Sladen Legal
Leon Ponte is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Commercial Counsel at Sladen Legal since March 2023. With extensive experience in business law, Ponte founded Ponte - Business Lawyers for Business in January 1994 and has held positions at prestigious firms, including Senior Associate at Baker & McKenzie from 1988 to 1992 and Associate at Clayton Utz from 1987 to 1988. Ponte's legal career began with a student internship at the United States Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit) from 1986 to 1987. Ponte holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southwestern Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Finance from the University of South Florida.
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Sladen Legal
A refreshingly different kind of law firm. Sladen Legal is a Melbourne based law firm dedicated to providing expert advice and legal services to private enterprise. Representing some of Melbourne’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses, we are driven by the fierce determination and entrepreneurial spirit of our clients. We offer a client-driven and personalised approach to law, and take the time to understand our clients and their business, ensuring that we reflect their values in the work that we do. Our team of talented principals, special counsel and lawyers share an unwavering focus on carving out the road ahead for private enterprise. We are dedicated to championing truth, pioneering thought and inspiring outcomes for our clients. Across fourteen service areas, we embody the passion and entrepreneurial spirit of our clients in everything we do.