
MATTHEW JAMES WASSYLKO
Legal Practice Director
EDUCATION:
The College of Law Australia
Legal Practice Management
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Curtin University
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Australian Maritime College
Diploma of Business
Wesley College, Glen Waverley VIC and United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore
High School Diploma
Matthew is an experienced family, construction, and wills and estates lawyer and founded Silk Legal to deliver personalised and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Before launching Silk Legal, Matthew honed his expertise in construction law as legal counsel at the Master Builders Association of Victoria, focusing on domestic building disputes and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and giving clear and effective advice to members. Matthew has also successfully handled a wide range of cases across general practice, from court advocacy in the Federal Circuit and Family Court and Magistrates Court to mediations and many other forms of dispute resolution and contract negotiations.
Passionate about empowering clients with clear, actionable advice, Matthew is committed to making your legal journey smooth and stress-free—whether you’re planning for your future, resolving a dispute, or managing property transactions.