No law or ordinance is mightier than understanding
Plato
Morgan Alteruthemeyer Legal Group
Commercial & Migration Lawyers, Fremantle Western Australia
Astute business owners and professionals recognise the importance of a legal partner who understands their unique situation. At Morgan Alteruthemeyer Legal Group, our lawyers work harder to understand your unique circumstances, challenges and goals so that we can tailor your advice to help you achieve the best possible outcomes.
We listen to what our clients want and help them to achieve their commercial objectives, with clear, concise and cost-effective advice.
We have earned a track record for success in resolving workplace disputes, migration applications, commercial litigation, building disputes and liquor licensing issues. We also provide advice and services regarding estate planning and disputes, debt recovery, property settlements and strata titles.
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Law
Including contractual disputes, corporations law advice, partnerships, leasing, loan agreements, joint venture agreements, franchising, licencing and intellectual property…read more
Workplace Law
Including employment agreements; OHS advice; court, tribunal and commission representation; workplace matters and post-employment restraint issues…read more
Migration to Australia
Including advice on all classes of visas; migration applications and employer sponsored migration. ..read more
Debt Control
Debt recovery and control for businesses and organisations of all sizes …read more
Building & Construction
Including project developments, building copyright issues and building complaints…read more
Lifecare Law
Covering Wills; Enduring Powers of Attorney; guardianship; inheritance claim; instructions by executors; family trusts; testamentary trusts; property co-ownership; life tenancies; and retirement home issues….read more
Court Representation
Representation in the Supreme, Federal, District and Magistrates Courts as well as in various State and Federal commissions and tribunals…read more
Liquor Licensing
Including dealing with matters arising under the Liquor Control Act 1998 (WA) and/or applications for liquor licensing …read more
Sale of Business
Including contract drafting and advice; due diligence assistance; business settlements; and project management of the transaction……read more
Social Media & Privacy Law
Including preparation and review of social media and privacy policies and advice on obligations…read more
Strata Titles
Including drafting strata plan management statements, arranging new titles for strata plan sub-divisions, advising developers in strata plan developments and representing strata owners….read more
What makes us different
Multilingual Services
We are pleased to offer our clients a range of multilingual services. Our team are able to communicate in English, German and Mandarin
Personalised Advice
We tailor our advice and representation to your particular needs.
Strategic Experience
We know where the potential landmines lie in business and other transactions, so we draft our agreements to avoid future litigation.
Meet The Team

Stefan Alteruthemeyer
PRINCIPAL
LLB, Public Notary, Migration Agent (MARN 9687387)
Barrister & Solicitor Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia
Stefan is our most experienced lawyer and migration agent. As a commercial litigator for over 25 years, Stefan is committed to providing robust, incisive and practical legal advice. As a migration agent for over 16 years, Stefan is very aware of the ever-changing nature of migration policy and regulations and their impact on prospective 457, family or business migration visa applications. Being fluent in German allows Stefan to also provide legal and migration assistance to members of the German community.

Matthew Morgan
PRINCIPAL
LLB, BA
Barrister & Solicitor Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and High Court of Australia
Matthew heads up our broad range commercial division which provides advice to clients in building and construction, hotel and leisure, management consultation, fashion, product design and manufacture for both Australian and multi-national companies. In working with clients Matthew believes that his role as a lawyer is to provide clear and direct commercial advice to clients based on a sound understanding of a client’s business and their objectives.

Spencer Lieberfreund
PRINCIPAL
LLB
Barrister & Solicitor Admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and High Court of Australia
Spencer joined us as an Articled Clerk in 2006. Now, as a Principal and senior practitioner, Spencer’s areas of practise cover criminal law, civil litigation, building and construction, dispute resolution, debt recovery, mediation and both contested and non-contested estate administration matters. Spencer regularly appears in the Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court and Magistrate Court.

Linda Widdup
Senior Commercial Lawyer
BA (Hons) JD (with distinction)
Linda is a Senior Lawyer in our Commercial Team. Apart from overseeing the commercial team, Linda is an experienced multi-jurisdictional commercial lawyer whose experience covers a wide variety of commercial contract and advisory work including loan and security arrangements, the manufacturing, supply and distribution of goods, services agreements and business structuring. Linda’s experience informs the importance she places on providing concise, accurate and timely advice to help her clients achieve their objectives.
Linda is also well-recognised in the legal and financial sectors as an established specialist on the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) and, in addition to advising clients on PPSA matters, she has written a book and several academic articles on the PPSA and provided education and training on the PPSA to other legal professionals. Linda has also lectured on property and commercial law at Curtin Law School.

Megan Kingdon
Solicitor
LLB, PhD
Megan Kingdon was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2016 while employed as a Judge’s associate. Since her associateship, she has predominantly practised in commercial litigation. In 2019, Megan was entered into the register of practitioners of the High Court entitling her to practise in any Federal Court in Australia. Megan has provided advice to clients in various areas of law including commercial and contractual disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy, contested estates and building and construction. Before practising law, Megan completed a PhD in English literature and worked as a contracts manager in both the public and private sectors.

Bruce Linkermann
Solicitor
LLB
Bruce is a Lawyer who was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2019 and is part of our Commercial Litigation Team. Since joining us in 2019 Bruce has developed his practice to assist clients navigating family and commercial disputes in the Magistrates, District, Supreme and Family Court. Bruce prides himself on providing considered advice that has accounted for our clients’ needs and plausible strategies to achieve a beneficial outcome.

Thristan De Beer
Solicitor
LLB, BCom
Thristan graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce in 2022 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia that same year.
Before joining Morgan Alteruthemeyer, Thristan gained practical experience through clerkships and paralegal positions with various law firms, government agencies, and the Magistrates Court.
He is committed to continuously developing his legal expertise and dedication to providing clients with sound and practical legal advice.

Marie Berni
Para-Legal
Marie has 34 years’ experience in the UK and Perth. She worked as Legal Executive in the UK primarily with litigation, estates and family lawyers and has worked as a Senior Legal Assistant since moving to Perth 19 years ago. Marie is now a Paralegal working primarily in our estates department and assisting our litigation team. Marie joined Morgan Alteruthemeyer in 2019 and is an invaluable asset to our team.

Rebecca Lockey
Senior Legal Assistant
Rebecca has worked as a Senior Legal Assistant for over 30 years and joined Morgan Alteruthemeyer in 2017. Prior to joining us she worked for over 7 years supporting Bunbury’s largest law firm. Rebecca is an invaluable part of our team.

Zoe Christensen
Legal Secretary
Zoe joined Morgan Alteruthemeyer in March 2022 and is now working as a Legal Secretary in our Litigation Department. Zoe interests include motor sports and netball. Zoe is a valued team member.

Caylin Patten
Receptionist
Caylin is the most recent addition to our team and is our Receptionist and Administration Assistant. She has a Cert III in Business Administration (Legal) and a Cert IV in Legal Services. Caylin has been involved in mock trials and debating and is keen to continue her studies to become a solicitor. Caylin will be the first person you speak to when you contact us, and her bright and bubbly personality makes her ideal in this position.
Law Updates
Detailed below is a selection of recent Law Updates.
Company and its manager fined for failing to provide and maintain a Safe Work Environment
A Welshpool Sheet Metal Fabrication Company has received the Second Highest ever PENALTY of $650,000 in Western Australia for Breaching the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) (“OSH Act”) and the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996. NOTE: the new...
read morePathways to Overseas Workers
In 2022 Australia will continue to re-open to the world. As we enter into a new phase of living with COVID-19 and its variants a primary concern of both business and government is ensuring businesses have the workforce to cope with the current and future demands...
read moreEmployment Law & COVID
We recently successfully represented an employer in an unfair dismissal case in the Fair Work Commission (‘FWC’) see Kieran Knight v One Key resources (Mining) Pty Ltd T/A One Key Resources [2020] FWC 3324 (link to the FWC commission site...
read moreCrowd-sourced funding legislation changes
Crowdfunding may offer a viable alternative for companies seeking to raise capital. The Corporations Amendment (Crowd-sourced Funding) Act 2017 amends the Corporations Act 2001, and makes minor amendments to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, to provide a legislative framework for crowd-sourced funding
read moreDraft Reforms to Strata Titles in WA
Over recent times we have been involved with several strata title matters ranging from drafting strata plan management statements, arranging new titles for strata plan sub-divisions, advising developer in strata plan developments and representing strata owners in the...
read moreChanges to the 457 Visa Program
On 18 April 2017 the Australian Government announced changes to the Temporary Work (Skilled) Subclass 457 Visa category. There will be a staged removal of the Subclass 457 Visa and by March 2018 this single visa will be replaced by a two stream Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa category.
read moreHow We Charge
Our written Costs Agreement complies with the Legal Profession Act (2008) WA and the Legal Profession Regulations (2009).
Where possible we will also provide our clients with the option of Fixed Fee Services or Hourly Rate Charging.
Don’t let the issue of costs prevent you from contacting us. Contact us and let’s see how we can help you first.
Contact Us
Morgan Alteruthemeyer
Suite 2
4 Adelaide Street
Fremantle WA 6160
PO Box 1387
Fremantle WA 6959
Ph: +61 8 9336 7511
Fax: +61 8 9430 6117
Email: info@ma.legal