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Munro Doig Lawyers
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STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS IN TAX,

SUPERANNUATION, COMMERCIAL

AND MIGRATION LAW

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MUNRO DOIG IS A BOUTIQUE PERTH LEGAL PRACTICE

Established in 2002, Munro Doig is a boutique law firm based in Perth, Western Australia. We pride ourselves on being leaders in the areas of taxation, superannuation, commercial and migration law. Munro Doig is committed to finding strategic solutions to complex legal problems and providing expert advice to a wide range of clients, from small-medium enterprises to high net-worth individuals. If you have a problem, we have the solution.

Practice Areas

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  • 1Federal and State Taxation

    Munro Doig advises businesses and supports professional advisers in all areas of Australian domestic and international tax law, across every stage of the business life cycle. We work to limit our clients’ tax exposure and minimise risk. We pro...

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  • 2Superannuation

    Australians are now living longer and Government policy is to encourage (and compel) us to fund our own retirement. Munro Doig regularly provides advice and assistance to clients in relation to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (“SMSF”). The...

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  • 3Migration

    Immigration law is a complex and fast-changing area of law which often responds to labour market needs and the policy views of the government of the day. Munro Doig’s migration law team is highly regarded in the profession and is often called ...

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  • 4Commercial

    Munro Doig has extensive experience in assisting small to medium enterprises in a broad range of commercial issues across various industry sectors. We have keen insight into commercial realities. We have strong negotiation skills, contract draft...

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  • 5Trusts and Estate Planning

    Although trusts are very widely used in commercial and other contexts in Australia, they are extremely complex and very often significantly misunderstood. One of the many reasons for their use is taxation efficiency. However, in many cases the c...

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  • 6Property

    Munro Doig’s client base of small to medium enterprises and individuals includes a large number of actual or aspiring property developers. Apart from the financial and planning issues these clients regularly confront, there are also a number o...

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OUR TEAM

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  • Lester Ong Lester Ong |Director

    Lester practises broadly in commercial law, providing expert advice to small and medium enterprises; high net-worth individuals and family groups. His commercial practice includes business sales and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures,...

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  • Antony Barrier Antony Barrier |Director

    Antony is an accomplished lawyer specialising in tax and superannuation law, known for clear advice and strategic thinking. He has extensive experience gained with a leading national firm in Australia and a specialist international tax practice...

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  • Leonie Carruthers Leonie Carruthers |Associate

    Leonie joined Munro Doig in June 2019 and practises in taxation, superannuation, estate planning, probate, trusts, duties and general commercial matters affecting small businesses and individuals. Leonie has a particular interest in assisting n...

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  • Melissa Phan Melissa Phan |Senior Associate

    Melissa was admitted to practise law in Western Australia in 2015. After gaining experience in a broad range of matters, she now practices exclusively in migration law. Melissa provides advice to individuals and corporations on a broad range of...

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  • Rex Santana-Beswick Rex Santana-Beswick |Lawyer

    Rex was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2022 and the High Court of Australia in 2024. Rex moved to Perth in 2023 and joined Munro Doig after spending some time at a boutique law firm. Rex has experience in a broad ...

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  • Dania Foo Dania Foo |Lawyer

    Dania practises across a broad range of legal areas affecting small and medium enterprises and individuals. Her practice includes succession planning, estate administration, superannuation, trusts, taxation, and general corporate and commerci...

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  • Sharni Stocks Sharni Stocks |Office Administrator

    Sharni joined the firm at the end of 2022. Her background has been primarily hospitality-based, where she has worked in a multitude of areas and overseas. She enjoys meeting new people and working in a team environment and strives to provide...

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  • Melat Cohen Melat Cohen |Admin Assistant

    Melat is a dedicated Reception and Administrative Assistant known for her exceptional organisational skills and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service. With an infectious enthusiasm and a proactive, can-do attitude, she excel...

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  • Sophie Chilvers Sophie Chilvers |Practice Assistant

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    • no image New Appointments – 1 July 2025 Lester Ong|2nd July 2025

      Munro Doig are pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Phan as Senior Associate and Sharni Stocks as Office Manager with effect from 1 July 2025. Melissa has been an integral part of our migration team since she joined our firm in April 2020...

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