Our Team
Jonathan McCarthy
Principal
Founded in the place and community he loves, Jonathan built JMC Lawyers with a key goal in mind – to give back and deliver high end legal services with a more personalised approach.
Whether it be Wills and Power of Attorney, or Business and Company Law. Jonathan is dedicated to deep diving into the legal detail. Ensuring his clients feel safe and secure in the knowledge that every element has been taken care of and nothing has been neglected.
A general commercial and business lawyer, Jonathan worked for many years in Collins Street. ‘Doing the hard yards’ in the city before establishing his own practice on the Mornington Peninsula, where he grew up.
Jonathan’s passion for the law began when he studied Criminology at Melbourne University, and a Law Degree at Monash University shortly after. Completing his Articles in 2007 at the top end of town, Jonathan began his law experience effectively ‘living at the Rialto’. Trained at a really high level and programmed to perform, Jonathan gained extensive experience managing the complex legal aspects of high end commercial and business transactions.
But Jonathan’s passion for human rights drove him to become an equally strong advocate for others. Devoting a lot of time to supporting and doing pro bono work with the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service in Alice Springs. He was based there for a number of years as a senior civil lawyer and acting Principal Legal Officer. Also working on the Royal Commission as the instructing solicitor for children in detention centres, managing the court hearings.
Having grown up on the Peninsula, there are so many things that Jonathan loves about this unique and beautiful part of the world.
Chelsea Jenkins
Senior Associate
Chelsea is an established local practitioner with a legal career spanning over 12 years, specialising in the areas of Construction, Property, Will and Estates, and Commercial Business Services. She was admitted to practice as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2015.
An experienced commercial litigator who has successfully represented her clients in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court across a wide range of disputes. Chelsea takes a pragmatic approach and concentrates on achieving early resolution wherever possible.
Her advice is always well considered with a focus on reaching the best possible outcome for her clients. Chelsea is friendly, accessible and listens to her clients. Her aim is to provide the best, most cost-effective service possible.
Chelsea has significant experience acting in high value, complex and multi-party general and Building Defect claims. She regularly represents Owners and Builders in general commercial disputes, including within the Building and Property List of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Chelsea also has longstanding experience handling estate disputes over Wills and inheritance claims and can act for a wide range of clients, including beneficiaries, individuals, executors, and trustees. Chelsea takes a practical yet sensitive approach and will work with you to try and resolve a dispute in a way that maintains family relationships and achieves an early settlement.
Outside of work Chelsea enjoys exploring the beaches and hiking areas on the Mornington Peninsula.
Kim Hensle
Senior Law Clerk
Kim brings to us over 25 years of experience and practice in various roles. Kim’s vast expertise includes Conveyancing, Property Transfers and Subdivisions state wide.
Her unique experience has led Kim to complete Multi-Lot Subdivisions, Retirement Village Transfers, Boat Shed Transfers, Sale and Purchase of City Apartments, Farming and Primary Production Land and Wineries.
Well-practiced in assisting clients with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate matters. Kim has a caring nature and is an avid advocate for the elderly, bringing a genuine compassion and empathy to clients.
Kim has lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula for 30 years and has great local knowledge from Mount Eliza to Portsea and surrounds.
Enjoying spending time with her husband and two adult children, beach walks with the family dog, and particularly brunch and coffee with friends. Kim loves Family History, travelling and hopes one day to buy a caravan and do a lap of Australia.
