Experts in retail law

Why Gladwin Legal?

We love retail so much, we were named Best Legal Firm by the National Online Retail Association in 2018, 2019 and 2021.

Gladwin Legal understands the pressures facing our clients in the retail industry and that whilst it’s important to minimise risk and understand legal obligations, it’s also important to keep a tight control over costs and time frames.

We’re known for our pragmatic advice, top quality service and excellent value for money. We’re also very easy to work with. Above all, however, you can rely on us to get the job done.

Knowing you have a specialist legal team in your corner means you can get on with growing your retail business while we keep you protected. It’s peace of mind for you and expert advice that will save your business time and money, many times over.

Award-winning law firm

Our awards

WINNER - BEST LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR 2019

We are thrilled to be recognised for our excellent legal services by the National Online Retail Association 2021

APAC award winner

WINNER - BEST EXPERT LEGAL ADVISORY FIRM VICTORIA

As always, we are very excited to be recognised for our passion and dedication to the Retail sector by winning the 2021 Australian Enterprise Awards for Best Expert Legal Advisory Firm – Victoria.

WINNER - BEST LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR 2019

We are thrilled to be recognised for our excellent legal services  by the National Online Retail Association 2019

NORA Solution Provider Excellence Awards 2018 logo

WINNER - BEST LEGAL FIRM OF THE YEAR 2018

We are thrilled to be recognised for our excellent legal services  by the National Online Retail Association 2018

Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2018 - Mentor of the Year

FINALIST - MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Rosalyn was nominated as finalist for Mentor of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2018 - Young Gun of the Year

FINALIST - YOUNG GUN OF THE YEAR

Megan was nominated as finalist for Young Gun of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards

2019 Australasian Law Awards - Finalist - Law Firm Leader of the Year Award (

FINALIST - LAW FIRM LEADER OF THE YEAR

Rosalyn Gladwin is a finalist for Law Firm Leader of the Year for the under 200 employees category, in the Australasian Law Awards.

Gladwin Legal marketplace lawyers are a finalist in the commercial legal firm awards

FINALIST - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (less than 15 employees)

Gladwin Legal was a finalist for Professional Services Business of the Year (less than 15 employees) in the MyBusiness Awards

Our approach

Gladwin Legal provides expert commercial legal advice to B2C and B2B clients in the retail industry. Our clients rely on our depth of experience to guide them on one off legal matters that arise, or day to day advice in the growth and development of their business.

Our legal advice is tailored to each client. We know that our clients love that we are commercially savvy, highly responsive, cost-effective and understand their business.

We can assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating your new or existing agreements as well as all forms of contract management. We can also provide strategic advice about your business, for example, considering whether to enter into a wholesale or distribution arrangement and understanding the differences and impact of each option.

Our values and community contributions

It is important to Rosalyn that the firm represents her values, not just as a lawyer, but as a mother and female entrepreneur.

We are also passionate about supporting our community. In 2018, we partnered with our local council to provide a work placement for a mature age work student looking to re-enter the workforce.  We have continued to participate in this program, having an administration student placement in 2019.

In 2018, Rosalyn was a finalist in the Women in Law Awards as Mentor of the Year. Rosalyn’s vision is for the firm to be, not only the law firm of choice for the retail industry, but a law firm of choice for excellent calibre lawyers who want a fulfilling and exciting career with work life balance.

We also provide books and bikes to orphaned children in India as well as attending various local charity events.  Rosalyn and her eldest son have participated in various community events such as donating arts and crafts and collating activity packages for hospitalised children.

Rosalyn Gladwin assisting communities in India

Rosalyn helping to harvest food for Indian orphanage

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