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“Being true to who we are is key; we are purely a referral-based business. There is zero marketing or advertising”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
Mitchell Zadow is the managing principal at Sharrock Pitman Legal, where he not only leads the firm but also manages a busy caseload. With accreditation as a specialist in commercial law, he handles complex commercial matters and offers legal counsel in areas such as Not-for-Profit (NFP) Law, Succession and Estate Planning, Wills & Estates and Employment Law.
His expertise spans business advice and agreements, as well as the enforcement and protection of business and intellectual property rights. Mitchell also provides intricate estate planning services for business owners and multi-generational families.
Located in Melbourne’s growing southeast, Sharrock Pitman Legal is led by Mitchell, who steers the firm’s strategic direction with a focus on delivering exceptional customer care. His leadership aims to make the firm Melbourne’s most caring law practice.
Mitchell’s recognition in the legal profession extends beyond his practice; he is frequently invited to speak at professional development events for the legal industry and commercial sectors. He is a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia and the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Outside of his legal career, Mitchell serves as the current president of the Glen Waverley Traders Association and is also a board member at a large independent school.
Suite 2, 40 Montclair Avenue, Glen Waverley, Vic
02 8379 1806
mitchell@sharrockpitman.com.au
linkedin.com/in/mitchellzadow
sharrockpitman.com.au
Mitchell Zadow
Managing Principal
Sharrock Pitman Legal
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day”
Adam Rakowski,
Ortus Financial
2005
2013
2017
2024
Present
Lawyer at Sharrock Pitman Legal
2005
Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law)
Principal at Sharrock Pitman Legal
2013
Finalist, Young Business Leader of the Year (2017 Optus My Business Awards)
Finalist, Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year (2017 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards)
2017
Managing Principal at Sharrock Pitman Legal since 2020
Present
Managing Principal at Sharrock Pitman Legal since 2020
Present
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“You can’t control the outcome, but you can always control what version of you turns up every day,” he says.
While at the helm of a rapidly growing business and a family that includes two young children at home, Rakowski has learned to manage what he calls a “never-ending list of commitments” that consists of a new team member each month, a new interstate office and two to three new referral partners monthly.
“Our business is a human business, so investing genuine time in every person can be draining on a personal level. Balancing it all is a challenge,” he says. “Simply put, do what you say you will do, and act at all times with honesty and integrity, being respectful and empathetic. The financial outcomes are a byproduct of the human interactions we have.”
Attracting, retaining and delivering exceptional client outcomes and service starts with a sincere interest in their journey and remaining relevant to them as their lives and needs evolve, notes Rakowski. He points out that he and his team put in most of the work upfront in building meaningful relationships, which is a testament to its 99% client retention rate.
He says, “We are clear in the types of clients we work best with and our value proposition. We also look for a cultural alignment with all of our referral partners, and we are acutely aware of our strengths and how different we are from our industry peers.”
Rakowski recently opened a Queensland business and plans a foot in every other capital city. He strives to establish the brokerage as a national business with on-the-ground representation in every state by the end of 2025.