
Tonnou Ghothane founded Ghothane Lawyers in 2018 and leads the firm as Principal Lawyer. He has more than 15 years of experience in the Australian immigration industry, and immigration law remains his primary area of practice.
He has handled many complex cases at the Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, as well as in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Alongside immigration, he practises family, business and property law.
His approach is value- and outcome-based: honest and frank advice, a legal strategy shaped around the client's goal, and the follow-through to execute it. Tonnou speaks English, Nepali and Hindi.
Our Values
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High-quality legal work, checked twice and done properly.
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Advice aimed at the outcome you actually need.
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Honest and frank — even when the answer is hard to hear.
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Strategy shaped around your goal, not a template.
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Real people, plain language, a call answered within 24 hours.
The Process
No mystery and no jargon. Here is how a matter moves through our firm.
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Call 1800 886 886 or send the form below. We have set a benchmark to connect with you within 24 hours.
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A confidential consultation about your situation — where you are, and the goal you want the law to reach.
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We apply the law to your goal, needs and lifestyle, then set out a clear strategy and quality advice.
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We execute the strategy and keep you informed as your matter progresses to its outcome.
The Practice
Keep scrolling to turn through the four areas of law — each held to the same standard of honest, frank advice.
01 — Practice Area
Our primary area of practice — visa applications, refusals and complex matters before the Department of Home Affairs, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
02 — Practice Area
Family matters handled frankly and with care — clear advice on your options, and a value- and outcome-based approach that never compromises the integrity of the system.
03 — Practice Area
Buying, selling and transferring property, with the detail checked and the process kept moving — handled by lawyers, not handed off.
04 — Practice Area
Employer sponsorship, nomination and working-visa compliance, plus practical commercial advice for growing businesses.
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FAQs
Level 1, 550 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 — in the Melbourne CBD legal precinct.
Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:30pm. You can call us on 1800 886 886 or email info@ghothane.com.au at any time.
We know you want your questions answered as soon as possible — we have set a benchmark to connect with you within 24 hours.
Immigration law is our primary area, alongside family law, property & conveyancing, and business & commercial law.
The firm is led by Principal Lawyer Tonnou Ghothane, who has more than 15 years of experience in the Australian immigration industry and personally leads the firm's work.
Tonnou speaks English, Nepali and Hindi fluently, and the firm proudly serves Melbourne's Nepali community and clients from many backgrounds.
No. The information on this page is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact the firm directly.
Contact
Tell us about your matter. We will connect with you within 24 hours.
Visit
Level 1, 550 Lonsdale StMelbourne VIC 3000
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Hours
Mon – Fri10:00am – 5:30pm