Will Vogt is the director of Vogt Legal. Will specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. His areas of practice include building and construction, real estate disputes, property and leasing disputes, corporations and partnerships, deceased estates and trusts, and general contractual disputes.

Stephen specialises in construction law and commercial disputes and has experience in advising clients in respect of matters in all Superior Courts and the State Administrative Tribunal, arbitrations, and adjudications under the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA) and the Building Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).

Mark graduated from Murdoch University holding a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (with First Class Honours).  Mark was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2011 and the High Court of Australia in 2012.

Ben is a dedicated lawyer in the team at Vogt Legal, known for his commitment to integrity, fostering client relationships, and maintaining a strong work ethic. Ben has valuable experience across a range of legal areas.

Malcolm is an experienced practitioner with a robust legal background. He began his legal career in South Africa as an articled clerk in 2015 and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2017. Malcolm advanced to become a director at Tatham Wilkes, one of South Africa's oldest law practices, where he managed a busy civil litigation practice, focussing on insurance litigation and family law.

In February 2021, Matthew was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Matthew’s main legal interests lie in contract law, dispute resolution, employment law, and trial work.  

Terrence graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Juris Doctor in 2017 and has spent most of his career working in family law and estate planning.

Mark is a Lawyer at Vogt Legal, having joined the firm in January 2025. Mark holds a double degree in Law and Arts from the University of Notre Dame Australia. As a Lawyer, Mark assists the team across a range of matters and has a keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution and building and construction disputes. Mark is committed to developing his legal career.

Yishan is a Lawyer at Vogt Legal. Yishan holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Business Law from the University of Western Australia. Yishan also holds a Bachelor of Laws from China.

With bilingual proficiency, Yishan also provides legal services in mandarin.

Outside of work, Yishan enjoys music, nature and discovering good food.

Joe began his legal career in South Africa in 2016 and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2018. Joe’s background is in civil litigation, contract and insolvency law.

Currently practising as a paralegal with Vogt Legal, under the supervision of Will Vogt, Joe intends to requalify as an Australian lawyer.

Joe has a keen interest in meeting clients’ litigation needs efficiently and effectively, and developing long-term client relationships based on trust and reliability.

Based permanently in South Africa, Joe is a member of Vogt Legal’s remote team.

Outside of legal practice, Joe enjoys camping and spending time in nature. He is also a keen rugby supporter and coach.

Ellie was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in August 2025 and joined our firm in December 2025. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of New South Wales and also holds a P.R. China Legal Profession Qualification.

As a paralegal, Ellie assists the team in litigation and dispute resolution, with a particular focus on building and construction disputes. Prior to joining the firm, she spent five years working as an in-house legal counsel for a Singapore-based NASDAQ-listed technology group.

With bilingual proficiency, Ellie also provides legal services in Mandarin.