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Who Are We

Our Philosophy: Turn your ideas into assets™.

Sharon Givoni Consulting is a boutique law firm specialising in intellectual property and commercial law matters for businesses of all sizes.

Our principal, Sharon Givoni (Pictured), is a highly experienced lawyer. She is a creative problem solver & articulate communicator, dedicated to providing comprehensive legal advice in a straightforward & pragmatic manner.

Our Clients

Our clients come from a range of industries including IT, food and beverage, cosmetics, fashion, interior design, art, branding and marketing, and retail.

Whatever your business, we have the experience and depth of industry knowledge to tailor our advice to meet your needs.

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Our Approach

We take a personalised approach in getting to know you and your business.

We tailor our legal advice to your business goals and objectives.

We respond promptly to your questions because we understand that your time is valuable.

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