Melbourne, Australia

Shankar
Dharel

Solicitor, Registered Migration Agent, and Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience guiding individuals and businesses through Australia's legal and immigration landscape.

โš–๏ธ Solicitor โ€” Australia BTT Lawyers
๐ŸŒ MARN 2217794 Registered Migration Agent
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Licence 202401233 NZ Immigration Adviser
๐ŸŽ“ QEAC K380 Education Agent

"Empowering individuals to navigate new horizons โ€” through education, migration, and law."

10+
Years Experience
4
Active Licences
3+
Countries Served
1K+
Professional Network
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Areas of Expertise

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Legal Practice

Practising solicitor at BTT Lawyers specialising in civil litigation, commercial law, property, family law, and employment law across Victorian courts.

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Australian Migration

Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2217794) with deep expertise in skilled migration, employer-sponsored visas, partner visas, and Administrative Review Tribunal matters.

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New Zealand Immigration

Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser (202401233) providing pathway advice and application support for individuals seeking to live and work in New Zealand.

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International Education

Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC K380) with 10+ years placing international students from Nepal, India, Philippines and Myanmar into Australian institutions.

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AEC Academy

Founder of AEC Academy โ€” delivering structured, compliance-focused training programs for emerging education and migration professionals across the sector.

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Industry Leadership

Vice President of the Australian Education Consultants' Alliance (AECA), advocating for ethical practice and professional standards in the international education sector.

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Career Journey

Mar 2026 โ€“ Present
Solicitor
BTT Lawyers ยท Preston, Victoria

Practising solicitor providing legal services across civil litigation, property, commercial, family, and employment law matters.

Sep 2025 โ€“ Present
Founder
AEC Academy ยท Hybrid

Founded AEC Academy to address the growing need for skilled, ethical education and migration professionals โ€” delivering structured training in counselling, visa processes, compliance, and client care.

Oct 2024 โ€“ Present
Licensed NZ Immigration Adviser
MaxiMax Education and Migration Services ยท Licence 202401233

Providing New Zealand immigration pathway advice alongside existing Australian migration services.

Sep 2024 โ€“ Present
Vice President
Australian Education Consultants' Alliance (AECA)

Representing and advocating for education consultants across Australia at an industry leadership level.

Jul 2017 โ€“ Present
Director
MaxiMax Education and Migration Services ยท Melbourne

Founded and built a leading education and migration agency with offices in Melbourne, Yangon, and Mandalay. Recruiting students from Nepal, India, Philippines, and Myanmar into Australian institutions with a strong focus on compliance and quality.

May 2007 โ€“ Apr 2011
Teacher
Daisy English Higher Secondary Boarding School ยท Nepal

Where the journey began โ€” motivating students, building foundations, and discovering a passion for guiding people toward their potential.

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Education & Qualifications

The College of Law Australia
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP)
Aug 2025 โ€“ Jan 2026
Victoria University
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Feb 2023 โ€“ Jul 2025
Western Sydney University
Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law
Jun 2020 โ€“ Jul 2021
Kaplan Professional
Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
2015 โ€“ 2016
Master of Business Studies
Business Administration & Management
2011 โ€“ 2013
International College
Bachelor of Business Studies โ€” Accounting & Management
Undergraduate
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Let's Connect

Whether you need legal advice, migration assistance, or are looking to connect professionally โ€” reach out and let's start a conversation.

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Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Victoria, Australia
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Current Practice
BTT Lawyers, Preston VIC
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Business Website
www.maximax.com.au
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LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/shankar-dharel
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