Smart Legal Moves for Growing Businesses with Shelley Davies, Vitalis Legal

When you're running a business, clear and strategic legal advice isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

In this episode, Lyn Hawkins, National Director of Business Women Australia chats with Shelley Davies, a Director at Vitalis Legal, who knows how to keep growing businesses legally sharp. Shelley isn’t just about fixing problems — she’s about preventing them. Her work in contract drafting, legal risk audits, and negotiations helps clients be prepared and de-risk their business.

Think lawyers are only for when things go wrong? Think again.

Hear how to change the way you do business – for good. Before you make that next big decision or sign that contract, tune in to this powerful episode with Shelley Davies of Vitalis Legal. It could save you time, money — and major headaches.

What if your lawyer was your most valuable business partner — not just your safety net?

Shelley debunks the myths about working with lawyers and explore how legal support can be a game-changer for WA-based businesses.

Why Business Owners and Managers Should Listen to this Powerful Conversation.

1. Get proactive about legal risk (and sleep better at night)

2. Learn when and why to engage legal support (before a problem strikes)

3. Discover how a lawyer can help grow your business, not just protect it

4. Understand Vitalis Legal’s unique client-centric approach

5. Understand red flags that signal legal risk - subtle cues in agreements that could lead to disputes, liability, or operational headaches down the track.

6. Hear about the Vitalis Legal risk audits - an X-ray for your operations, providing a comprehensive view of where your contracts, compliance, and processes may be vulnerable—so you can take action before the break happens.

7. Be inspired by the right legal partnership that fuels business growth.

   A legal legal advisor like Shelley Davies does more than protect you—they offer strategic insight that aligns with your vision, helping you scale with confidence and clarity.

If you’re a business leader who values long-term relationships and a legal partner who doesn’t just show up in a crisis, don’t wait for things to go wrong. Tune in, take charge, and build a legal foundation that supports both your business goals and your wellbeing.

About Shelley Davies

With a sharp eye for practical, cost-effective legal solutions, Shelley Davies works closely with private businesses across industries — including mining services, transport, corporate, and retail — to draft clear agreements, recover debts, and resolve disputes before they escalate.

With a background in psychology, Shelley brings a unique edge to legal problem-solving. She navigates high-stakes negotiations and regulatory hurdles with empathy and strategy, helping clients overcome legal roadblocks to growth. Shelley’s approach is commercial, collaborative, and always focused on outcomes that make sense — both legally and commercially.

About Lyn Hawkins

Lyn Hawkins is the Founder and Director of Business Women Australia (BWA), which is fast becoming one of the most influential groups for Australian women in business. Lyn is also the Founding Director of Hawkins Marketing, a business strategy consultancy practice established in 2015 advising law and accounting firms, engineering, medical and SME’s. With a career spanning over 25 years in entrepreneurship, marketing and business growth, she has held senior executive roles with KPMG, Telstra, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Diverse IT in addition to her own business ventures in multi-media and education.