About Alan Wein
A distinguished mediator, business advisor, and legal expert with over four decades of experience in shaping Australia's legal and business landscape.
Alan Wein AM LL.B (Melb)
Mediator, Business Advisor & Legal Expert
Professional Timeline
Graduated in Law from Melbourne University.
Admitted as Barrister & Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria, and High Court of Australia.
Co-founder of the HOUSE homewares franchise business.
Inaugural Chair, Victorian Government’s Small Business Advisory Council; Infrastructure Planning Council member.
Awarded the Centenary Medal for contributions to Australian society.
Involved in the establishment of the Victorian Small Business Commission; Adjunct Professor at RMIT. (2003-2007)
Member of the VSBC Reference Panel; Board member, Royal Botanical Gardens ARCUE. (2007-2011)
Member of Mediator’s Advisory Committee, VSBC; appointed to the Law Council of Australia SME Business Committee (ADR specialist).
Conducted the Review of the Franchise Code and legislation for the Federal Government.
Appointed inaugural Chairperson of the Maccabi Australia Appeals Tribunal.
Conducted the Review of the Horticulture Code and legislation for the Federal Government; involved in Unfair Contracts legislation.
Appointed by Federal Government Cabinet as inaugural Director of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). (2018-2022)
Named in Doyle’s list of top Lawyer/Mediators. (Also in 2024)
Named exclusive winner in Mediation in the Lexology Client Choice Award for Australia. (Also in 2024)
Awarded Leading Commercial Lawyer of the Year – Melbourne in Acquisition International Magazine's Leading Adviser Awards.
Experience & Expertise
Alan Wein brings a wealth of experience and a dedication to supporting businesses, communities, and legal reforms across Australia. Recognised for his contributions to law, dispute resolution, and commerce, Alan has served in various high-profile advisory and mediation roles.
With over 40 years in the legal profession, Alan's career spans roles as a lawyer, mediator, entrepreneur, and educator. He has advised on and influenced significant government policy reforms, notably as the first chair of Victoria's Small Business Advisory Council.
Professional Background
Legal Accreditation
Barrister & Solicitor (Supreme Court of Victoria, High Court of Australia, 1981), accredited mediator (LIV, NMAS)
Notable Roles
- First chair of the Victorian Small Business Advisory Council
- Key contributor to the establishment of the Small Business Commissioner role
- Advisory roles on Infrastructure Planning Council and Law Council of Australia
- Inaugural Director Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
- Reviewer of the Federal Governments Franchise Code
- Reviewer of the Federal Governments Horticulture Code
Achievements
Awards & Recognition
- Centenary Medal (2001) for contributions to Australian society
- Order of Australia (AM, 2022) for service in law, mediation, and business
- Lexology Client Choice Award (2023, 2024)
- Doyle's list of top Lawyer/ Mediators (2019, 2024)
Community
Board Memberships
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- Maccabi Victoria
- Maccabi Australia Appeals Tribunal
Education
Adjunct Professor at RMIT, supporting entrepreneurship in students