BlueRock Mentone: A Trusted Legal Legacy Meets Entrepreneurial Innovation in Bayside Melbourne

BlueRock continues to deliver the reliable, client-focused legal services that local businesses and families have come to expect. Formerly known as Marsh & Maher Richmond Bennison (MMRB), the firm’s Mentone office at 150 Balcombe Road represents a seamless evolution: the same experienced team, the same local knowledge, now backed by the resources of a dynamic, multidisciplinary professional services organisation.

 

BlueRock’s story in Mentone is one of continuity and growth. Richmond & Bennison, a cornerstone of legal practice in southern Melbourne, was established in the early 1970s with its first office in nearby Mordialloc. Over more than four decades, it built a strong reputation for practical advice in commercial and private client matters. In 2017, it merged with Marsh & Maher, a boutique firm founded in 2008 specialising in fixed-fee commercial and corporate work. The combined MMRB practice operated from offices in East Melbourne and Mentone, earning loyalty from franchise operators, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), and local residents alike.

In 2022, BlueRock acquired the majority of the practice, integrating MMRB’s expertise into its expanding law division while preserving the trusted relationships that define the Mentone office. BlueRock itself is an entrepreneurial professional services firm “for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.” Certified as a B Corporation and recognised as a Great Place to Work, the organisation brings together more than 300 experts across law, accounting, private wealth, business advisory, finance, insurance, digital consulting, and more. This one-stop-shop model allows clients to address legal needs alongside tax, wealth, and growth strategies – a genuine advantage for time-poor business owners and families in the Bayside area.

 

Comprehensive Legal Services with a Commercial Edge

At BlueRock Mentone, the legal team provides clear, commercially astute advice across a full spectrum of practice areas. Clients benefit from:

• Corporate & Commercial Law – including business structuring, contracts, franchising, and compliance
• Property & Conveyancing – residential and commercial transactions, leasing, and development advice
• Wills, Estates & Succession Planning – estate administration, powers of attorney, and tailored wealth transfer strategies
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution – efficient resolution of commercial and personal disputes
• Insolvency & Restructuring – support for businesses facing financial challenges
• Building & Construction – contract advice, disputes, and project delivery
• Migration Law – visa and sponsorship matters for businesses and individuals

The firm’s lawyers, including Director Annette Templeton with more than two decades’ experience in wills and estates, remain committed to the approachable style that characterised MMRB. Whether drafting a commercial lease for a local retailer, assisting a family with estate planning, or guiding a growing business through a restructure, the emphasis is on practical outcomes delivered with clarity and confidence.

 

What truly sets BlueRock apart is its integrated approach. A client finalising a property purchase can simultaneously receive advice on stamp duty, SMSF structuring, or financing options from the firm’s wealth and accounting specialists – all under one roof, with seamless collaboration. This holistic service is particularly valuable in Mentone and surrounding suburbs such as Cheltenham, Mordialloc, and Parkdale, where entrepreneurs and growing families seek efficient, future-focused support.

Local Presence, National Reach

The Mentone office – known locally as BlueRock Bayside – maintains the community connections that have defined the practice for decades. Situated on Balcombe Road, it is easily accessible for residents and businesses across the Bayside corridor. Clients appreciate the convenience of face-to-face meetings with lawyers who understand the local market, combined with the backing of BlueRock’s Melbourne CBD headquarters at The Rialto, Level 2, 525 Collins Street, and even an office in Christchurch, New Zealand.

BlueRock’s values – doing what you love with people you care about, using business as a force for good, and championing diversity and inclusion – resonate strongly with the Mentone community. The firm actively supports local initiatives through its Be BlueRock Foundation and partnerships that strengthen the Bayside region.

Contact BlueRock Mentone

BlueRock (Bayside / formerly Marsh & Maher Richmond Bennison) 150 Balcombe Road Mentone VIC 3194 Telephone: (03) 9580 8311

General enquiries: enquiries@thebluerock.com.au Main switchboard: (03) 8682 1111

Website: www.bluerock.com.au

Whether you are buying your first home, expanding your business, planning for the future, or navigating a complex commercial matter, BlueRock Mentone offers the expertise, innovation, and personal service that have defined its reputation for over 50 years – now with even greater capability. Book a consultation today and discover how BlueRock can support your next chapter.